Thursday, October 29, 2009

 

This is a fun everyday necklace!! Perfect for fall or summer.
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Turquoise, Pearls and Silver

Monday, October 26, 2009


My friend Tracey Morris who is responsible for giving me a venue a few years ago to sell my jewelry is hosting a Holiday Boutique. So if you are in the area and can stop by -- there are bound to be some beautiful items to buy. This is no ordinary boutique! And you can see whats new by Vine Design.

Chic Holiday Boutique Morgan Hill Sat. Nov. 21st 10-3

Monday, October 12, 2009

PMC Rings Saturday November 21st 10am-4pm

You will learn two ring styles in one day! We will start off with my favorite: The Stirrup Ring which will be topped off with your favorite bead or stone. After that we will make a ring band embellished with PMC Paper . Class fee: $95 plus $65 materials fee for PMC3 and PMC Paper. Bring a bead or stone or buy one in class. To resigister for this session please contact instructor at virginiahuffman@gmail.com or 650-630-6061. Class is located in Redwood City, CA 45 minutes south of San Francisco.

WED NIGHT Open Studio
6pm-9pm
Studio time is available students who have taken at least 6 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. Each month we have a new project or technique focus. Past student projects include: PMC Links, Rings, Mould Making, Resin, Riveting on PMC. Cost: $30 per class or $75 for three consecutive sessions. Bring your own PMC or purchase in class.

PRIVATE PMC INSTRUCTION
Can't make a scheduled class? Have a specific technique or project in mind? Then sign up for one-on-one PMC instruction.Classes I teach include Intro to PMC, Rings, Earrings and Earring Components, PMC and Resin, Photopolymer Plates, Mould Making, PMC Hollow Linked Chain, Riveting with PMC Carving rubber rubber stamps , Stone Setting for PMC, Hollow Forms, PMC chain, Lentil Beads, Fun with PMC Paper, PMC Photo Pendant, Clasps and Toggles, Gold on PMC, and Copper Clay.

Sessions are $45 per hour plus materials. To schdule a session or chat with Virginia contact her by phone 650-630-6061 or e-mail virginiahuffman@gmail.com

PMC Classes

Monday, September 28, 2009

 

This lovely bracelet was a commissioned piece for Janice Parsons owner of The Bead Shop. This bracelet is made of fine silver (from Precious Metal Clay) and the rivets are bronze.
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CREATE INSPIRE DREAM

Saturday, September 19, 2009


 

These pieces are ready to assemble into something beautiful. I am going to have to make some out of BronzClay too!! Thats for next week when I am finished with two other projects.
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More Finished Copper Clay Pieces

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. There will be a 45 minute lunch break. Bring a sack lunch.
Date; Saturday October 10th 10:00am-4:00pm
Level: Beginner
Cost: $95
Materials Fee: starting at $45 for one pack of PMC 3 and two CZ's. More PMC may be purchase in class depending on each student's design selection. Tools provided for use in class.

To register please e-mail me at virginiahuffman@gmail.com

Intro to Precious Metal Clay ...PMC Saturday October 10th 10-4pm

 

WOW! I love the look of Copper Clay. It forms much like PMC Fine Silver -- the only difference for me so far is that it had to be fired in a stainless steel box in activated carbon for 3 hours at 1700 degrees ferenheit. I am tumbling more of the pieces. OH yes and the best benefit is the price only $20.00 for 100 grams!! Being silver is going up in price this is a good deal!!
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Copper Clay is WONDERFUL!!