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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $192 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
In this advanced metal clay fabrication module you will learn:
- With fine silver bezel wire learn how to form the best shape setting to hold a gemstone which cannot be kiln-fired.
- Understand the logistics of incorporating the bezel wire into the clay taking the clay shrinkage into account.
- Achieve the bezel setting technique after the piece is fired securely setting the gem in place.
- Learn yet another method of combining 999 or 925 silver parts with the metal clay before firing.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 4 hours
Tuition Fees : $198 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
In this advanced metal clay fabrication module you will learn:
- How to make a symmetrical piece of jewellery requires precision and skill.
- Special techniques for achieving perfect symmetry.
- Metal-clay carving techniques for crisp, elegant designs.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $190 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
In this advanced metal clay fabrication module you will learn:
- Discover the exciting world of working with coloured glass.
- Understand the safety precautions and dangers of working with this amorphous material specific to cutting and firing.
- Make many fantastic samples from which to choose to incorporate into future Metal Clay projects.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 4 hours
Tuition Fees : $295 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
In this advanced metal clay fabrication module you will learn:
- With a beautiful glass centrepiece developed in the Glass Fusing class learn how to incorporate glass with Silver Metal Clay.
- Understand the setting possibilities when combining glass and silver.
- Develop a design around a glass piece and fire the glass and silver together.
- Effectively finish pieces without damaging the embedded glass.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $232 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
As gold prices continue to soar, working with the Gold Metal Clay can be costly so there is an interesting alternative – Gold Leaf! In this advanced metal clay fabrication module you will learn:
- How easy it is to add Gold foil to the Metal Clay silver surface after firing to dress up a design.
- How to cut the Gold shapes to fit onto any surface.
- Techniques to securely fix the gold leaf and ensure it remains on the piece.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $150 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
In this advanced metal clay fabrication module you will learn:
- The vast range of possibilities available when selecting textures for your designs, from paper and material to texture sheets which can be purchased ready made.
- How to create rubber moulds from “objects trouve” or things you love.
- How to reproduce the same pieces using moulds, and howto alter and vary a design many times over.
- Proper usage and storage or both texture sheets and rubber moulds.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 4 hours
Tuition Fees : $272 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
In previous classes several stone setting techniques were covered including prong, flush and bezel setting techniques. During this session smaller gems are used, and additional techniques covered. In this advanced metal clay fabrication module you will learn:
- How to set 2mm, 3mm and 4mm faceted stones with ease.
- Flush-setting and setting in place,
- How to encrust, or cover the surface of the silver with gems.
- The pros and cons of working with small gems.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $150 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Enamelling is a very old technique used in jewellery to apply lasting colour. Today, Epoxy resins can be used to achieve the same effect in a fraction of the time. Easy and fast to do, see what possibilities lie ahead when using epoxy resin to enhance your designs.
In this advanced metal clay fabrication module you will learn:
- How to accent a plain silver creation with bright and shiny colours.
- How to fill-in recessed areas with colour.
- Techniques for working with epoxy resins without mess or wastage.
- Use of epoxy resins to simulate inlaid gemstones.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 4 hours
Tuition Fees : $560 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Using Gold metal Clay is similar to using the silver with the difference of being tarnish free and requiring a higher firing temperature and longer firing time.
In this advanced metal clay fabrication module you will learn:
- Discover how to make the most of Gold Metal Clay and to minize gold weight used.
- Learn how to combine both Silver and Gold clay types, securely setting the Gold into a silver creation.
- Learn how finishing gold differs from silver-finishing.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $150 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
To complete the program successfully all the products made in each session will be reviewed and improved upon.
In this advanced metal clay fabrication module you will learn:
- Use of rotary tools, flex-shaft, magnetic finisher, and the use of several other tools.
- What to look for in a truly professional finish.
- Expert polishing tips for hard-to-reach areas.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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