Beads and bead stringing have always enjoyed popularity in creating pieces for personal adornment. In this PMC class the student will learn how to make their own one-of-a-kind Fine Silver beads in a style that is uniquely their own. The instructor, Wendy Schuster, will teach two methods to create hollow forms or beads: a dry construction technique, which involves the assembly of two or more dry PMC pieces to create a hollow bead, as well as forming the PMC around a combustible core that will burn out during the firing process.
Stamping, texturing, setting heat safe stones (1 cubic zirconia included in class) and antiquing and polishing will also be covered during class. Wendy’s extensive supply of stamps, molds, textures, and tool kits will be made available to student during class time. Firing and polishing of student’s pieces will be done during class. Students will leave this one day workshop with several of their own one-of-a-kind silver creations.*
The total number of pieces that can be made with the allotted material will depend on the size and complexity of the student’s work.
PMC w/ Wendy Schuster - upcoming workshop date to be announced
$125/members $115 Materials fee can range $35-65 for metal clay payable to instructor at class Ages 16+
Required for Class
PMC Material Fee:
1 – PMC 3 clay, 25 grams - $58.00 (as of 2/29/12) Price is subject to change**
½ packages are available at student’s request. Please pay instructor with cash or check at the beginning of class
Included in Class Fee: 1 cubic zirconia or heat safe stone. All use of the instructor’s tools, stamps, molds, and textures. Firing and polishing of all pieces.
