METAL CLAY TODAY MAGAZINE SUMMER 2010 ISSUE

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Publisher’s Notepad

Dear Metal Clay Friends and other sojourners into the world of metal clay, This is our fourth edition of Metal Clay Today. Hard to believe that a very short year ago we were sitting around the benches of our local jewelry class musing about the need for a magazine devoted entirely to we metal clay enthusiasts. Your response to our efforts has been so incredible. Thank you from the bottom of our collective hearts.

What’s new at Metal Clay Today online: New Resource for Certified Metal Clay Instructors. Get listed in the Guilds, Societies and Metal Clay Instructors page... a free service to our subscribers. CD version of Metal Clay Today now available. Get the First Year Metal Clay Today on CD at our new store: www.shop. metalclaytoday.com Clayers Club The Clayer’s Club is coming soon! More details announced as they become available

We’re also very tickled to have been able to meet some of the finest and best known Metal Clay Artists in our virtual community. Today, you will get a chance to learn just a little bit more about a very special artist… Holly Gage! I’m certain you will recognize her name because of the great work she has done in spearheading the “Charms for Charity” fundraiser, or the annual calendar devoted to the metal clay artists or even or should I say especially because she has brought the world “Titanium”! You will also find out more about a newcomer, many of you have come to know and admire, Gale Schlagel. We were introduced to Gale when she submitted her work for inclusion in our gallery. We have been a fan of hers ever since. May I humbly suggest you submit your work to the gallery? You never know where that might lead. In today’s edition, we are pleased to present more talented artists from around the globe. Lori’s Best of the Blog features Emma Baird and Louise Hunter, two great artists from Europe.

Speaking of global artists, of the five winners of the ‘New Beginnings’ challenge, two were from the continent of Europe! All winners’ work is presented for your enjoyment. Be sure to check out the next challenge and enter yours. Our website has been undergoing some changes recently. Hope you’ll take the time to peruse it and let us know your opinion. In addition, we are planning some new features at the site, such as the “Clayer’s Club”. Look for an email with details very soon. Until next time,

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July 2010 Volume 1, Issue 4

Artist Showcase Holly Gage

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Artist, Entrepeneur and Philanthropist

Rising Star Gale Schlagel

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presents a bold new look in clay

Guided Tour Photographing Jewelry

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Steve Rossman shares his techniques for getting the best from your camera

Step-by-Step Nancy Garber

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creates metal clay Magnetic Clasps

Step-by-Step Silver Meets Copper

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Easily embed copper within silver

Step-by-Step Folded Silver Paper

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Origami... not just for paper anymore

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New Beginnings

See the entries and meet the winners of Metal Clay Today’s Challenge.

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— Features — 3 Publisher’s Notepad 24 Tips ‘N Tricks 30 Best of the Blogs 31 Guest Blogger 32-33 Book Reviews 34 Trends – Designing for Men Challenge 35 40 Guilds 42 Gallery Cover features:

Lady Liberty by Holly Gage Lentil Earrings by Gale Schlagel Subscribers are free to print this magazine for their own use or share with family and friends. The intellectual property and photos of the artists is copyright protected.

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Artist Showcase by Tes Shea

Holly Gage Artist, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist I have to admit it. I’m a Holly Gage fan! Many of us metalclayers are. I had the great pleasure of listening to Holly at the Metal Clay World Conference in Chicago last July. At that time I was just a face in the crowd and was clueless to all she does to encourage, support and inspire metal clay artists world-wide. Over the course of the last year, I’ve come to learn a lot more about this very talented woman. She has graciously allowed me to tell you a little bit more of her story. Holly has always been an artist. She grew up in the city of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. During her youth she took many art classes. It was a way to stay out of mischief and was a very positive influence in her life. Holly believes emphatically that art should be a part of every young person’s development because it provides them with an outlet to express themselves, it is very good for developing their self-esteem, and it helps them to connect the statements made in art to the culture in which we live.

