Following is a list of innovative Silver Metal Clay classes presented by Holly Gage. They highlight some of the signature techniques she has developed.
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Gage’s Negative Space Caning
Negative Space Caning is a high energy workshop focusing on creating filigree, chambers for enamel or polymer inlay, and patterns easily duplicated for tessellating designs by combining Metal Clay and a combustible material that disappears after firing in a kiln.
This exciting new technique developed by Holly Gage is a springboard idea for looking at and working with Metal Clay in a whole new way.
The class will include a presentation and handouts on the basic cane making process, what combustible materials are suitable for the process, as well as simple and advance assembly techniques. You will also be introduced to how a complex cane is designed and created. Your finished piece will be of your own design ready for polishing and a patina at the workshop or inlaid on your own.
For details and/or registration: http://www.hollygage.com/pages/classes.html
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April 26 • Miami The Best Bead Show, FL • http://www.bestbeadshow.com
July 16 - 18 • MCWC, IL • http://www.metalclayworldconference.com/
September 12 - 1 • Tucson, AZ • http://www.ffstudio.com
March 2010 • France Metal Clay Retreat • http://www.hollygage.com/pages/classes.html
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Making Your Own Prongs for Free-formed Rainbow Titanium
Free-formed rainbow Titanium can be very intriguing. It is bright, colorful, sculptural and very different from anything people have seen in the past. Jewelry artisans pick it up, turn it about and examine the brilliant colors on all sides. They hold it under the light, tilting their hand and suddenly they notice the subtle color changes and sparkle at every angle. Then a strange look comes over them. “I love it, but how do I incorporate it into a piece of jewelry.”
The answer is a cold connection. One of the methods I use to set Titanium is with hand built prongs. So come with me on an exploratory trip into incorporating Titanium into a piece of fine artisan jewelry. In the process you’ll learn how to work with any uniquely shaped item whether it is titanium, a shell, coral, irregular shaped gem or cab and so much more.
The class will include a presentation and handouts on making and incorporating handmade prongs into your work, proper placement and structural consideration for the prongs, basics do’s and don’ts of prong making, as well learning how to design with shrinkage in mind. Your finished piece will be of your own unique design inspired by your individual titanium or free-formed item of choice.
For details and/or registration: http://www.hollygage.com/pages/classes.html
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April 24 • Best Bead Show, Miami, FL • http://www.bestbeadshow.com
August 8 & 9 • PA Guild of Craftsmen, York, PA • http://www.hollygage.com/pages/classes.html
September 12 - 1 • Tucson, AZ * http://www.ffstudio.com
March 2010 • France Metal Clay Retreat • http://www.hollygage.com/pages/classes.html
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Exquisite Designs Pendant: Silver Metal Clay Repoussé, Hand-wrought texture and carved details.
I will share my secrets in transforming original photos or drawings into highly detailed, low relief images looking similar in style to traditional repoussé. Students will learn to wet-work a reverse polymer mold of their image; manipulate the clay and use tools to create different hand-wrought textural effects; and to carve details for the finishing touch. The results are unique and original, beautifully echoing the hand of the artist.
For details and/or registration: http://www.hollygage.com/pages/classes.html
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April 25 • Best Bead Show, Miami, FL • http://www.bestbeadshow.com
August 8 & 9 • PA Guild of Craftsmen, York, PA • http://www.hollygage.com/pages/classes.html
March 2010 • France Metal Clay Retreat • http://www.hollygage.com/pages/classes.html