Metal Clay Today Summer 2012 Free Edition

Featured Artistby Tes SheaPMC Prowith agatesTimCreight“The pleasure ofcreating is just asvaluable whetheryou are 8 or80 years old.”I suspect most of us will be able to say weknow or know of Tim McCreight. The reasonis simple... Tim has influenced the lives of over100,000 metalsmiths and metal clay artists!He has been a proponent of metal clay since its introduction into the American marketplace.If he was an American Sailor, you would call him a ”Plank Owner”* in the American Metal Claymovement!Doing a little research before contacting Tim for this interview, I discoveredthat not only is Tim an internationally known teacher and consultant, he is alsoowner of Brynmorgen Press, has written many books and recently releasedthe Metalsmithing Suite and Spinspiration Apps for iPads and iPhones.Enjoy the complete article inMetal Clay Today’s Premier Editionavailable by subscription athttp://www.metalclaytoday.com/OrderYrMCT.htmlTim’s metalsmithing career started innocently enough. In 1969, as a student ata liberal arts college, he was taking classes in poetry, literature and philosophy.He began looking for something that would give balance to his more cerebralintellectual pursuits. Having once seen a piece of jewelry created by a highschool classmate, and being drawn to small scale, he decided he wantedto make jewelry. He found out that the wife of one of his professors madejewelry and so he contacted her for some advice. She gave him the name of a supplier and heordered a mandrel, a mallet, and a saw. He bought a small table from Goodwill that he couldsqueeze into his dorm room, bought a stamp-size piece of sterling, and so began the journey.6 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

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While living in Tacoma, a friendreintroduced me to quilling.This developed into a full-timebusiness, SparQuilling Ink(“sparkling ink”), designing andteaching when I moved to SanDiego.I loved pushing the traditionallimits of quilling and waspublished several times.PansyNecklaceEventually I felt the need for new challenges, new techniques and a more permanent mediumfor my artistic endeavors. When I was teaching downstairs from Jonna Faulkner, a friendsuggested I try her Art Clay Silver class. It was love at first class. I dove in so completely it washard to get back to my quilling business. I took every class Jonna taught. I added Art Clay Silverclasses to my teaching schedule as soon as I completed my Level 1 Instructor Certification. Iwent on to complete my Senior Art Clay Instructor Certification within ayear of my first class in 2004 as well as a certification in PMC.In silver clay I continue to explorethe elegant feminine designs I beganin quilling. I love the swirly, flowingVictorian designs so suited to quilling.Instead of rolling scrolls from paper,I continue to refine ways to get thesame effect in silver.I love syringe work (Cameo Pendantand Cameo Brooch) but have alwaysbeen frustrated with the difficulty inkeeping the strands fully round. Thisled to me to try extruding thin strandsof clay and shaping them individuallyinto scrolls as in my Romantic PearlFiligree necklace and earrings (seenin The Art and Design of Metal ClayJewelry Calendar 2012).Cameo PendantFront and Reverse14 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

Another of my favorite quilling themes is flowers.My quilling flowers are as three-dimensional andlife-like as possible. After my second class withJonna, her silver leaves class, I looked for moreways to use the paste painting technique to createlife-like silver flowers.Though I was cautioned against trying it on orchidsI was determined to find a way to make them work.My mother raised Cymbidium and Phalaenopsisorchids and I wanted to preserve them for her. Iwas successful with painting my first Cymbidiumthough I found it is necessary to reassemble thepetals after painting them and to mold the centercolumn and anther cap.Bride’sPendantAs usual I’d taken on an advanced project as abeginner but being a tenacious perfectionist I wenton to tackle other varieties of orchidsJonna Faulkner has been my mentor and singlemost significant inspiration from my first classuntil today. I am so fortunate to still be able to take classes from her where I live now on thecentral California coast. She travels from San Diego to Arroyo Grande to instruct and inspireus a couple of times a year. I credit any success I achieve in silver clay to her instruction,friendship, encouragement and support.Silver Shipon Copper CuffSilver Daisieson Copper CuffSummer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 15

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2012PMC ConferenceThe facts:The 2012 PMC Conference took place at the Drawbridge Hotel and Convention Center fromThursday, June 21st thru Saturday, June 23rd... with an attendance of almost 300 people fromall over the globe.The Conference was preceded and then followed up by a series of workshops including BarbaraBecker Simon on Clasps & Findings, Donna Penoyer on Songbird Whistles & Split Leaf Jewelry,Chris Darway on Aura 22 on Copper, Celie Fago on Rings, Terry Kovalcik on Hinged Pendants,Holly Gage on Repoussé Effects, and Hadar Jacobson on Mokume-Gane Rings.The conference kicked off on Thursday with a keynote talk by Ellen Weiske, studio artist andauthor, followed by a welcome buffet.Additional highlights included Friday morning’s Tim McCreight’s outline of ‘The history of MetalClay in the US’. Saturday morning started with Jeanette Landenwitch presenting a virtualexhibition of work created by members of Guild chapters.Enjoy the complete article inMetal Clay Today’s Premier Editionavailable by subscription athttp://www.metalclaytoday.com/OrderYrMCT.htmlThe core of the conference was six lecture presentations by leaders in the field. And, eachmorning and afternoon were filled with a choice of 2 seminars by leaders in the metal claycommunity... Hadar Jacobson, Holly Gage, Donna Penoyer, Lora Hart, Helga van Leipsig, LisaCain, Elizabeth Agte and Susan Dilger.A favorite was the Show & Sell, a chance for conference participants to display and/or selltheir work. A constant during the entire conference was the Vendors Hall, featuring a variety ofsuppliers.Saturday night the conference wrapped up with a gala celebration of food, drink and funcompliments of Rio Grande, including a retrospective and farewell to founding director TimMcCreight... complete with dancing, palm reading, fun photo-taking, stilt-walking, and a RioGrande goodie bag.22 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