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She still lives in Pennsylvania, but now resides with her children and husband Chris, in what is known as Pennsylvania Dutch country. It is an area rich in tradition and nature. Chris and Holly have been business partners for the best part of 15 years now. They have had many adventures together including designing and publishing a parenting magazine with a fairly substantial readership. Teaching is a real love and passion for Holly. In her classes, students are encouraged to find their inner voice and to reach for the next level. Recently, she put together an artist retreat with her good friend and fellow artist, Angela Crispin. The retreat was held in an 1883 Mill in France! What could be more fun!? Spending the week learning more about metal clay while enjoying the company of friends in a fabulous location! If you happen to be going to the PMC Conference this year, www.pmc-conference.com, you’re in for a treat, Holly will be presenting “In the Midst of a Revolution comes Innovation and Opportunity – Are ‘You’ Seizing the Moment?” At the conference something special is going to take place. The Charms for Charity will be raffling off, bracelets to benefit the Marrow Foundation and the Cancer Society. Charms for Charity began at the 2008 conference when Holly and friends were taking about the charms exchange. Holly has been one of the lead volunteers for the past two years. Last year, 500 charms were donated by metal clay artists and 30 bracelets were created with over $12,750.00 donated AND 100% of the money given to the charity! You can still be a part of this worthy cause, Summer 2010 • MetalClayToday.com

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Artist Showcase but you’ll have to get your charms to Holly by July 6th. For more details, visit www.pmc-conference.com/events/charmsfor-charity.html. Holly has also been very instrumental in promoting other metal clay artists. She and her darling husband put together The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry each year. The calendar is an opportunity for metal clay artists to showcase their work for all to see and admire. Many new metal clay artists were featured in the 2010 edition of the calendar! You can find the detail for submitting your entries at www.HollyGage.com. If you’d like a chance to be included. I should let you know, entries must be submitted between June 15 and August 15 to be considered.

at artifacts from Rome or Greece.

After speaking with Holly I came to the conclusion that Holly is a consummate artist of the highest caliber, an extraordinary entrepreneur, and a humanitarian. She also views our art form through the lens of a curator. She knows that every piece of metal clay jewelry created is a part of our history. Some future generation will discover it and try to figure us out in much the same way we look

To quote Holly: “It is the artist who records life’s history, not with words, but with images. It is my hope that whatever statement my art and jewelry makes, it is worthy of credible interpretation.”

I love being a pioneer with this relatively new medium, experimenting with its capabilities, and working on the cutting edge of new developments. It has enabled me to blend many of my artistic studies to create unique pieces of jewelry which are inspired by my original photographic images, life experiences and natural forms in nature. I often enlarge and abstract views of tiny details that one tends to miss in the hustle and bustle of daily activity. I’m interested in seeing the reaction of viewers as they study the design and recognize things that are familiar to them. Throughout my life I have found my voice through art. I have used my artistic voice to interpret my feelings about the world around me. When I am not designing jewelry or making beads, I’m with my family and children or I am teaching beginner and advanced PMC jewelry or hot glass bead making classes. I thoroughly enjoy teaching because I am able to help others to express themselves through their art. I’m hoping that unleashing their creativity through the arts is as liberating for them as it has been for me. – Holly Gage

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Rising Star

Gale Schlagel

PMC Lentil bead pendant with pink CZ’s , pearls, crystal and 24K gold

Professionally I have always worked as an interior designer. I have a BA in Art History and BFA in Design. I loved ceramics classes in college but not so much traditional silversmithing. About 7 years ago I had my first exposure to PMC at a bead show demonstration. I was mesmerized. Periodically, I attempted to find a local teacher for a class. Finally, frustrated, in 2008 I found the PMC Connection Certification classes. I took Level I with Sherry Foutopolis in San

PMC Locket with pearls and crystal, and 24K gold Antonio, Level II with Vera Lightstone in New York, and Level III with Linda Kline of Florida. Between Level I & II Certification Classes, in a magazine, I saw a reference to artist Debra Weld (debraweld.com) who lived in the area. I contacted her, and with her support, had pieces photographed by Larry Sanders in order to submit to magazines for publication. I am so grateful for Debra Weld’s encouragement to pursue PMC, and her guidance in learning Keum Boo.

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PMC Lentil ‘bead holder ‘ pendant with yellow CZ, apatite, crystal and 24K gold

I have named these pieces as a series called “Beginnings,” as I am also a beginner. The lentil beads are first fabricated and carved. The ribbon elements are then applied. One is really a type of ‘bead holder’, of which I have made several. One piece is a locket. In the Level III Certification Class my locket/box melted... I came home, remade the project and this one, to prove to myself I could do it. I found that I really enjoyed design aspects that I could incorporate by working on a 3-dimensional plane like lentil beads. Then I started playing with negative space and the inside of the lentil to add additional interest and dimension, like that which can be found in natural seeds, pods and shells. I continue to experiment with different elements and construction. For me the lentils represent “new beginnings” or “secret worlds”.

