April 12th Meeting Wrap-up
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Bond, Clay Bond


*by Chris Brooks* 

So Clay Bond Plus can be torch fired but it is not simple. The second installment will be at the October meeting so stay tuned. Some tips for working with syringe were also presented.


Announcements:



Paige has published everything for 2015. There are lots of exciting events planned for this year. Thank you Paige for all your hard work.

If you would like to get meeting reminders and wrap-ups by email, here is what you do. Look on the right hand side of the blog. The second item is: “Follow by Email”. Please enter your email and follow all the steps to confirm. 

Furthermore, once you start getting these emails, you can make a comment and your comment will go to all those email recipients who wish to see them. 



Resources:

Registration is open for the Artisan Craft Expo in Las Vegas is July 9-11. I have registered for 3 classes! Click on Class Registration to see the classes.

https://www.artisancraftexpo.com


The Culver City Rock and Mineral Club Fiesta of Gems will be Saturday and Sunday June 27th & 28th.

http://www.culvercityrocks.org/fiesta.htm


Gem Resources has a variety of stones that can be fired in place along with information about firing limitations. Small orders are no problem. For the Channel Set Workshop you will need 3-5 same size square or rectangular stones. Stones should not be smaller than 3mm x 5mm and not larger than 6mm X 8mm.

http://www.gemresources.com/index.php?catbyname=Lab%20Faceted%20Gemstones


Want a look at the future? 3D printers are coming to metal clay.

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20131112-mini-metal-maker-to-bring-3d-metal-printing-to-the-masses.html


Dues:
Your first meeting is completely free, so come check us out and see what you think,  If you want to join, dues are $25.00 by cash or check and $26.00 by credit card, for the whole year, you really can't beat that.


Sign up for the following workshops now:


Michelle Ross - Faux Bone and cold connections on April 25th.

Marcia Colquhoun - "Silhouette Cut Pattern Earrings" on July 25th

Chris Brooks - "Channel Set Pendant or Earrings" on September 26th

Contact Michelle to sign upmross50@sbcglobal.net





 Coming next month!!!

May 17th

This meeting is on the Third Sunday
and will be an Open Studio!!! 

Open Studios are held at Paige's Studio in Culver City and start at 10:00AM.

Open Studio time is for getting projects started or working on any unfinished project sitting on your bench.  All projects are welcome. 

Because space is limited, RSVPs are required.
RSVPs will start May 3rd and will end May 15th.  To RSVP please send an email to paige (at) paigelitfin.com.  Please give a short description of what you plan to work on and if you are hoping to have access to any special tools.

You will have full use of; the brainpower of the people around you, the metal clay supplies in the studio, and the metalsmithing supplies in the studio.

You will need to bring:
Your own hand tools (there are some at the studio but supplies are limited)
Your own metal clay, metal, beads, stones and findings...
wonderfully friendly attitude that will allow us to work closely together
And a willingness to share your knowledge

The studio is equipped with basic tools:  There is no rolling mill or Hydraulic press.  For a complete-ish list of tools in the studio please see The Studio post.

This should be a lot of fun and a good change to get some work done.  So bring a project, a bag of tools, a bag lunch, and your lovely creative self!!!

When:
The "Open Studio" starts at 10:00am and ends at 5:00pm.  The meeting portion of the open studio will be at 1:00pm, our usual meeting time.    But you are welcome to come and go as you please.

Where:
Paige's Studio Culver City California.  If you have never been to the studio shoot Paige an email at paige (at) paigelitfin.com

Don't miss it!!! 
See you next time!!! 

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