February workshop: Bird/Nest lentil bead

This months workshop will involve making a textured  lentil bead with a transfer inside. The way I make the opening is with the new All-In-One Cabezel molds (of course).

 

 

 

Materials List

• Usual clay kit (pasta machine, tile, blades, etc)
• Texture sheet
• Guilder's paste, Pearlex, etc to highlight texture
• Course sandpaper /fine sandpaper
• Round cookie cutters 1 1/8" and larger
• Paper to work on
• 2 light bulbs- If you bring the typical old style, your pendant will be
  larger than if you bring the small round 25 watt vanity style (the type that
  are used for the long strips of lights in washrooms around mirrors) If you
  were at the January meeting and saw my pendant it was made with the large
  old style light bulb
• If you have the Straight 'N narrow texture sheet please bring it
• A dab or 2 of super glue and some liquid clay, an eyepin and a bail to hang
  the pendant if you have these
• Clay, of course
  

Happy New Year Party Jan 29

The January 29th meeting is a potluck Happy New Year party.  Bring something to eat and share, and, if you'd like, a small gift to put in the pile for a Christmas gift exchange.

There will be games to play as well.

Also bring ideas for classes you'd like to teach or would like to learn so that we can start to set schedules for this year.  We'll have a selection of books to generate ideas.

New members most definitely welcome.

November lesson - Christmas Reindeer

November marks our last class for 2011 and we're going to be doing Christmas Reindeer. Skill level is beginner and I'll be sharing some of the materials if you don't have them.

Here are the material requirements

• Scrap clay that's somewhat brownish rolled on thickest setting, 2-3 inches long and wide
• Brown clay that contrasts a bit with scrap clay rolled on thin setting, same size
  
• 5 toothpicks
• Coppery wire or other wire, about 12 inches, scissors or wire cutter
  
• Red clay if making a Rudolph nose, black clay for regular nose
  
• White and black clay to make eyes, pea size, or just use googly eyes
• Something to colour the toothpicks with (I use a combination of Future and Pearlex)
• Christmas embellishments
• Optional - Pearlex powder in brownish colours for the body to highlight texture
• Wire brush or sandpaper for texture
• Glue (I like Weldbond)

If you can't make it to November's class be sure to join us in January for our Happy New Year Pot Luck.

New members always welcome.

Cold Connections, September's Meeting

Here are the pictures of examples for this months class in Cold Connections with Elaine.

June's Meeting - Miniature Foods

Hi Folks,

Our very own Jacey Culham will be teaching miniature food on Sunday June 26. Food items demonstrated will include bacon and eggs, donuts, cup of coffee, slice of pie and whole pie and more!

Supplies to bring along:

*Firm clay - Fimo classic, Kato or well leached Premo in lots of "food" colours - small amounts only will be needed of
white, dark brown, caramel, beige, yellow, red, green, orange - in fact just bring lots of colours period!
*Needle nose jewellery pliers
*wire cutter or nail clippers
*2 inch head pins
*TLS (liquid clay)
*small fine pointed paintbrush
*yogurt cup for water, yogurt or cottage cheese lid for palette
*jewellery findings - only if desired - earring wires, pin backs (very small), charm bracelet
*your regular clay kit including pasta machine
*patience and a sense of humour!

Additional Tool Pics For The Cat Pin Class

Pictured above is the pigment ink marker I use to outline the cat's features, as well as the dollar store tool I use for making the cat's eyes.

March meeting - cat pins

Here is a picture of what we'll be making at the March meeting - it's a hinged cat by Debbie.

For materials

For materials you'll need

3 colours of clay to make a skinner blend
Some brads which can be bought at Michaels (use your 40% off coupon)
Liquid clay
A marker which can write on clay
A pin back
Some white clay for eyes

Your basic clay kit

Here's a picture of the brads.