2/1/2020 2:30pm-6pm Lyle Rayfield Charm-Ing Memories

Charms can hold special memories for many of us. They may commemorate a significant event, a special trip, an enjoyable experience, or celebrate a momentous occasion. Some are even lucky charms. Discover how to capture your memories in silver metal clay and create personalized bracelet charms. You will learn to capture a fingerprint, stamp clay with descriptive words or symbols, and use molds for charm replication. You will also learn how to torch fire silver clay with a simple butane torch so you can make additional charms on your own without having to buy a kiln. Demonstration and instruction will cover how to properly roll, texture, shape, refine, fire, and finish metal clay creations (no experience necessary).

Fine silver metal clay, sterling silver jump rings, polishing materials, tool use, firing and finishing materials and miscellaneous workshop supplies.

Upgraded kit: includes sterling silver link bracelet; upgraded kit fee: $65.00

2 chain nose pliers (for assembling jump rings), magnifying lens (optional), apron (optional)

Metal clay tool kits, words and letter stamps, various texture plates and stamps, miniature molds, relevant workshop materials and miscellaneous supplies