Kiln-Fired Silver Metal Clay
Cindy Pankopf
Class Preview
- In-depth Instruction; over 423 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
10:34
Meet Cindy and go over what you'll learn about clay and how to use the Craftsy platform. Discuss kilns and clay types with Cindy and your classmates on the platform.
Setting Up Your Workspace
46:48
An appropriate workspace is key to project success and safety. Learn about the firing process, kilns, tools and all the basics of the metal clay itself.
Foundation Skills
47:01
Build your foundation skills with Cindy's step-by-step guidance. You'll learn to store and reclaim your clay, as well as fire it up!
Stone Setting Sampler
58:45
Tackle your first project by setting a stone! Cindy shows you how to consider your stone choices, use acrylic stamps and prep for your stone setting.
Kiln Firing Stone Setting Sampler
40:25
Learn how to kiln fire your stone sampler and ensure a great finish. Cindy will demonstrate different settings and patinas.
Entwined Pendant
37:43
Make a beautiful pendant with silver clay and glass. Cindy guides you through practicing snake formations and carving vines!
Kiln Firing Entwined Pendant
30:18
Cindy will walk you through kiln firing your beautiful entwined pendant.
Working with Cork Clay
13:43
Learn about cork clay and the joys of working in this novel medium. Cindy's tips and techniques are sure to spark your creativity.
Carving Custom Textures
15:55
What is polymer clay? When should you use polymer clay? Cindy answers these questions and more to get your project underway with polymer clay!
A Bead of Your Own
29:39
Learn to make hollow beads with Cindy's step-by-step instruction. Once you begin firing beads, the jewelry possibilities are endless.
Kiln Firing a Bead of Your Own
25:39
Learn the best practices for firing your beads in the kiln. Cindy takes you step by step through this intricate and invigorating process.
Bonus - Patinas
38:52
Learn how to create a rainbow patina, a spot patina and a reverse gel patina. You can also avoid unwanted patina's with Cindy's expert advice.
Bonus - Troubleshooting
26:42
Learn what to do when your greenware (unfired clay) breaks and how to repair post-firing breaks.
Description
Get fired up with certified silver clay master Cindy Pankopf, author of The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Metal Clay Jewelry. Learn to shape, fire and finish silver metal clay into ornate, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, including earrings, pendants and beads made using advanced techniques like stone setting and glass application. Once Cindy teaches you to sculpt cork clay bases and carve polymer texture stamps, your jewelry design will be limited only by your imagination.
Cindy Pankopf
Cindy Pankopf is an Art Clay Silver Master Instructor and the author of The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Metal Clay Jewelry. She also runs Cindy Pankopf's Creative Place in Fullerton, Calif.
Bonus materials available after purchase