PMC Lentil bead pendant with CZ’s, tourmalines, fluorite and crystal with 24K gold

Who knows what we have inside waiting to be discovered whether it be new ideas or new talents. I am adding complexity and creativity to my new pieces. I really like the responsiveness of the clay versus traditional silver smithing. The immediacy of the clay is intriguing...it’s just the clay, you and your hands doing the talking.

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As a beginner it is my goal to continue to build inventory, executing the possibilities of different design concepts, and taking my work in new directions. I enjoy teaching level one classes from just intro to 2 day classes... as well as classes in Keum Boo, box and hinge construction. Photography by Larry Sanders

Contact Gale for information about her classes at www.galeschlagel.com.

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Capture Better Images of Your Jewelry by Steve Rossman Photographing your handcrafted jewelry can seem intimidating. But with a little preparation, and by following some reasonably simple practices and tips, you can dramatically improve the quality of your work. I’ve been shooting Jonna Faulkner’s jewelry (www.jonnafaulkner.com) and the work of other artists for many years. My techniques have evolved quite a bit Chrysalis 2 necklace from the early days. In fact, though a Jonna Faulkner long-time landscape photographer when we began documenting Jonna’s work, I had such a hard time capturing its beauty in the camera that I resorted to scanning jewelry on a simple desktop scanner. The technique yielded pretty good (but not spectacular) results. Slowly over time, I experimented with different equipment and techniques. Jewelry photography is still very much a work in progress for me, but the results have improved immeasurably. Doesn’t hurt, either, when you’re shooting terrific work! There are many elements to consider when shooting. First among them is to decide the emotion you want the photograph to convey. Is this a fanciful piece that would benefit from an informal, ‘whimsical’ treatment? Or is this work that demands drama (and, perhaps, a darker, more striking background)? To start out, here’s the best tip I can give you: use the best camera you can afford. Generally speaking, better cameras with better optics will yield better photos (or, at the least, an inexperienced photographer will find it easier to get good results from a good camera). I use a digital SLR (single lens reflex) which simply means that you view your subject directly through the lens. And I rely on just a couple of good interchangeable lenses. There’s no need to break the bank here. I always tend to use cameras that are a full step down from ‘state of the art.’ Two reasons: First, I’m cheap, and prices on last year’s model are substantially easier on the pocketbook than this year’s feature-laden ‘latest and greatest’ version.

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These pieces were scanned rather than photographed.

Stepping Stone panel bracelet, Jonna Faulkner

French Romance is a straightforward scan on white background. For Stepping Stone a gradation was added in Photoshop. A wood and white muslin box was built for the Five Leaves, which gives a sense that they are floating.

French Romance necklace Jonna Faulkner

Five Leaves Jonna Faulkner

Second, given the requirements for this kind of work (you’re not shooting hockey games at 25 frames per second or underseas coral reefs) a solid, dependable camera will often get you farther than an armload of bells and whistles.

Pod Pendulum necklace Jonna Faulkner

Even a good used camera can be more than adequate for your purposes, especially if you have a good camera repair shop in town (here in San Diego we have a great resource in Kurt’s Camera Repair, which checks out all my used camera purchases for me). My primary lens for shooting SMALL jewelry is a 60mm Autumn Fan macro. This is a necklace Jonna Faulkner fixed lens (not a zoom) and the detail it can capture The necklace mixes silver and copper. The stark black is excellent. When background helps to show the piece to its best advantage. photographing larger pieces (necklaces where we want to show both the focal point/ centerpiece and the clasp/finding, for example) I use a wider 18Summer 2010 • MetalClayToday.com

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70mm zoom lens. The reason, however, that I mention the macro lens first is that you’ll always get sharper images from a ‘fixed’ (or prime) lens than a zoom. If you’re using a zoom, then try to shoot towards the middle of the range (for an 18mm to 70mm lens, you’ll get the best sharpness when shooting between 24mm and 55mm). I always shoot with a tripod and a cable release. This allows you to shoot at lower speeds, which usually yields greater ‘depth of field’ (which is defined as the range of distance within the subject that is acceptably sharp). In order to talk about depth of field, it probably makes sense to discuss a few of the basics of picture-taking. Generally speaking, there are just 3 critical adjustments on the camera that need to be made when exposing an image:

Birdie Girl Vanessa Raffi Backer

1. Aperture opening - The diameter of the lens when it’s open to let in light. This is measured in ‘f/stops.’ The higher the f/stop number, the smaller the opening. So f/2 is a huge opening, while f/32 is a tiny dot of an opening.