Eclectic School ofJewellery & DesignEngland - MexicoEducation Innovation InspirationOur experienced tutors, well-equipped studio and beautiful location will inspirethe artist in you. High-quality jewellery making courses in silver, metal clay,beading, mixed media and design. From beginner classes to diploma courses.Church Hill, Beer, Devon EX12 3JBTel: 01297 21375 07849 298605www.esjd.co.ukSummer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 23

Waiting for betterphoto from MichelleCopperWinkToggleby Michelle LoonMichelle Loon Incorporate flashes of color into a dimensionalsilver toggle with copper granules for a playful industrial feel.Materials:Copper wire or other scrap15-20g low fire silver clay (Art Clay 650 was used for this project)5g syringe with a medium tipEnjoy the complete tutorial inMetal Clay Today’s Premier Editionavailable by subscription athttp://www.metalclaytoday.com/OrderYrMCT.htmlPaste Tools:Wire cuttersElectric warmer or dehydratorButane torchSnake rollerCharcoal blockAssorted drill bitsCopper TweezersRubbing alcoholPickle (i.e. citric acid, Sparex®) Cotton swabsBaking soda and waterKilnPaper towelsAbrasive wheels (i.e. 3M bristle disks)Craft knife BasicRotary toolACS tool kitLiver of sulfurFine tip tweezersTumbler and steel shotPlastic paint pallet or other dome form that can be put on a warmer to dry28 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

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effectivebrandingWelcome to the first of a series of articles about effective branding and marketing.In this article I’ll discuss the definition of a brand and how to build your brand strategy.Future articles will cover using your brand strategy to make smart cost-savingdecisions about the marketing tactics you need to be successful, as well as in-depthlooks at different marketing venues, including how to take advantage of the web.What is a brand?Spend less and sell more!by Teresa MahlerEnjoy the complete article inMetal Clay Today’s Premier Editionavailable by subscription athttp://www.metalclaytoday.com/OrderYrMCT.htmlWhen most people think of a product brand they think of it as the name and logo of a company.However, it’s really much more than that. A brand represents your story, your promise to thecustomer, and your reputation. It’s the foundation that makes both marketing and selling easierand more cost effective.To picture what I mean, let’s take a look at the brands of two successful computer companies,both of which I’ve worked at: Apple and Microsoft. To me, Apple’s brand represents innovation,creativity, and empowering the individual. Microsoft, on the other hand, represents stability,getting work done and empowering a corporation. While different, both are effective and built ona strong brand strategy.34 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

Holly Gage is seeking images to feature in the next annual calendarThe Art and Design ofMetal Clay Jewelry & More 2013In addition to including jewelry as in the past, this year ALL Metal Clay forms will be included- necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, brooches, vessels, objects and other items will beconsidered. Unique and diverse design styles and techniques are desired. Metal Clay shouldbe the predominant material and all types and brandsof Metal Clay will be considered, but other media - resin,gems, metals, enamel, and more may be incorporatedinto the design.Submissions Deadline: Now - Aug. 15, 2012Release date: Late - October 2012High digital images will be accepted by mail or e-mail:Christine Norton c/o Calendar Submission 201313754 Knight Court, Gainesville, VA 20155E-mail: gagecalendar2013@gmail.comArtwork submitted must represent work that is unique and original in design. New unpublished/unseenwork is preferred. Group shots or individual pictures will be accepted. Limit 3 entries, no more then 2 shotsper entry. Please don’t send actual pieces. Professional photo quality is a MUST. Please consider the factthat viewers will only see your photo, not your original work, so clear, uncluttered photos with an accuraterepresentation will be priority for the selection process. Images should be 300 dpi, in tiff, jpg or psd format withno compression. The image size should be no smaller than 5”. However ONLY large format photos8 1/2 x 11” can be considered for the prominent cover position.Artwork for inclusion will be selected based on:- Design- Innovation- Craftsmanship- High degree of excitement- Unique use of metal clay and degree of challengeHint: The above is a great checklist for submissions.Artists retain copyright of their work and receive a free copy of the calendar if selected.Please include the following information with your submission. Missing information mayforfeit your position in the calendar: (Please consider over 300 photos arrive for review)1. Name2. Address3. Website or e-mail (indicate if this information should be included on the calendar)4. Title of piece5. Materials used6. Dimensions in millimeters7. Brief Description of process and/or motivation to how it was conceived. An interesting,well written statement is encouraged, 50 words or less. (This information will bepublished so put your best foot forward. Entries may be edited.)8. File name9. Has your file been retouched10. Is your file 300 dpiPlease direct all inquires to: gagecalendar2013@gmail.comTo see a sample of last year’s calendar go to: http://tinyurl.com/3cbn4oSummer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 35

Don’t miss your favorite features inMetal Clay Today’s Premier EditionSubscribe today athttp://www.metalclaytoday.com/OrderYrMCT.htmlBlo gBest of the BlogsSummer timeand the livingis easy...*Galleryof theGordon-InspiredGalleryandTrends,Forecasts& PredictionsSocialTrending

Art Clay Society is a community of metal clay artistsdesigned to foster artistic, business, and personalgrowth through inspiration, education and communication.Our Purpose is to encourage, maintain, and further the higheststandards of technical and educational excellence in metal clay;to serve as a resource for all metal clay artists; to promote andsupport public awareness, acceptance, and enjoyment of metalclay; to organize and assist in the establishment and maintenanceof community Art Clay Chapters worldwide; to foster communicationamongst and between Art Clay Society Chapters and individualmembers; and to provide education, marketing, and businesssupport to area Chapters and their Chapter LeadersBenefits of Membership Include:• Newsletters packed with metalclay tricks, tips, and techniques• Gallery space online for eachmember to showcase their work• Members-only discounts on metalclay products• Opportunity to be featured in theArt Clay Society Newsletter oron the Art Clay Society website• Free downloadable tutorials andother online resources• Opportunity to link to your personalor business website from the ArtClay Society website• Participation in any Local Chapter• Access to information and printoutsto assist with classes ordemonstrations• An online forum communitydedicated to metal clay• Endless inspiration, collaboration,and information866.381.0100www.ArtClaySociety.comSummer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 45

