Classes

Metal Clay: Firing Sterling and Fine Silver Components in Place*

Create beautiful Precious Metal Clay rings and pendants with much less work and time by using prefabricated sterling and fine silver rings, bales and bezels. You will learn to prepare sterling and fine silver for kiln firing and to properly set findings in place. PMC introductory class or previous PMC experience is a prerequisite.

For more details go to the My Father's Beads shop website: http://www.myfathersbeads.com

Location/date: My Father's Beads in Coopersburg, PA. October 26, 2008, 12:30-4:30.

*Space will be limited and must be reserved.

Metal Clay: Hollow Lentil Focal Bead and End Caps*

Create a beautifully textured hollow lentil bead accented with a semi-precious stone and matching end caps for a bead or chain necklace. This is a great way to learn about metal clay or improve on the skills you already have. Techniques covered include basic metal clay skills, setting prefab bezels or fire-in-place stones and hollow construction. Hollow lentil beads and custom end caps make a great addition to a Viking knit or chain maille necklace. Bead and end caps will be completed in class.

For more details go to the My Father's Beads shop website: http://www.myfathersbeads.com

Location/date: My Father's Beads in Coopersburg, PA. November 2, 2008, 12:30-4:30.

*Space will be limited and must be reserved.