Tin and Clay Shrines

 Monday 9 - 4:30   $145  
  Laurie Mika        


Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project
Prerequisite: None

 
 

    In this class students will have the opportunity to alter a Mexican tin and glass nicho. We will combine painting techniques with polymer clay to create beautiful aged shrines that have a Mexican folk art/Medieval feel.
    We will cover all of my basic polymer clay techniques including stamping, painting, using molds, gold leaf and embedding paper and metal bits into the clay. There is both an exterior and interior space to transform using a variety of cross-over mixed media techniques where students will be given the opportunity to make their own centerpieces using molds and clay.

Materials fee of $15 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • handmade tin shrines from New Mexico
  • gold leaf
  • epoxy clay
  • collage paper
  • Lasertran images

    Materials supplied by Instructor for use during workshop:
  • paints
  • mica powders
  • Guilders Paste
  • rags
  • cups
  • paper plates
  • gel medium
  • seed beads
  • clay blades
  • scalpels
  • rubber stamps
  • ovens
  • collage images
  • epoxy clay

    Students should bring:
  • 4 small packages (2 ounce) of either Sculpey III or Premo polymer clay, assorted related colors-Make sure the clay is somewhat soft to the touch before buying it. Please condition clay by kneading it until soft, then roll in a ball and store in a baggie.
  • 1 small package (2 ounce) of white or ecru polymer clay for transfers
  • rolling pin or a piece of larger diameter PVC pipe works
  • a one-inch paintbrush and a fine detail brush
  • a small piece of sandpaper
  • a pencil with an eraser
  • a small bottle of Weldbond glue (Michaels carries it)
  • scissors
  • a few Doo-dads to embed in clay like charms, buttons, rhinestones, ball chain, beads, metal findings including something like bead caps for the 4 corners, wings, halos, hearts, milagros, jewelry parts, see pics for ideas

    • Optional supplies:
  • collage background sheets

    • 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 Laurie at Laurie@mikaarts.com
    Website: mikaarts.com