Apr 22 2010
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It’s been a year since I added Precious Metal Clay to my roster of jewellery making skills. I’m happy to say it has broadened my design capabilities and has made my life easier. Replacing my previous acid etching technique with new metal clay methods is less harmful to the environment and to my health and because it is made of recycled silver my solid silver designs are actually GREEN! Happy Earth Day!
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Nov 18 2009
Send this post to a friend who would love this!This fall I was privileged to teach several pendant making classes to high school and adult students. I find sharing information and techniques rewarding and I especially enjoy seeing what each individual does with what they are given. Precious Metal Clay is such a great medium to teach because good results are very quickly achieved with the magic of turning something clay-like to metal by torch firing. Some people are naturals at designing and perhaps didn’t even know it! Others struggle a bit, working and reworking until they come up with something. With a little effort each piece turns out with its own charm! It amazes me how different we all are, how differently we learn, apply instructions and share our creativity.
My next scheduled class is January 31st 2010 1-4 at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts. Create at least one pair of earrings and learn about earring findings and how to use them. Register by calling the Centre for the Arts www.cambridgecentreforthearts.ca 519-740-4681 x 4376
If you are interested in learning PMC or beading and can get a group of 6 or more together I’d love to teach you to make your own wearable art!
heather@swaysilver.ca
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Apr 10 2009
Send this post to a friend who would love this!I’m so excited to add Precious Metal Clay to my box of tricks! This new medium provides a whole range of new techniques unachievable or super tedious with conventional metals. Environmentally friendly since it’s recycled silver and so safe you can eat it. The finished product is pure silver…that means no tarnishing! I’ll add pics as I have them available.
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