IPCA Pre-retreat Workshop
The Shapes Neckline Clip
Instructor: Helen Breil
Date: Wednesday August 20, 2014
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Skill Level: Advanced beginner & above
Cost: $115 (includes kit items)
Location: Embassy Suites, Dublin, Ohio
Max Class Size: 20
Date: Wednesday August 20, 2014
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Skill Level: Advanced beginner & above
Cost: $115 (includes kit items)
Location: Embassy Suites, Dublin, Ohio
Max Class Size: 20
In this class you will learn to make a Neckline Clip that features one of the shapes from my eBook: "Shapes: 25 Inspirational Jewellery Designs in Polymer Clay". This design features lots of curves with 3 dimensional form, a bold focal point (stacked buttons), a lovely spiral tail and negative space that contributes additional line interest and give a light and open quality to the design. The piece you will create can be worn both clipped to the neckline of your clothing, as well as strung on cording as a pendant.
I will guide you step by step through this project. We begin by applying a subtle texture to your clay in your chosen color. I will bring various texture options to choose from. We will use 2 sizes of pod-shaped cutters to achieve our shape with a beautiful beveled outer edge. You will learn to apply a gradation of 2 colors of mica powders for a lustrous surface effect. Next we take our flat shape and bring it to life with lots of curves. A special support form is needed to maintain these curves through the curing process. You will make your custom support form from scrap clay. After curing, a gloss sealant will be applied and the button focal point will be attached. As well, a jewelry finding will be attached as our clip. Recently I have started using a 2 part epoxy called Apoxie Sculpt as an adhesive. I will supply this and discuss the advantages of using this product.
I will bring many examples of jewelry I've made featured in my Shapes book to inspire you to all the possibilities and the versatility of the "Shapes" technique of jewelry design.
I will guide you step by step through this project. We begin by applying a subtle texture to your clay in your chosen color. I will bring various texture options to choose from. We will use 2 sizes of pod-shaped cutters to achieve our shape with a beautiful beveled outer edge. You will learn to apply a gradation of 2 colors of mica powders for a lustrous surface effect. Next we take our flat shape and bring it to life with lots of curves. A special support form is needed to maintain these curves through the curing process. You will make your custom support form from scrap clay. After curing, a gloss sealant will be applied and the button focal point will be attached. As well, a jewelry finding will be attached as our clip. Recently I have started using a 2 part epoxy called Apoxie Sculpt as an adhesive. I will supply this and discuss the advantages of using this product.
I will bring many examples of jewelry I've made featured in my Shapes book to inspire you to all the possibilities and the versatility of the "Shapes" technique of jewelry design.
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Kit contents: Illustrated instructions, textures, buttons (for focal point), varathane, Apoxie Sculpt, mica powders, 80 grit sandpaper, freezer bag
Students will have access to, but won't take home, all other necessary materials & tools
Students Need to Bring:
Students will have access to, but won't take home, all other necessary materials & tools
Students Need to Bring:
- Pasta machine / cutting blade / needle tool
- Work surface / patty papers / task light / notebook / pen
- Pod or football shaped cutters sizes - 11 cm & 5 cm link to cutter info
- 1 package of Kato clay in whatever color you'd like your project to be
- scrap clay
- Pearl Ex mica powders in 2 colors (not Perfectly Pearls brand) .
- Choose contrasting but complimentary colors for clay/mica in order to get 2-tone effect.
- Liquid clay (a thick style one such as Sculpey Bake & Bond)
- 2 soft straight edge artist brushes - size ?
- A container to get your finished piece home safely
- your favorite button for the focal point, otherwise the I will supply
Any questions, please contact me.
