Window Box Necklace

Wednesday 9:00 - 4:30 $135  
  Laurel Steven    

Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project

 

In this class we will cut, texture, construct, bake, antique and finish polymer clay to form an amazing window box pendant and necklace with a working hinge and a closure. We will also make our own hook clasp for the chain. Color coordinate your materials and create a piece that is uniquely yours!

Kit fee of $20.00 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
Templates, mica, hinge, vintage antiqued brass chain, custom bee mold, wire, bead for closure, filigree pieces, toothpicks, non-latex gloves, steel wool

Supply List:
Work surface: glazed ceramic tile at least 6”x 6” preferred
Small cutting mat
1 small package white polymer clay: Fimo Soft preferred
Favorite rubber stamp – large, at least 3” x 5” - non-representational and deeply cut is best
Small spritzer bottle for water
Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue
Acrylic clay roller
Clay blade
X-acto knife with #11 blade
Needle tool for clay
Small bottle acrylic paint – a medium to dark color, craft paint is fine
Paint brush: 1/2” to 1” flat for acrylics

Jewelry Tools:
Round nose, chain nose & bent-nose pliers
Small wire cutters
Scissors

Optional:
Clay-dedicated pasta machine with clamp to fit any table (not the one that comes with it)
Contrasting color alcohol or paint-based marker(s)

Instructor will provide:
Paper towels, waxed paper
Use of oven for baking clay
Use of Dremel with custom buffing pads for finishing

Questions? Email Laurel at laurelsteven@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.laurelsteven.blogspot.com