Raven Wire and Clay
Sunday 9 - 4:30 $145 Tory Brokenshire
Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
Prerequisite: Some soldering experience helpful but not required
Materials fee of $10 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
In this class we will learn how to create a clever three dimensional raven. You will learn how to solder galvanized wire also known as tinning, creating armatures to build body parts and working with polymer clay. We will create the head on a wire and foil armature, bake it and build the body separately. You will have a great day bringing this wonderful raven to life and filling his belly with trinkets or eggs. This is a fantastic way to learn how to build future wire sculptures in most any form. This is the method I use for making all my human figures. Some soldering experience is helpful but you do not need to be an expert by any means.
- Extra wire of different gauges
- Beads for the ravens eyes
- Black spray paint
- Foil
- Pasta machines and clay tools
- Clay oven
Students should bring:- 14 gauge Galvanized Wire 100 ft – it is in the hardware isle, the package is orange made by OOK another brand is in a green package made by AnchorWire™ this package of wire can be purchased at Lowes, Home Depot or Ace Hardware.
- 12 oz. Sculpey original
- 4 oz gesso
- 100 watt soldering iron – I use a Weller-100p (do not buy a soldering gun)
- Solder - such as 60/40 or 50/50
- Flux gel with a small brush
- Sal ammoniac block or sandpaper to clean your tip
- Small glass or metal dish with a sponge
- Heavy duty wire cutters
- Flat and round nose pliers
- Tape measure small or cloth measuring tape 60”
Optional:- Bench vise or third hand to help hold wire as you solder
- Clay tools if you have them
- Wet wipes
- Apron
- Extension cord and power strip if you are not flying and have them
Place an advance order for your supplies & tools and pick it up when you arrive at AU:
Mixed Media: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
Jewelry: The Urban Beader - Order at theurbanbeader.com, then send email to sales@theurbanbeader.com stating that this is a pre-order for Art Unraveled. Once the email is received the shipping will be reimbursed.
Questions? Email Tory at coppercrowstudio@msn.com
Website: coppercrowstudio.blogspot.com