Calla Lily pin Patricia Weilbacher

A wide aperture opening lets a lot of light in, so you’d think that more is better. But there’s a trade-off: the wider the lens opening, the smaller your depth of field. So whenever, possible, you want to shoot with the smallest lens opening you can, to make sure that most of your jewelry piece will be in good focus. (And okay, sometimes, for dramatic effect, you’ll want selective focus and a narrower depth of field. We’ll discuss this in later installments.) 2. Shutter Speed - The amount of time the lens remains open to collect light.

Belly Bowl Vanessa Raffi Backer

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In order to keep your lens opening small, you need to shoot for a longer period of time. The only way to do that without blurring the image, is to shoot with tripod and cable release. If your shooting reasonably long exposures (that’s anything over a 60th of a second) you’ll need the help a tripod provides. And admit it, just setting up your camera on a tripod makes you feel like a more professional photographer.

3. ISO - A setting that determines how sensitive the camera will be to incoming light. If you want to shoot in very low light situations, most cameras let you increase the ISO, setting, which makes the camera more sensitive to to the small amount of light that’s available. But here’s another nasty trade-off... the higher the ISO, the more visual ‘noise’ you get. Noise is like ‘grain’ in old film cameras. (And ‘ISO’ is like ‘ASA’ in film cameras, for those of you who can remember back that far!) Whenever possible, shoot at 200 to 300 ISO, so you’ll get much less noise. This is another reason to use your tripod and cable release. So, making a proper exposure requires that you juggle all 3 of these considerations. To fully control these elements, you’ll want to have a camera that allows you to manually override any automatic exposures. Notice I say, “override.” There’s nothing inherently wrong with point-and-shoot automatic cameras. In general, they do a pretty good job of analyzing the amount of light and adjusting the exposure to create a decent shot. But to really make your work shine, you’ll often want more than an average exposure. Nautilus pendant Linda Jean The background is both mottled and gradated to compliment the texture of the piece

The camera I use has a morethan-adequate automatic exposure function. And I use it often when shooting snapshots and such. But when I shoot jewelry, I want all the control I can get. That’s what’s going on inside the camera. The other variable under your control happens outside of your camera... the amount of available light, and the placement of light to enhance the jewelry you want to shoot. To be continued... in the next issue, we’ll talk about studio set-up and lighting.

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“R“ Designs

Unique designs in Jewelry Classes in metal clays, Art Clay certification (both Level 1 &Offering Senior level) and cross-over certification for certification classes PMC certified artisans offered at Stan and Ann’s in Art are Clay Silver studio, as San well as other area classes. in the Diego Each class limited to 6 students. Contact Stan and Ann Rosier for more information. For additional class information or to request a technique/project [email protected] to be taught, please email us at

[email protected] 619-578-2075 Level I Certification

A 24 hour, intensive workshop to develop the students’ skills in working with Art Clay silver. Although it is optimum to do this in 3 successive days, we can work with students to break it up into parts, as long as work is completed within a 30 day window. The benefit of achieving a Level I certification is that each successful student earns a 35% DISCOUNT with ArtClay World. Dates to be determined

Senior Level Certification

A 32 hour, intensive workshop to further develop the skills of Level I students. Students must be a Level I for 6 months before being eligible to take this class. Class can be broken into 2 weekends, as long as work is completed within a 30 day window. After workshop is completed, each student must create 3 strictly defined projects which will be sent to Art Clay World to be juried. If successful, the student will achieve Senior status, gaining a higher discount with ArtClay World, and be approved to teach certification classes. Dates to be determined

Crossover Certification

(to be eligible, applicants must already be Certified PMC Rio Level 1 or Certified PMC Connections Level 2)

One 8 hour day concentrating on good finishing techniques. If required projects are not completed during the 8 hours, the student will have no more than 30 days from day of class to present to instructor. The benefit of this Crossover Certification is that the successful student will be regarded as a Level I instructor with Art Clay World and receive all benefits of a Level I. Dates to be determined

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‘Show Your Attraction’ Magnetic Clasp by Nancy Garber This is an attractive focal piece that functions as a clasp. Easy to fasten even with long nails or arthritic hands. Photographs by Paul Garber

Design and plan out your project. Larger bottom half component.: Roll out a slab of metal clay 6 cards thick.

Lay the metal clay slab over your mold. Firmly press and shape the metal clay.

Cut out the outline with a sharp knife only around the leaf leaving the metal clay area around the stem uncut. Lay a narrow plastic straw over the area of the stem.

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Fold up the metal clay that is left from cutting out leaf. This will form a channel to attach your beads when completing your project.

Add additional metal clay to enclose the straw shaft. Add metal clay paste to securely seal the seam of your channel. Allow this piece to dry in the mold.

