July 12th Meeting Wrap-up Chris 9:00 AM 0 comments

"Twist and Shout"

*by Julia Lutz* 

Julia expertly demonstrated and explained PMC Flex clay. Yes you have more working time. Thin pieces seem to be the most flexible but coils not so much. One hour on a hot tray will dry the flex so that it can be filed and sanded. The handout is also helpful. Thank you Julia for experimenting with this so that we know what to expect.

Thank you:

Paige for an outstanding job at the Culver City Gem Show. Next year, it would be nice to have more people contribute to the display. It would also help if two people per day would volunteer to demonstrate so that Paige has more time to chat with show attendees.

Reminders:

Design Challenge is due Nov 8th

Resources:

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 and have flat tops.

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

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 workshop now:

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

Contact Michelle to sign up. mross50@sbcglobal.net

 Coming next month!!!

The Last Open Studio of 2015!!! 

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 July 26th and will end August 7th.  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.

See you next time!!!