The Metal Clay Basic Tool Kit
*by Chris Brooks*
My basic metal clay tool kit sparked a great exchange of ideas. What works best for you may depend upon how you like to work. Thank you Sandy for one of the handouts.
The Metal Clay Basic Tool Kit
*by Chris Brooks*
My basic metal clay tool kit sparked a great exchange of ideas. What works best for you may depend upon how you like to work. Thank you Sandy for one of the handouts.
Dues:
It is a new year so everyone's dues are due. 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 for the whole year, you really can't beat that.
Announcements:
Announcements:
Fiesta of Gems is June 25th (10-6) and 26th (10-5). This is the Culver City Rock and Mineral Club Show.
We need volunteers to chat with people or to demonstrate. Please email Paige with the time that you are available.
We also neeed to have examples of your work (with at least some metal Clay) for the display. Please bring your pieces to the June meeting.
Enamel Show at the Craft & Folk Art Museum. Exhibit has 120 significant works from 1920 to the present. The show ends May 8th.
http://www.cafam.org/exhibitions/
Resources:
The syringe pen for metal clay can be purchased from Amazon for about $31 until they run out!
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_17?url=search-alias%3Darts-crafts&field-keywords=syringe+pen+for+clay&sprefix=syringe+pen+for+c%2Caps%2C187
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_17?url=search-alias%3Darts-crafts&field-keywords=syringe+pen+for+clay&sprefix=syringe+pen+for+c%2Caps%2C187
Art Clay also has it.
Contenti has the Multi-Angle Miter Cutting Jig for $64
https://contenti.com/sawing/sawing-jigs/multi-angle-miter-cutting-jig?utm_source=Contenti+eMailing+List&utm_campaign=47570766a6-MC-20150418&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7746622e74-47570766a6-87139801
they also have Art Clay Copper on Bronze
Kit Kraft has a number of copper shapes perfect for enameling and enameling supplies.
https://kitkraft.com/t/categories/craft-supplies/copper
Thompson Enamel has Copper Shapes, Brooch Sets, switch plates and Decals along with a large selection of enamel.
http://thompsonenamel.com
Delphi has glass, metal clay supplies and lots more.
http://www.delphiglass.com/
Fire Mountain Gems has good chain prices. They also have tons of other stuff.
http://www.firemountaingems.com/shop/sterling_silver-chain_necklaces-silver_colored
Beaducation has Free Online Classes in metalwork, wirework, PMC and more.
https://www.beaducation.com/class_categories
Sur La Table has Reusable Cookie Sheet Liners (non stick work surface)
Masters Brush Cleaner is available at Amazon, Blick Art, Michaels and more. There is even a You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoovPge1Rq4
Princeton Synthetic Brushes can be found at Blick Art,
http://www.dickblick.com/products/princeton-series-4050-synthetic-sable-round/
Workshops:
We had so many wonderful pieces, there were not enough boxes! Way to go everybody, keep up the good work.
Workshops:
Michelle Ross - Beginning Metal Fabrication on April 23rd. Class is full and there is a waiting list. Contact Michelle if you want to know more.
Chris Brooks - Syringe Projects on May 21st. Contact Michelle to sign up
Michelle Ross - Advanced Metalsmithing Ring on July 16th.
Coming next month!!!
Torches!!"
*by Michelle Ross*
See You Then!!!
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