Monday, September 14, 2009

 

My first pack of Copper Clay just arrived today and I had a chance to make all the pieces showm from the packet and it was only $20. With silver prices increasing I think I am going to have to make more mixed metal pieces. also have some Bronze Clay. I bought it when it first came out but it seems more mysterious to me. Will have to try Bronze soon.

Will see how the firing goes withe the copper -- will post finished pieces when I get a chance.
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Trying Out Copper Clay

 

ILYMTWCS "I love you more than words can say" Custom jewelry design.
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Personalized Bracelet with Fine Silver on Leather

 


Love how this turned out. A client saw an unfinished Fine Siver Bracelet I was working on and asked if I could add it to leather. I think I will have to make one for myself.
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Leather and Silver Bracelet

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

 


My latest experiment is adding gold to Precious Metal Clay with Aura 22 .. 22k gold and Keum Boo. The results are very satisfying!! Am loving the mixed metals look!!! So versatile!
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Gold on Precious Metal Clay (PMC)

Sunday, July 19, 2009

PMC Open Studio Wednesday Nights 6-9pm Weekly (1/6/10, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31)
Studio time is available for those who have taken at least 12 hours of instruction in metal clay by Virginia or other qualified instructor. Studio tools & textures are available for you to practice and explore your creativity with Precious Metal Clay. Virginia will be available to assist you with your projects. You will learn many new techniques as you build your PMC knowledge and skills. Open Studio sessions include firing. Cost: $30 per session or $75 for three consecutive sessions. Bring your own PMC or buy some from Virginia.

PMC Open Studio Wednesday Nights WEEKLY 6-9pm

Intro to PMC Friday August 21st 6-9pm
Get hooked on Precious Metal Clay! Learn to make fine silver jewelry with PMC. This revolutionary medium is an easy entrée to metal work as well as a new addition to your metalsmithing repertoire. In this class you will learn the basics of PMC (forming, firing, and finishing). Student projects include pendants, charms and/or earrings in this 3 hour class you will learn the basics of PMC: FORM, FIRE & FINISH. Cost: $55 plus materials

Intro to PMC Friday Aug 21st 6-9pm

Mould Making for PMC Friday Sept. 18th 6-9pm

Start making moulds for your PMC designs out of vintage buttons, unique textures and found objects. Bring in items you have been wanting to incorporate into PMC or use the many items in Virginia’s collection. We will torch fire your creations in class. This class is suited to beginners and advanced students. Cost: $55 plus materials

Can’t make a session? Have a special project in mind? Private Sessions are also available.

To register for classes please e-mail me at virginiahuffman@gmail.com or call 650-630-6061. Classes also posted at www.pmcdesignstudio.com

Mould Making for PMC Friday Sept 18th 6-9pm