Second half of the magnet clasp: This is the smaller leaf that will rest on top of the bottom portion of the clasp.

Repeat above steps to form your second component. Secure the bezel cup into the wet metal clay with metal clay paste by pushing the fine silver bezel cup into the metal clay.

This bezel cup is being inserted into position into the back side of the smaller leaf while it is still in the mold. Push the cup as deep as possible. Allow to dry in the mold.

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Position the bezel cup onto the right side of the larger leaf.

Lightly sand down the raised area where the bezel cup will sit. Apply a generous amount of silver clay paste to the areas you have prepared. Place the bezel cup into the wet paste. Hold the bezel cup in place with gentle tension for a minute or so with your fingers or a clothes pin. Fire for 2 hours at 1650 degrees.

Finishing the silver piece.

Brass brush, tumble and burnish your piece until you are satisfied. Apply any patina at this time.

Glue the magnets in place.

Glue your first magnet in place with 2 part epoxy. Let it dry before you glue the second magnet. Place the second magnet on top of the first magnet. This will allow you to identify which end of the second magnet will need to be glued. Mark the magnet with a marker. Glue the second magnet in place. Allow to completely dry.

String your beads

To string your beads, begin with a crimp bead appropriately crimped onto the send of your wire. Thread a stopper bead onto the wire. Next thread on one end of the clasp from the leaf end through the stem, exiting the stem. String your beads. End by going through the second end of your clasp from the stem end to the inside of the leaf. Secure the end with a stopper bead and a crimp.

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Silver Silver/Copper Leaf Pendant By Ann Rosier

Tools & Supplies: 10 g Art Clay Copper Clay 20 g Silver Clay Art Clay or PMC Syringe (green tip) Paste Embosser or cutter of your choice (I used a leaf shape) Texture sheet Plastic Report Cover, if needed, to condition clay Various tools

Please read all the directions before starting and remember to have all your tools and materials out before you open the clay. Count on 4-6 hours to finish this project.

Roll out the Copper clay to 1.5 mm and cutout about the size of a quarter in the shape you want it to be. I used a leaf embosser. Dry & sand to clean and then torch fire the piece. You will get less oxidization when torched as opposed to a kiln. Heat it up to a cherry red and hold that color for 5 minutes. Quench in water to remove the oxides. The Copper clay will shrink 7-10%. Roll out the silver clay to 1.5mm, texture and cut out with a cutter. Cut out the middle of the silver with the same shape you cut out the Copper clay with. Insert the fired copper cutout in the wet silver hole. Use your fingers or a stylus to “push” the silver close to the copper to enclose it in the silver.

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I decorated with leaf shape cutouts (4), placed 2 with paste on the silver overlapping onto the copper and 2 on the bail. I turned it over to the back, used a syringe to make a vine on the silver and placed more cutouts on the vine and overlapping a few on the copper with paste. Now make a bail over a straw and add to the piece. Dry, sand clean and fire according to the directions for your kiln and the type of silver clay you use (Art Clay or PMC). We have a Paragon SC2 and fire at 1200 for 30 minutes for Art Clay. *NOTE: if you only have texture on one side, we have found it best to place the textured side down while firing in the kiln or torch firing to prevent less oxidization on the textured side. Remove immediately and quench in water to take the oxides off the copper. Brush the piece with a soft brush. You can now put it in pickle to bring out the real shiny copper on the piece. Rinse in water and add the piece to a baking soda bath for a few minutes to neutralize the pickle. You may now LOS your piece if you want. One of the patinas I like is adding about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee to my warm LOS to achieve some beautiful blues, purples and pinks. Dip and rinse in water until you achieve the color you want. Tumble the piece for 20 minutes to an hour to finish the piece.

I started out working with beading and wire wrapping about 30 years ago. It was only about 9 years ago that I began working with the metal clays. After our (myself and my husband, Stan) first metal clay class, we became very excited about this new medium. So excited, that we immediately bought a Paragon SC2 kiln. After a few months, I earned my Level I certification with Art Clay World, USA and then proceeded to Senior Level. I metalsmith, fold form and use the hydraulic press, enamel, design, am RIO certified in PMC. Stan and I teach all of the metal clays from our home studio including certification classes in Art Clay Silver and crossover classes in PMC. I have been working for ACW, selling and teaching in Pasadena and Las Vegas. I love working with all the clays. Stan and I are the Chapter leaders of the Metal Clay Alchemist’s Society of San Diego, which was formed in 2008 through the Art Clay World Society. I’m on the Board of the San Diego Bead Society and have been since about 2006. – Ann Rosier

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Tips ‘N Tricks

Creating a Cool Tool Caddy Years ago, I came face to face with the truth that I had become a tool junkie. My table top had become so cluttered with tools, I spent more time looking for what I needed than actually making jewelry. It is those times when my back is so up against the wall that, in desperation, I can actually solve the problem. I walked the aisles of The Container Store until I found a white vinylclad pantry shelf with a grid of 1” squares.