Decoratingwith UVResinby Meropi ToumbasThis project is divided into two major parts...the creation of the ring shank and the framing of the glass bead.The two pieces are attached to each other with epoxy glue when they are finished.The basic kitModelling:Firing• Non-stick surface (teflon)• Spacers 1.5mm and 1.25mm(or playing cards for the samethickness: each card=0.25mm)• Paint brush for paste application• An empty syringe, preferably very thin(Tip: it works better!!)• A very fine brush for resin application• UV lamp (if you are going to use UV resin)• Ring mandrel• Ring sizing papers• Badger balm or virgin olive oil• A rolling pin• Needle tool• A pair of scissors• A cardboard• Ring sizers• Tumbler (optional)• A pencil• Kiln• Fiber paperEnjoy the complete tutorial inMetal Clay Today’s Premier Editionavailable by subscription atMaterials• ArtClay Silver Paste• ArtClay Silver Syringe• ArtClay Silver Clay(slow dry low fire or regular low fire)• UV resin clear• Pigments for UV resin• A glass cabochon (any shape)• Epoxy gluehttp://www.metalclaytoday.com/OrderYrMCT.html48 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

Everything you’ll want to knowabout folding PMC Sheetis in this book!CLASSESBeginningIntermediateAdvancedCertificationsMichela VeraniMaster’s Registry II, ArtClay Certifying Senior InstructorClasses in the New England area(603) 425-0185http://www.everlastingtreasures.orgFor your signed copy, contact:Sara Jayne Cole319-235-5569clickcollections@yahoo.comPrivate lessons in folding origami with PMCsheet available upon request.

“R“ DesignsUnique designs in JewelryClasses in metal clays, Art Clay certification (bothLevel 1 & Offering Senior level) certification and cross-over classes certification forPMC certified artisans in Art are Clay offered Silver at Stan and Ann’sstudio, in the as San well as Diego other area classes.Each class limited to 6 students.Contact Stan and Ann Rosier for more information.For additional class information or to request a technique/projectann_stanrosier@yahoo.comto be taught, please email us atann_stanrosier@yahoo.com619-578-2075Level I CertificationA 24 hour, intensive workshop to develop the students’ skills in working with Art Claysilver. Although it is optimum to do this in 3 successive days, we can work with students tobreak it up into parts, as long as work is completed within a 30 day window. The benefit ofachieving a Level I certification is that each successful student earns a 35% DISCOUNTwith ArtClay World.Dates to be determinedSenior Level CertificationA 32 hour, intensive workshop to further develop the skills of Level I students. Studentsmust be a Level I for 6 months before being eligible to take this class. Class can be brokeninto 2 weekends, as long as work is completed within a 30 day window. After workshop iscompleted, each student must create 3 strictly defined projects which will be sent to Art ClayWorld to be juried. If successful, the student will achieve Senior status, gaining a higherdiscount with ArtClay World, and be approved to teach certification classes.Dates to be determinedCrossover Certification(to be eligible, applicants must already be Certified PMC Rio Level 1 or Certified PMC Connections Level 2)One 8 hour day concentrating on good finishing techniques. If required projects arenot completed during the 8 hours, the student will have no more than 30 days from dayof class to present to instructor. The benefit of this Crossover Certification is that thesuccessful student will be regarded as a Level I instructor with Art Clay World and receiveall benefits of a Level I.Dates to be determinedSummer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 55

