Ancient Amulets
Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 $70 Laurie Mika
Student Level: All Levels
Type of Workshop: Project
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An amulet is traditionally a piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck serving as a magical protection against evil or disease. In this mini workshop, we will create ancient Amulets out of polymer clay that have a medieval look. These amulets will have tiny windows that can contain Milagros, photos, charms or jewelry parts, anything that is significant to the wearer of these special, good fortune jewelry pieces. We will cover a variety of techniques using polymer clay including using rubber stamps, mica powders, embossing powders and embedding all types of materials into the clay. We will also explore ways to create metal-like surfaces with polymer clay.
Instructor will provide: gold leaf, acrylic paint, mica powders, embossing powders, clay blades, scalpels, rubber stamps, some findings, seed beads and paint supplies
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Student Supply List:
- 3 small (2 ounce) packages of either Premor or Sculpey III polymer clay, two the same color and the third of your choosing – I prefer the darker colors (make sure the clay isn’t rock hard by lightly pressing into it). You may condition the clay before class by kneading it until soft and the placing it in a baggie.
- Rolling pin (pvc pipe works too)
- Jewelry Pliers
- Small metal frames: you can buy the assortment pack from Volcano Arts at http://www.volcanoarts.biz/cart/embellishments/index.htm and you will have extras or call Kate Lyon from Studio Blackbird/Invoke Arts at 805.541.5197 and she has the frames in smaller packs for less money.
- Small personal doo-dads like charms, Milagros, photos, beads, wings, crowns, or collage elements to place in the tiny window. See pics for ideas.
- (optional) A chain and jump ring for your amulet
Questions? Email Laurie at Laurie@mikaarts.com
Website: www.mikaarts.com