This is a 2-shelf unit... I only needed one of them.

Back at my studio, I cut the legs off of one side with a heavy-duty wire cutter. With heavy-duty pliers (not jewelrymaking pliers) I gently angled the legs of the other side so that the grid stood up at an angle. I then collected every jewelry-making tool I could find and started hanging them across the grid.

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As hard as I try to be neat while I work, my basic tools such as round noses, chain noses, and wire cutters still always wind up scattered across my desktop. But now, within a tiny footprint of a mere 7” square, my wonderful tool caddy holds 32 or more of my more exotic tools in plain sight, ready for me when I need them. There are some tools that have the little flat springs inside their handles that like to get caught on the grid. To fix that I cut 1” sections of the largest plastic straw I could find, and slit them lengthwise. I threaded them over some of the grids spaces and now those tools don’t get caught anymore.

Editor’s Notes: Many stores carry pantry shelves with the wires running in only one direction. Make sure you get one with grid ‘squares’ so that it will stand up vertically with horizontal grid lines. Make sure the legs are fixed rigidly in place and not designed to collapse flat. I found them online for $5.99 at The Container Store at: http://www.containerstore.com/shop?produc tId=10000160&N=&Ntt=pantry+shelf or: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/storagesolutions-stacking-shelves-set-of-6--whitemedium – AW

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Origami... it’s not just for paper anymore by Sara Cole My best inspiration comes from metal clay sheet. My favorite way to use the sheet is folding. When Metal Clay Today announced the Carpe Beadum bead competition I decided to find a bead shape for folding the metal clay sheet. Both Art Clay Silver and PMC have a paper type of metal clay that can be folded. Both types are made without water but with stabilized moisture so they stay supple and flexible without drying out. I use the smaller thinner PMC Sheet for folding my projects. I have folded origami for many years into shapes like cranes and lilies. Origami folding changes a flat sheet into a three-dimensional object. PMC Sheet gave me a chance to do creative folding, making shapes as components for my jewelry creations. My process is to take a traditional origami fold and use it in a new way to create a new form, a silver form that can be enhanced by adding clay or by joining the folded piece to other metals. I folded a complex cone bead shape for the bead competition. (conebeadSJC.jpg) But I picked a familiar folded shape for this article, one that I would imagine you made as a child. I know I used up lots of notebook paper making what we on the playground called a “cootie (bug) catcher” This shape, I have learned, is better known as the “fortune teller”. I have used the original fortune teller shape to show how this one shape can be altered to make a unique piece. Practice with a piece of paper so when you fold the sheet you will have learned the steps.

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1. First fold the opposite corners of the square together making an ‘X’ in the center with the crease lines. Open the sheet out flat. 2. Fold in the out side corners to meet in the center of the ‘X’.

3. Turn the piece over and press firmly to make the folds stay.

4. Fold the thick corners to meet in the center of the ‘X’.

5. Turn the folded piece over. 6. Fold down the outer corners until they meet and pinch up the inner ‘+’ that is made between the single layer flaps.

7. Lift the four single layer flaps to make the “fortune teller” pocket spaces. 8. Pinch the ridge that crosses in the center so it will stay in place. Fire and finish. Tip: The sheet can be fired as soon as it is folded with no drying time. When firing always start with a cold kiln. 9. To change the shape into something that was new I used the floppy nature of the PMC sheet and allowed the last four single layer flaps to fall gently forward before firing. This shape is compact enough to stand with no support on the kiln shelf for firing.

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Tip: Support dimensional pieces with kiln blanket or place the folded piece in a container of vermiculite. 10. After the first firing the flaps were shaped with round nosed pliers and metal clay balls were added, then the shape was fired again. Tip: Lump clay may be added to the folded sheet before or after firing. Water will dissolve the sheet so be very careful when adding wet clay to unfired sheet. 11. After the second firing the bead was tumbled and finished with glass beads and sterling wire.

This one bead is the beginning of even more possibilities for the fortune teller. See if you can discover your own unique bead in the fortune teller folds.