Linked Copper Cuff BraceletLinked Copper Cuff Braceletby Barbara Hanceby Barbara HanceMaterials:100g COPPRclay18gauge or stronger copper jump ringsMaterials:Non-porous work surfaceConditioning agent100g Roller COPPRclay18gauge Cards or or graduated stronger slats copper jump ringsNon-porous Cling wrap work surfaceConditioning Water and water agent misterRoller PipetteCards Craft or knife graduated or tissue slats bladeCling Needle wrap toolWater Small and Paintbrush water misterPipette Texture sheetCraft Measured knife or cutters tissue or blade square templatesNeedle Ball tool stylusSmall Circle Paintbrush cutters or circle templatesTexture Sherri sheet Haab’s Paste Maker Measured Curved drying cutters form or (such square as templates a large dowel, craft dome, or incandescent bulb)Ball stylus Pin vise with 1.5mm bitCircle Small cutters and medium or circle diameter templates cocktail strawsSherri Snake Haab’s roller Paste MakerCurved Rubber-tipped drying form sculpting/blending (such as a large tool dowel, craft dome, or incandescent bulb)Index cardScissorsPin vise with 1.5mm bitSmall and medium diameter cocktail strawsMini-filesRubber blockSnake rollerRubber-tipped sculpting/blending toolFine-tipped tweezersSanding materials (emery boards, sanding sticks, sandpapers, etc.)Index Pencil cardScissors Dehydrator, mug/candle warmer, or other drying apparatusMini-files Kiln posts/stiltsRubber Electric, block digitally programmable kilnFine-tipped Firing Pan tweezersSanding Coconut materials Carbon (emery boards, sanding sticks, sandpapers, etc.)Pencil Stainless steel or brass brush Dehydrator, Burnishing tool mug/candle warmer, or other drying apparatusKiln posts/stilts Patina (optional)Electric, Pliers digitally programmable kilnFiring PanCoconut CarbonStainless steel or brass brush Burnishing toolPatina 1. (optional) Cut and roll copper balls for embellishment. Pliers Using a bracelet. Five links, including the toggle, shouldsmall chunk of your clay, roll the copper clay 4 cards measure about 7 inches after firing (keep in mind thethick (1mm). Use a medium straw to cut severalshrinkage of the clay).circles. Roll each circle into a tiny ball in the palm of 4. Place links on a curved drying form and dry1. Cut and roll copper balls for embellishment. Using a bracelet. Five links, including the toggle, shouldyour hand, then set aside to dry. Mist the remaining completely. The links can be air-dried overnight, butsmall clay chunk with of water your and clay, keep roll covered the copper with clay cling 4 wrap cards as themeasureprocessaboutcan be7 inchesexpeditedafterif youfiringare(keepable toinputmind thethick you (1mm). work. Use Repeat a medium cutting straw and rolling to cut circles several until you your shrinkage drying of form the in clay). a dehydrator, or if your formcircles. have Roll 45 each - 50 balls. circle (Each into a square tiny ball will in hold the 9 palm balls. of The 4. conducts Place links heat on when a curved placed drying on a warmer. form and dryyour toggle hand, will then hold set 4-6.) aside If you to dry. would Mist like the smaller remaining balls to 5. Make completely. paste from The the links copper can clay. be air-dried Paste can overnight, be made butclay with add to water your and toggle, keep roll covered remaining with clay cling to 2 wrap cards as thick with the process the clay and can water, be expedited or by mashing if you a are pea-sized able to putyou work. (0.5mm), Repeat and use cutting the same and rolling straw to circles continue until to you cut piece your drying of clay form until it in softens, a dehydrator, adding several or if your drops form ofhave and 45 - roll 50 until balls. you (Each have the square number will of hold balls 9 desired balls. The for Sherri conducts Haab’s heat Paste when Maker placed and on mixing a warmer. until it is atoggle toggle. will hold These 4-6.) balls If you should would dry like while smaller the rest balls of the to 5. thick, Make smooth paste from consistency. the copper COPPRclay clay. Paste paste can be madeadd to bracelet your toggle, is created. roll remaining clay to 2 cards thick needs with the to be clay much and thicker water, than or by silver mashing clay paste, a pea-sized about(0.5mm),2. Usingandapproximatelyuse the same1/4 ofstrawthe clayto continuefrom the package,to cutthe consistency of pudding.piece of clay until it softens, adding several drops ofroll the clay 6 cards (1.5mm thick), and texture the 6. To make the toggle clasp, roll clay 6 cards (1.5mm)and roll until you have the number of balls desired for Sherri Haab’s Paste Maker and mixing until it is aclay with a conditioned texture sheet.thick, texture, and cut a 1 x 1 inch square. Cut out thetoggle.3. UsingThesesquareballstemplateshouldanddryneedlewhiletool,the restcut outof the5-7 centerthick, smoothhole, andconsistency.save the clayCOPPRclayto use for creatingpastethebracelet links, is each created. about 1.5 inches square. The number of toggle needs bar. to be Use much the small thicker cocktail than straw silver to clay make paste, holes about2. Using links approximately you’ll need is 1/4 determined of the clay by from the finished the package, size of for the jump consistency rings adjacent of pudding. corners.roll the clay 6 cards (1.5mm thick), and texture the 6. To make the toggle clasp, roll clay 6 cards (1.5mm)clay with a conditioned texture sheet.thick, texture, and cut a 1 x 1 inch square. Cut out the3. Using square template and needle tool, cut out 5-7 center hole, and save the clay to use for creating thelinks, each about 1.5 inches square. The number of toggle bar. Use the small cocktail straw to make holeslinks you’ll need is determined by the finished size of for jump rings on adjacent corners.6Step 2a Step 2b Step 3-4, 10 Step 5 Step 6-7Project as printed in the Art Clay Society Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2010 published by Art Clay World, USAProject reprinted with permission from Art Clay Society Quarterly Newsletter,published by Art Clay World, USA6Step 2a Step 2b Step 3-4, 10 Step 5 Step 6-758 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012Project as printed in the Art Clay Society Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2010 published by Art Clay World, USA

