Leaf Toggle Clasp

Saturday eve $70  
  Jane Alexander 6:30-9:30    


Student Level: Beginner
Type of Workshop: Project - Student will go home with the finished toggle clasp.

 

 

    Students learn basic skills working with metal clay (PMC3), using silver black as a patina, using leaves as a texture, learn how to roll out an even clay snake, drilling holes in dry clay, embed a fine silver jump ring into clay, and using a tumbler to polish the metal.

    First they will apply texture to lump clay, cut out the shapes, hand make leaves from the lump clay, attach two pieces together, and work with dry clay by sanding and finishing it before firing it. After firing the clay it will be placed into a tumbler for the final polishing. After firing the clay, they will apply an antique finish to the clasp parts using Silver Black.

    Kit Fee of $8 payable to Instructor at class time includes: Silver Black patina, 3-jump rings, sandpaper 400, 600 grits, plastic wrap, small paper container (to hold small parts), printed handouts.

    A beginner metal clay tool kit will be available for sale to the students in the workshop

    Supplies provided by instructor for use in class: Kiln (110 plug), small leaves,(20 ea.) 4” x 4’ plastic sheets, masking tape, extension cords, silver black with brush, water, spray bottle, liquid soap, tumbler, stainless steel shot, sponge with water container, dehydrator, small craft brush, 2 small water rinse bowls, paper towels, textures, square templates, drill bits, drill, flat files, small files, scissors, and olive oil.

    Student Supply list:
    1-ea. 16g PMC3
    PMC3 paste (can purchase from instructor at class)
    Stainless steel scraper
    Pin (needle) tool
    Clay roller
    Tissue cutter with blade cover
    Playing cards
    1- toothbrush
    Fine nail file
    Coarse nail file
    Small craft brush
    Sponge in small water container
    Xacto knife
    Small leaves
    Pencil and paper

    Optional: Optivisor or magnifying glasses

    Beginner Took Kit can be purchased from Instructor. Contact her for more information.

Questions? Email Janet at janetalexander22@yahoo.com
Website: janetalexander.net