Happy folding! Sara Jayne

I began promoting folding metal clay sheet in 2003 with my first article about origami and PMC sheet in “Studio PMC”. More folding and articles later I am still learning about folding metal clay. I enjoy sharing what I have learned so I am very excited about my book Metal Clay Origami Jewelry published by Lark Books Aug. 2010, ISBN 1-60059-533-2. – Sara Cole

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Best of the Blogs by Lori Phillips

I am devoting this Best of Blog segment to our international readers. When this magazine started, we became aware of how many of our subscribers lived around the world. We think it is incredible! Metal clay has taken the world by storm! It’s a small world after all, it’s a small world after all... now I can’t get that song out of my head! Emma Baird, an extremely talented metal clay and lampworking artist, has a very sweet blog, telling the world what is happening across the Pond, in Scotland. She does not post very often but what she does post is great! In April, she explained to her readers how the bead shop she teaches in had just moved. She posted some fabulous pictures of ”The Little Bead Shop” and their new location looks perfect! Good Luck to all of you in your newest endeavor! I enjoy going through her archives because you are never quite sure what you are going to find. In December of 2009, I came across a tutorial Emma had put together for a Faux Bone Bangle. Even though it took me to a competitor’s site, I thought it was well put together and I am looking forward to attempting it. Emma, can I talk you into more tutorials on your blog? http://emmabaird.wordpress.com Louise Hunter is the blogger for Peculiar Forest. She apparently just moved to France from the UK, not too long ago. I’m so jealous! Louise plays very, very well with polymer clay and metal clays. I think a new clayer would find her metal clay work inspiring and not intimidating. Some metal clay artists have beautiful, yet complicated pieces, sometimes leaving new artists feeling inadequate. (Me!) There is absolutely nothing wrong with that for the more experienced clayers! However, Louise’s pieces have a feeling of ease and simplicity and I feel seeing her pieces will be encouraging to newbies. This same ease translates to her blog as well, giving the readers an enjoyable journey. Take your time and read her older postings for tidbits of knowledge. OOOh, don’t miss out on her fabulous polymer clay cake toppers, they are the cutest toppers I have ever seen! http://peculiarforest.blogspot.com Always make the time to go through the Archives of any blog you visit. You will encounter hours of enjoyment. As I have found through my journeys, you never know what nugget of wisdom will be given to you free of charge! PS: do remember to get up and stretch! It’s good for your brain and your bottom! Check out our blog at http://metalclaytoday.wordpress.com/2010/03/ Then come and visit our fan page on Facebook! If you do, you’ll be the first to know about the new contests, the winners and anything else we decide to leak out to our awesome fans. http://www.facebook.com/pages/MetalClayToday/288344465863?ref=mf

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OUTSIDE LOOKING INTO THE WORLD OF METAL CLAY I remember the day my wife became interested in Metal Clay Art as if it were yesterday. She came to me and said, “Honey, I need a killin’!”. I thought ‘oh my, who is she mad at?’. So I asked her who she wanted to kill. After a stunned look and silence from her, she collected herself and ask me what I was talking about? I replied, “You want to kill somebody so who are you mad at?” It then registered with her that I misunderstood Kiln with Killin’. And that was my introduction to a complete new world and a new vernacular. Well, she got her Kiln and she got a whole bunch of other stuff that I cannot even remember the names of other than ‘glass’, and ‘clay’ and like all of us on new ventures, when we first start, we really are not that good. She would pull something out of what I now called the “Oven” and would proudly display a mangled mess of something. Having been married a long time and wanting to stay that way, I would say that is nice honey but then, stupidly, would blurt out, “What is it?” Oops. Fortunately she understood I was ignorant about this Metal Clay world and she moved full steam ahead. Over time and many classes she attended, I began to recognize stuff coming out of the oven (aka Kiln) as being something. And then one day, I noticed how the ‘stuff’, although gawky (meaning big to me), was really beginning to look good. Eventually she moved from going to classes to teaching classes. Then she began writing about how she made ‘stuff’. And more importantly, she was getting published on the web and in trade magazines. And because I could now recognize the ‘stuff’ coming out of the oven, I could give honest opinions and stay married. After all, she was now teaching, she was published and she became a Senior Certified Art Clay World instructor and my little comments were not going to break her confidence in any way. In fact, she had even been commissioned to make a custom piece for a wedding. And the feedback from the wedding party was very positive. I actually like it too. So much so I am encouraging her to start her own line. Why not? She is good at it and people are now seeking her out to make them ‘stuff’ so, hey, seems to me that the next logical step on this journey of Metal Clay Art would be your own designer line. Anyways, whether or not she does this, in the end, won’t matter. She and two other ladies have started an online magazine called Metalclaytoday.com and with over 1000 subscribers, this is keeping her pretty busy. What’s that old saying, “You’ve come a long way, baby!” And although I’m on the outside looking in, the inside is looking pretty darn good these days in her world of Metal Clay Art. – Michael Shea Check out Metal Clay Today’s blog at http://metalclaytoday.wordpress.com/2010/03/