7. To create the toggle bar, roll a snake, trim off a 1cmportion (and place it under cling wrap with a mist of7. To water), create and the then toggle make bar, swirls roll a snake, at both trim ends off of a the 1cm largerportion snake. (and Be place certain it the under toggle cling bar wrap is slightly with a mist longer of thanwater), the toggle and then clasp. make Using swirls the ball at both stylus, ends add of divots the larger intosnake. the wet Be toggle certain bar the swirls toggle where bar you is slightly want to longer place thanthe copper toggle balls. clasp. Add Using COPPRclay the ball stylus, paste add to the divots balls into andthe place wet into toggle the bar divots swirls using where tweezers. you want Using to place the trimmedcopper bit of snake, balls. Add make COPPRclay a U- shaped paste link, and to the allow balls to dry andplace completely. into the The divots little using “U” will tweezers. need to Using dry completely the trimmedbit before of snake, it can make be attached a U- shaped with paste link, and to the allow dry, torefineddrycompletely. toggle bar. The little “U” will need to dry completely8. before Create it can the squares be attached with with copper paste balls. to the Roll dry, the refined clay 4toggle cards bar. thick (1mm). Using a square template, cut out a8. Create square the for squares each link. with As copper you work, balls. cover Roll unused the clay clay 4cards with cling thick wrap, (1mm). misting Using with a square water template, as necessary. cut out a9. square With the for ball each stylus, link. As make you 9 work, dimples cover in each unused freshlyrolledcling square, wrap, 3 misting high and with 3 water across, as as necessary. evenly asclaywith9. With possible. the ball These stylus, are make the wells 9 dimples for the in copper each freshlyrolledin Step square, 1. 3 high and 3 across, as evenly asballs made10. possible. Use a generous These are amount the wells of COPPRclay for the copper paste balls made to addin a Step dry copper 1. ball into each dimple. Once all balls are in10. Use place, a generous push them amount gently of with COPPRclay one finger to paste level to the adda balls. dry copper Place ball the into ball-covered each dimple. squares Once on all the balls drying are inplace, form beside push them links gently as shown with one in the finger photo to for level Step the 4. Thisballs. will add Place a nice the curve ball-covered to the ball-covered squares on the squares, dryingform allowing beside the links pieces as shown to paste in to the the photo tops for of Step the links 4. Thiswill nicely. add a nice curve to the ball-covered squares,11. allowing When all the the pieces links to and paste ball to squares the tops are of completely the links dry,nicely. refine the ball squares with sanding materials,11. When removing all the rough links edges and ball right squares up to the are copper completely balls. dry,12. refine Refine the each ball squares of the links with with sanding sanding materials, materials,removing rough any hint edges of sharpness. right up to the The copper edges balls. of the links12. Refine that hold each the of jump the links rings with can sanding be sanded materials, into a beveledremoving edge, allowing any hint the of jump sharpness. rings to The move edges easier of the while links thethat bracelet hold the is worn. jump rings can be sanded into a beveled13. edge, Use a allowing generous the amount jump rings of COPPRclay to move easier paste while to thebracelet attach the is worn. ball-covered squares to the fronts of the links.13. Use a generous amount of COPPRclay paste toattach the ball-covered squares to the fronts of the links.Apply paste to the back of the ball squares, and on thetop of the bracelet link. Paste together and hold in placeApply for several paste to seconds. the back Using of the a ball damp squares, paintbrush, and on run the atop bead of the of water bracelet around link. Paste the ball together squares and as an hold extra in placefor measure several to seconds. help seal Using it to a the damp link. paintbrush, run a14. bead Once of the water ball-covered around the squares ball squares securely as an extra in place,measure roll a snake to help abut seal 4 inches it to the long link. out of remaining clay.14. Once Add the paste ball-covered around the squares ball square securely and wrap in the place, snakeroll around a snake the abut balls, 4 overlapping inches long out the of ends. remaining Use a tissue clay.Add blade paste or craft around knife the to ball cut square the snake and on wrap a diagonal. the snakearound Paste the balls, seam, overlapping seal and blend the ends. using Use a rubber-tipped a tissueblade tool. or Use craft a paintbrush knife to cut to the add snake water on to a the diagonal. base of thePaste snake the to seam, help seal seal it and into blend place. using Frame a each rubber-tipped set of ballstool. with Use a snake a paintbrush this same to add manner, water to and the dry base each of thesnake completely. to help seal it into place. Frame each set of balls15. with Make a snake a template in this the same size manner, of the links and from dry each a 3X5” indexcompletely. card. There should be one hole in each corner of each15. Make link. Punch a template holes the into size the of card the links where from you a want 3X5” to index placecard. the holes There on should your links; be one use hole this in template each corner to pencil-mark of eachlink. and Punch drill the holes holes into the card links where with the you pin want vise to placethe and1.5mm holes on bit. your This links; system use this assures template that to each pencil-mark of theand links drill are the drilled holes evenly, in the links and that with the pin vise is placedand1.5mm correctly on bit. each This link. system Be careful assures when that each drilling; of the use thelinks rubber are block drilled to evenly, help balance and that the the links, pin vise as the is placed decorativecorrectly balls can on make each the link. link Be awkward careful when to drill. drilling; Once use drilled, therubber refine block each to hole help with balance a round the mini-file. links, as the decorative16. balls Place can pieces make in the coconut link awkward carbon to in drill. a stainless Once drilled, steel firingrefine pan. each Pieces hole should with be a round at least mini-file. 1 inch from the container16. Place walls, pieces bottom, in coconut and top, carbon and at least in a stainless 1 inch from steel each firingpan. other. Pieces Put the should lid on be the at least steel 1 pan, inch and from place the the containerwalls, container bottom, on and stilts top, in your and kiln. at least If the 1 kiln inch is from too each small forother. kiln posts, Put the make lid on stilts the with steel cut pan, pieces and place of fiber the board.container Ramp 500°F/hour on stilts in to your 1700°F kiln. If for the a large kiln is kiln too (ramp small to forkiln only posts, 1650°F make for stilts small with kilns). cut Hold pieces at of this fiber maximum board.Ramp temperature 500°F/hour for 3 to hours, 1700°F then for allow a large the kiln pieces (ramp to to cool toonly room 1650°F temperature for small naturally. kilns). Hold at this maximum17. temperature Burnish, tumble, for 3 hours, patina, then and allow assemble the pieces as desired. to cool toroom temperature naturally.17. Burnish, tumble, patina, and assemble as desired.Step 7a Step 7bStep 7c Step 8 Step 9Step 7a Step 7bStep 7c Step 8 Step 9Step 10a Step 10a Step 11 Step 13a Step 13bStep 10a Step 10a Step 11 Step 13a Step 13b7Step 14a Step 14b Step 17Step 14a Step 14b Step 177Summer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 59

Book Reviewby Lori PhillipsWoodland ChicMetal clay jewelry as nature intendedPatrik Kusek, AuthorWallop Design Group Inc, / Patrik’s Studio, 2011Patrik Kusek successfully takes his readers on anextraordinary journey into the forest of imagination,encouraging them to consider using leaves, wood andtwigs as the catalysts for making attractive jewelry.His stunning book makes it pleasurable to explore thewoods for inspiration!Patrik gives very clear, well-pictured, step-bystepdirections, thus allowing the metal clayer theconfidence to attempt each project.The majority of the projects are for the intermediateclayer. However, I truly enjoy how Patrik does notignore the more experienced metal clayers, addingextra challenges to each section.He asks them to use some methods that have been embedded in a special website setup to enhance the book.You can only get the password to these extras by purchasing his book, but don’t be dismayed.He certainly provides everyone their money’s worth! There are a couple of striking projects forthe beginner and with Patrik’s extra information on his website, http://woodlandchic.net/ theycan easily learn the techniques of the master, stretching their knowledge!Do not miss adding this book to your library. With it you will be motivated to create countlessprojects using the methods Patrik highlights. What can be more fun... exploring your nearestpark or wooded area, and bringing home twigs and leaves to use in your unique jewelry? Whata grand way to capture nature the way you perceive it!Thank you Patrik for sharing your brilliant, creative vision with us!64 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

