Search results matching tag 'art clay silver'

Re: My AC pieces

skladsznurowadel — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:23:58 GMT

thx a lot for all nice comments. working with silver and gems is my love - here are some my recent works:

Re: A few metal clay pieces

Kenem Bijoux — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:55:28 GMT

Thank you for your kind comments on the KIMONO. Your right about keeping it simple. I actually first had enameled the parts that are now covered with the 22K gold but, it was just too much. I ground it all off and then added the gold. I like it much better than the original idea that I had.

I know what you mean about classes. I'm an autodicact by force as there are just no classes here in France. In fact, I'm coming to the States for the month of November and I found a few classes here and there that I jumped on. It may be my only chance to work with some "qualified" teachers. Actually though, Gordon Uyehara will be teaching in Cannes at the end of September and I got into that class. But, other than that, that's the only class offered here. Really looking forward to studying under Gordon. So, to all you teachers there in the State, France is an open market for you!!

Again, thanks for your kind comments.

Re: A few metal clay pieces

Kenem Bijoux — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:46:28 GMT

Hello,

Firstly, thanks for the nice comments. And yes, I'm a 'newbie' with the metal clays and these are my first pieces. All together, I think I've only done 6 or so items. But, I'm working feverishly on some new rings and pendants in combinations of bronze and silver and copper and silver.

Yes, the second piece is just a plain T-shirt where the snake chain runs through the sleeves to form a pendant. The T-shirt is a design idea that I borrowed from Hadar Jacobson. I did do a kimono though, with 22K gold and enamel. This is it:

I still have a long way to go with these new materials. Here in France, it's a fairly new discipline that is just beginning to be available to us.

Again, thank you for your kind comments. Merci.

A few metal clay pieces

Kenem Bijoux — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:57:44 GMT

It's been a long time since I've last posted and I wanted to share what I've been working on since my last posts. Took some time off from traditional metal work to give a shot at working with the metal clays. Your thoughts are welcomed:

Thanks for looking. Merci

Re: Share your heart bead & heart jewelry here...

Tatia — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:00:41 GMT

My heart :) made with Art Clay Silver....

Sannette

www.tatiana-unique-handmade-jewelry.webs.com

need advice on digital controllers to upgrade my manual kiln

jeweliegirl — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:33:16 GMT

I've been working pretty successfully with a Jen-Ken GS manual kiln for some time, but I think it's time to upgrade to a digital controller. (Ok, the truth is I fired a load of pieces into a puddle of fine silver & glass goo the other day . I don't trust the analog pyrometer reading anymore.)

I've been researching various standalone controllers & don't think I need major bells & whistles. I don't need much more than a simple ramp and hold, plus I'd prefer to keep the cost under $300.00.

Does anyone have any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Re: Burnishing in a tumbler: help!! pieces turn black

pdx silversmith — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:09:01 GMT

It took a lot of work to make my pieces shiny again after they came out with a dark brown patina. What finally worked? I soaked my shot in flat Coke for several hours and then rinsed it well. I don't know if that made a difference but it took all the shine off the shot, so I'm sure it removed whatever was responsible for the patina. Debra Carus, a wonderful silver clay artist and senior ACS instructor, told me the best way to fix darkened silver clay pieces is to re-fire them. She said pickling also works--so I assume this would be a good solution for sterling and gold pieces.

I bought a new tumbler barrel, and after re-firing, used that with several tablespoons of burnishing soap instead of the usual Dawn. I let it run overnight and was very happywith the result--and extremely relieved. (Lortone 3A tumbler barrels work just fine with the tumbler from Harbor Freight. You can buy the barrel for about $20 if you ever need a replacement. I got mine from a local rock shop.)

Re: Burnishing in a tumbler: help!! pieces turn black

beadmanic — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:21:37 GMT

Thanks everyone for the tips, I was sure glad to know my pieces were restorable. I'm going to try all idesa to see with one works best for me and the glass jar sounds pretty original and you could see the pieces as your burnishing them. I'm very visual like alot of us artist's so I would find that interesting to see. ( for a short time of course)

Happy burnishing

beadmanic

Ultralite Kiln

Atarah — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:25:37 GMT

Has anyone tried the Ultralite kiln?

Is it a good option for a cheaper kiln?

What sort of clay and techniques can you use with it.

Thank you

Atarah

Charms for Charity

gagedesigns — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:19:17 GMT

Charms for charity

Last summer, the Metal Clay community lost one of its own when Robin Whittemore, a talented jewelry artist and active member in the Metal Clay community, lost her courageous battle with cancer. Robin struggled with breast cancer and after six years of chemotherapy, radiation and medication, she was then told she’d required a bone marrow transplant.
Robin inspired the group with her uplifting spirit and love of life. Sadly, she died during the summer of 2007, leaving a legacy of courage and charity among her friends and colleagues.
Now Metal Clay artists from around the country have decided to honor Robin and their own loved ones who have succumbed to this disease by raising funds to benefit the American Cancer Society and The Marrow Foundation.
Metal Clay is a new way of working with silver, gold and platinum. It is a moldable metal that transforms from a clay-like state into pure sculpted precious metal jewelry with the heat of a torch or kiln.
Dozens of Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and Art Clay artists have created handcrafted charms for bracelets and necklaces, which will be raffled to raise money for cancer treatment and prevention. Members of the Metal Clay community have donated every aspect of this project, from making charms and bracelets to designing and selling raffle tickets and donating Web site space and credit card fees.
This is your chance to own a unique work of art created by the nation's premier Metal Clay artists. Raffle tickets are only $5 each or five for $20 and all proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society and The Marrow Foundation.
These pieces of fine jewelry will be raffled on July 20 during the PMC Conference 2008 at Purdue University, but you do not have to be present to win. Tickets can be purchased at the conference or in advance at www.wholelottawhimsy.com or at www.medacreations.com. Tickets and directions for payment submissions can also be printed out from www.pmcguild.com or www.artclayworld.com.
Each ticket purchased brings with it the chance for a special piece of fine jewelry but it also brings us one step closer to a cure. Visit www.pmcguild.com, www.artclayworld.com, www.wholelottawhimsy.com or www.medacreations.com to do your part.

For more information, contact Holly Gage of Gage Designs, metal clay member and project coordinator, at hgage1@ptd.net.

http://www.HollyGage.com