Book Reviewby Lori PhillipsBohemian InspiredJewelryAuthor, Lorelei Eurto & Erin SiegelInterweave Press, 2012This book is not a metal clay book, yet I assure you it will bea fantastic addition to your book shelf. This book gives thereaders 50 different ways to create magnificent, bohemianjewelry designs with a variety of textile materials, includinghemp, ribbons and cording, to name a few.In the beginning of the book the authors explain basicjewelry making techniques and they also explain how towrap cords and ribbon ends. Plus they describe how totie knots, making the projects very easy. Both authorsare truly creative and I love each and every one of theirdesigns because of their affordability, simplicity anduniqueness.Once you start checking out the projects you will understand why I’ve decided this bookshould be a staple in your library. Each project lends itself perfectly to metal clay! You can usethese ideas to create exceptional creations by incorporating the designs with your handmademetal clay components.I honestly believe if you are stuck for one of a kind ways to assemble your pieces of metal clayinto necklaces or bracelets, this book will be just what the doctor ordered. You cannot help tosee your creative wheels spin when you turn each new page.The advantage of 50 different ideas is that you will never get bored and will reference this bookoften. This book should help to stretch your boundaries and enables you to consider usingmaterials you may not thought of before. Push yourself out of conventional jewelry making,investigate new options, thanks to these two talented authors! Have fun with this book!Summer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 65

Inc. (Incorporate)The creative use of a combination of metal clayand any other media including polymer clay,beads, glass, wood, fabrics or fibers.Thank YOU with much gratitude and appreciation to JudgesAlex Daini, Jonna Faulkner, MariaElena Baca... and Arli and Lori as tie breakersWe are so very grateful to you all for your insight, professionalism andgenerous time devoted to make this challenge a success.Incorporate ChallengeAnd now for the results!hallengeFirst PlaceCharlie’s Tooth Boxby Suzanne McNenlySuzanne receivedFull Registration to the2012 PMC ConferenceSue has had a love of precious, miniature objects since she was a child, fueled by an early visit to theQueen’s Dollhouse in London, a marvel of small scale engineering. Her brown box Barbie House was thego-to hangout for the neighbourhood dolls, filled with tiny, handmade furnishings and embellishments. Ofcourse, Barbie was decked out in Sue’s own creations. These early undertakings evolved into recreatingminiature fashions in unusual mediums. Thank goodness her experiments with homemade braces nevertook off!After 20 years in the investment industry, in a sculpture class at The Alberta College of Art and Design,she discovered that working with precious metals on a miniature scale brought her creative dreams to lifein a way no other medium could. Sue then began researching a groundbreaking silver product developedin Japan, Precious Metal Clay. It allowed her to create detailed art pieces in finesilver and gold that might be impossible, or time prohibitive, using traditionalfabrication techniques. The resulting miniatures immortalize cherished and wackymoments of her childhood... the wonky hair-do on picture day... wearing flippersaround the house... learning to tie shoelaces in the great century before velcro.Every picture tells a story. As one of the pioneers of the Canadian metal claymovement, Sue is largely self-taught in the medium, travelling throughout the USto perfect her techniques with artists whom she admires. Sue is sought out to teachin the GTA, and enjoys pushing the boundaries of this innovative medium.Buy yourself something shiny!www.suemcnenly.ca66 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

Second PlaceTiger Maple Cuffby Kim JakumKimberly receivedHalf off Registration to the2012 PMC ConferenceI’ve been a jewelry artist for almost 20 years but it was about 4years ago that metal clay became my main focus. I have been veryfortunate to have studied from the best! I took levels 1,2 and 3 PMCcertification with Irina Miech, Rio Rewards Certification from TimMcCreight, one on one classes with Lisa Barth, and last summerclasses in Vermont with Celie Fago!Incorporate ChallengeI’m a proud member of the PMC Guild.I have also recently been accepted into The Artisan Group whichprovides celebrities samples of their hand crafted products. At the moment, I’m actuallybusy making a special gift for Mila Kunis and my business cards will be included in thisyears CMA awards gift bags.I teach metal clay classes out of my beautiful Wisconsin studio and have an Etsy shopwww.metalmorphis.comfacebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/metalmorphisbykimjakumtwitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Metalmorphis_Viewer’s ChoiceArizona Dreamingby Diane SepanskiMargaret received$100 discount on Registrationto the 2012 PMC ConferenceArizona Dreaming depicts the beautiful Arizona scenery which includessahuaro and prickly pear cactus, cholla in bloom against the Sedonared rocks with a full moon and shooting stars. The Surrounding cavehas petroglyphs with hollow metal clay stones on top to represent thered rocks of Sedona and are suspended from a metal clay branch thatsignifies the Arizona forest. The piece is brought together with handtwisted steel wire cut into links.Using mixed media Diane now makes Arizonakeepsakes for others visiting the Valley of theSun. Diane also has a line of mixed media jewelryshe calls “Mélange”. It is a mixture of metal clayand lampwork glass on steel. The line consists ofbracelets, necklaces, earrings and pendants.Diane enjoys sharing her knowledge of Metal Clay and Lampwork glass thru teaching.Check with Diane for availability for travel to your studio or teaching venue. You canfind her mixed media components and finished work available at Jewelry and Artshows across the country and at glassjunkie.etsy.comSummer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 67

Check out the many wonderful artistswho participated in Metal Clay Today’s Spring ChallengeChallengeChallengeInc. (Incorporate)The creative use of a combination of metal clayand any other media including polymer clay,beads, glass, wood, fabrics or fibers.Incorporate ChallengeBlue Heron BroochJennifer Smith-RighterIncorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeBeachcomber BraceletNancy McCarron-LubiscoIncorporate Challengengeorate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeBone Hair PinBea Batt-BeharBurning HeartIsabelle WidmerBronze andPearl PendantCarol L. Stengel68 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

Incorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeA Frog’s LifeSheila SchwedePhotograph by Todd SchwedeAryakwa QueenLinda Kaye-MosesArizonaDreamingDiane SepanskiPhotograph byDavid OrrAlluvial FanRuth SchroederIncorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeBlue DrusyLis-el CrowleyAtlantis RisenJanet AlexanderSummer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 69

orporate ChallengeCreek BottomMary Neuer-LeePhotography by Bruce ShippeeengeIncorporate ChallengeDichroic RingEmma BairdDuo of SpoonsBarbara RivoltaFeather Bell EarringsNancy McCarron-LubiscoIncorporate ChallengeFaux BoneBlade NecklaceCarl SpundeIncorporate ChallengeFaux BoneBlade RingCarl SpundeElm Leaf RingErin L. M. HarrisPhotography byK. C. UthusSummer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 71

Incorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeLace Fan Ringerin l. m. harrisPhotography by K. C. Uthusncorporate ChallengeFelting ToolLila DiamantopoulouForest FantasyBarbara Rivoltaporate ChallengeHero’sWelcomeLis-el CrowleyIncorporate Challengencorporate ChallengeLeaping FishSheila SchwedeI’d Rather KnotLisa BarthIncorporate ChallengeMystiqueLisa BarthFrom the Heart IMonique PerryFrom the Heart VIIMonique Perry72 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

In The Shadowof His WingsSherry BrittigIncorporate ChallengeMy LittleRocketshipLori MagnoMixed HappinessSia Incorporate Corrina ChallengeDurocherReclaimedBeth HylanPhotography by Eric SterbenkIncorporate ChallengeOceanGoli HendriksPeek a BouquetMichelle GlaeserIncorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeNature’s FossilLynn ZettlemoyerNamib TreasureDebbie RijnsMokume GaneRingEmma BairdSummer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 73

Incorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeRepositoreLindaKaye-MosesTuritellaAgate PendantJeri KielVetro BlueBlossom NecklaceKatherine WadsworthPhotography by Brad MoonIncorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeRainbow Squiggle RingSia Corrina Durocherrporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeRockin’ RobinSuzanne McNenlyValentine’s HeartIsabel Widmer74 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

Incorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeShowoffLynn ZettlemoyerTime To NestLinda Stiles-SmithPencilLila DiamantopoulouRays ofBlue Bridge RingLouise ShadonixIncorporate ChallengeIncorporate ChallengeTiger Maple CuffKim JakumPhotography byDoug BaldwinCongratulations to you all!Check out the new challenge atwww.metalclaytoday.comSummer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 75

The MCTChallenge!Time to vote...WITH ENAMELClick here to view the many beautiful entriesand place your vote:This is a juried challenge... First and Second Place will be decided by a panelof well-known Metal Clay Artists. Viewer’s Choice will be decided based on thenumber of positive responses received for each entry from our readers.In respect to the Viewer’s Choice, there’s a new twist to this challenge.Should the Viewer’s Choice be one of the First or Second-place artists,the Viewer’s Choice will be awarded to the second or third-placingartist of the Viewer’s Choice award.76 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

This Challenge is sponsored by1st Place Prize50 gram package of Sterling Clay,Firing Pan and Carbon2nd Place Prize50 gram package of PMC3Viewer’s Choice Award$25 Rio Grande Gift CertificateSponsors make these Challenges possible.Be sure to visit Rio Grande and check outall of the great products for jewelry designers.If you have a product or service which you feel will be of interestto Metal Clayers and would like to Sponsor an upcoming Challenge,contact Tes at editor@metalclaytoday.comUpcoming Challenges...Fall 2012Ornamental, My DearNot JewelrySeptember 15 - October 15October 22- November 5November 10, 2012Winter 2013Build a Better BoxDimensional ObjectsDecember 15 - January 15January 22 - February 5February 10, 2013Summer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 77

Class Listings, Show Schedules, Organization NewsCalling all Guilds!Tell the world where and when you meet.Send information about your class listings, show schedules... meeting times andlocations of your metal clay, artisan or jewelry making organizations.Please include your name, where and when, name and contact’s e-mail address.We believe that it is important for all metal clay enthusiaststo have a forum for networking and promoting their work.International —Australia – The First International Chapter of the PMC Guild - The Victoria, AustraliaChapter, based in Melbourne. Meetings are held alternate months. For Information contactcarolgregory30@gmail.comUnited States —Arizona – Phoenix area Metal Heads, Feat of Clay Chapter of the PMC Guild - The MetalHeads are a diverse group of silver clay enthusiasts with various backgrounds and interests with onecommon goal. They are dedicated to sharing their passion with friends and have fun doing it! The MHFOCmeet monthly at Fire & Friends Z Art Studio located at 8550 N. 91st Avenue in Peoria AZ. The meetingsconsist of sharing information as well as experimenting with different techniques, processes & mediums.Dues are $20 per year, payable after your first meeting plus a $5 per meeting donation. Some knowledge ofmetal clay is helpful, but not required, all levels are welcome. The groups goals are to share ideas and expandour knowledge, but most of all to have fun with friends! www.mhfoc.org www.ffzstudio.comCalifornia – Metal Clay Alchemists Society of San Diego County - Regularly meets at theContinuing Education building, West City Pt. Loma Campus, room 127, 6:00 pm. The address is 3249Fordham St, San Diego 92110. A holiday gathering in December. Contact Ann and Stan Rosier at ann_stanrosier@yahoo.com for more information. All Metal Clay Enthusiasts are welcome!San Diego County Chapter of the PMC Guild - Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday ofevery month at 6:30 pm. 5654 Mildred Street, San Diego, CA 92110 Contact Person: Melissa @mwilcoxson83@aol.comBlog: www.sdcpmcguild.blogspot.com http://www.pmcguild.com/chapters/sandiego/about.htmlSan Diego Guild - Contact Louise Shadonix, Oversight Director San Diego PMC Guild for moreinformation.Art Clay Society of Orange County - Our meetings are held on the second Friday of each monthat 7p.m. We meet at Brea Bead Works, 1027 East Imperial Highway, Suite D5, Brea, California 92821.Please contact Candace Steppes at artclaysocietyoc@gmail.com for more information.Colorado – The Western Slope Metal Clay Artisans Chapter - aka Grand Junction Chapterof the PMC Guild and the Art Clay Society. We serve metal clay enthusiasts on the western slope ofColorado and in eastern Utah. We meet in Grand Junction, CO on the third Saturday of every month from10 am to 2 pm where we have studio exploration time lead by our members as well as several seminarseach year presented by nationally known metal clay artists. We are a ‘non-denominational’ group duallychartered by both PMC Guild (PMCG) and Art Clay Society (ACS) with interest in all types of metal clay.78 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

We have no local dues, but members are required to join both the ACS and PMCG after attending onemeeting. Contact Cindy Holst Chapter Leader cindysancolorado@yahoo.com for more information.Florida – Florida Suncoast Chapter of PMC Guild (Sarasota and Bradenton),meets at 6:30 on the third Wednesday of each month at the Reinemeyer Studio, 2550 26th St., WestBradenton, FL. Contact Wendy Traver or visit http://www.pmcguild.com/chapters/floridasuncoast.html formore information.PMC Southwest Florida, is the southwest Florida chapter of the national PMC Guild. The southwestFlorida chapter meets in the southern half of Florida at least part of the year. We look forward to meetingyou. Contact Helene K. helene_florida@yahoo.com for more information.The Miami Metal Clay Artists, which is the local chapter of Art Clay Society, USA, and PMC Guildmeets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 630 p.m. for social and 7:00 for meeting and project.Meetings are held at Torchfire Studio, 4229 Southwest 75th Ave., Miami, FL 33255. We welcome all metalclay enthusiasts. Contact chapter leader Bernadette Denoux 305 273-8829.For more information visitwww.miamimetalclayartists.com Email Bernadette at Miamimetalclayartists@yahoo.com.Illinois – Chicago South Metal Clay Alliance welcomes all metal clay enthusiasts: all experiencelevels, all brands, all metals! We are a technique-focused but relaxed and open group who loves to meeton the 3rd Saturday of each month at 1pm, at Art Clay Society Headquarters. (4535 Southwest Highway,Oak Lawn, IL 60453). We enjoy demonstrations mingled with open studios, field trips, and priceless infosharing. For more information, please email Katie at Katie@artclayworld.com. We’ll enjoy meeting you!Suburban Silver Society meets the second Friday of each month, all metal clay artists are invited. Weare a hands-on group, we work on a project at each meeting. New techniques and demonstrations arepresented. For more information contact Deb Wojnorowski at fussyfinery@sbcglobal.net.Kansas – The Kansas City chapter of the PMC Guild is an eclectic group of artists from thegreat Kansas City metropolitan area with a common interest in metal clays—PMC, ArtClay, Copper,Bronze. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month to share a hands-on exploration of a technique ormedia. Dues are currently $10.00 annually. Contact chapter president Lynette Fisk at bylynette@gmail.com or check out our website www.kcpmcguild.org for current meeting information.Massachusetts – Greater Boston Metal Clay Chapter meets every 4th Sunday of eachmonth at Metalwerx, 50 Guinan Street, Waltham, MA from 7pm - 9pm. Each meeting we discuss newtopics, ideas, have a demo, and discuss our current month’s challenge. For more information visit them athttp://bostonmetalclay.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=130525423846New York – PMC Guild-Syracuse/CNY Chapter meets the 3rd Sunday of the month at 3:00-4:45 at the Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Way, ManliusUpstate New York Metal Clay Guild - Studio 34 Creative Arts Center and Gallery, 34 Elton St., Rochester,NY 14607. Contact Marilynne at Studio34artists@aol.com or call 585-737-5858 for more information.Ohio – The Northeast Ohio Chapter of the PMC Guild meets monthly in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.For more information please contact the chapter representative at neopmc155@gmail.comThe Ohio Metal Clay & Artisan Guild gathers at Zeffers Farm Studios in Waynesville OH {nearDayton, Cincy & Columbus} every 4th Sunday. Guests welcome. RSVP’s requested. For guests that havenever worked with metal clay a short make & take can be scheduled. Metal Clay & supplies are availableat discount prices to help encourage artisans in this medium. Contact Trish at zeffersstudios@earthlink.net or 513-897-2406 for more info. See us on Facebook & Yahoo! www. ZeffersFarmStudios.comThe PMC Guild of Columbus Ohio meets the 4th Thursday of the month at Xenos (in the CafeBldg.), 1340 Community Park Drive, Columbus, OH 43229. Besides discussing the general businessof our guild, members bring current work to share and answer any questions regarding thier jewelry.Members volunteer to do short demonstrations. We have several workshops a year and for the first time,we are planning classes with other guilds. Contact Deborah Coffelt at email: dacoffelt@aol.comSummer 2012 • MetalClayToday.com 79

Pennsylvania – Greater Philadelphia Metal Clay GuildWe are an informal group of Metal Clay artists interested in meeting others with an interest in Metal Clayin the Greater Philadelphia area. Meetings will be held monthly in the West Chester area (Details tofollow if you join the group). New and experienced artisans are welcome, shared learning opportunitiesamong members, learning opportunities with outside artists, field trips, play sessions and more. StarPrinting at 1075 Andrew Dr., Suite A, West Chester, PA, 19380. Email hgage1@ptd.net for more infoFacebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=142323869145035&v=infoef=”javascWestern PA Chapter of the PMC Guild - Metal clay enthusiasts from Western PA and surroundingareas of OH and WV are welcome to join us as we educate and inspire one another, regardless of yourpreferences for brand or metal. We meet approximately once a month, on a variable schedule. Visit ourhome page http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MetalClayWesternPA for current information and to join ouronline community. Please include your name (and general location) in your request to join at: wpapmc@gmail.com.CLASSIFIED ADSHilary AbadaI would like to start a hands-on metalclayers group in Queens or New YorkCity. I have a studio and would like tomeet one Saturday or Sunday per monthwith other like-minded clayers who enjoysharing in the process of creativity. Alllevels welcome. Give me a call and let’sget started.Call Hilary Abada at 718-380-0570email femhil@aol.comFloridalma LandryCertified Instructor - PMC and ArtClayBeginner and Advanced Level Classes504-430-6062pmclady@cox.netCrazy Baby Creations / Christina Ogata- Vacaville, CALearn metal clay, fused glass, wirework,and beading/stringing techniques in small,intimate classes held in our fully equippedstudio. We offer all levels of training andeven customize classes upon request.Use our hand tools during class, so youcan explore now and purchase toolslater. Use our tools and equipment duringour monthly Open Studio hours. We sellsupplies, tools and equipment to studentsat a discount.cbcompanies@comcast.net707-689-5464http://www.crazybabycreations.com80 MetalClayToday.com • Summer 2012

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