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Book Reviews

Perfectly Paired:

Designing Jewelry with Polymer and Metal Clays by Patricia Kimle

Kambach Books 2010

Patricia has 20 years of experience with polymer clay, plus 5 years with metal clay. She draws on all this experience to write a comprehensive, jam-packed book! There is so much information in this book; I had to read it several times, just to take it all in. Her step-by-step instructions are clear and concise, while the pictures she’s chosen to accompany them are clustered in alphabetical order, making them easier to follow. With each new project, Patricia adds an extra measure of organization by color coding her three different techniques, one for Metal Clay, then Polymer Clay, and last, Connections, such as cold or soldered, etc. Patricia also uses the same colors to tell what tools are necessary for each technique, and all the colors are well defined in the back of the book. I believe this is a particularly helpful way to inform and keep her instructions organized for every level of jewelry artist.

I truly love how she starts with whimsical jewelry pieces, making the readers first projects combining the two mediums a whole lot of fun! Berries, pencils, paintbrushes, and my favorite, ice cream cones are just a few of the pieces she creates. Cute, very very cute and not difficult! In this book, Patricia takes the reader on a journey from whimsy... to beauty and elegance. Each of her twenty pieces creates a new challenge, as well as teaching new skills to the reader. Every new element Patricia adds is explained in more detail in the proper color-coded segment in the back several pages, leaving nothing to question! Plus, the nitty gritty basics for all three techniques are covered by her meticulous instructions, also towards the end of the book. I am enormously excited about this book! I know that I will be referring to it often because of all of the well presented ideas! Patricia, bravo for all the hard work that went into this book! I hope it flies off the shelves! PS… I can’t wait to make my own ice cream cone necklace!

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Bronze Metal Clay Explore a New Material with 35 Projects by Yvonne Padilla Lark 2010

From the moment I picked up this book I knew Yvonne had written it to be an extremely user friendly reference guide about working with Bronze Clay! She’s taken an effective and unique approach to instructing the readers. Starting with the Table of Contents all the way to the wonderful drawings, the bases are covered for both the visual and auditory learners. (This is important to me as I work with children and am very interested in their learning modalities.) Yvonne’s extensive use of photographs, showing the step by step process is really helpful for those of us who are visual learners. This same approach continued into the troubleshooting segment giving the reader clear pictures of each problem that can occur during the firing process of bronze clay. As an auditory learner, I am one of those students who ask so many questions in class that I drive teachers crazy! Therefore, I appreciated how Yvonne answers the readers questions before they are asked. There are at least 24, well thought out questions. Each answer is detailed enough to appeal to any level of metal clay artist. I, myself, was excited about her answer for adding patinas with an ammonia fume. Humm, I think I will give it a try soon! I was so impressed by the diversity of the projects Yvonne chose to feature. Her jewelry projects give metal-clayers enough information to be successful. She’s even included the instructions to make your favorite pet, a custom name tag! You know you’ve been neglecting them while your claying, so give them a treat! Worth noting, Yvonne’s excellent photo example from various well known artists, dispersed throughout the book, read like a Metal Clay Who’s Who! You will find wonderful examples from 18 of your favorite artists from Tim McCreight to Celie Fago, including Yvonne herself. I must give Yvonne five thumbs up for writing a book that appeals to just about anyone who picks it up. This includes jewelry makers, traditional metalsmiths, and anyone interested in custom home décor (her segment on making custom bronze home numbers, is truly thinking outside the box!) This book came out in early May and I assure you, once people hear about it; it will be hard to keep on the shelves! Yvonne, I see this book becoming a great success! Fabulous Job! Keep on Claying and Writing!!

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Trends, Forecasts & Predictions by Lori Delisle

Pirate Punk Cuff by Jungle Tribe.etsy.com

The Men of Fall 2010

Every once in a while we need to remind ourselves that women are not the only ones who wear jewelry. There are trends turning in men’s fashion now that deserve the jewelry designer’s attention.

Trend - 1930’s & 40’s Military

Skeleton Key Brooch by silverowlcreations.etsy.com

Men’s casual wear can have a great nod to 1940’s WWII era military jackets in neutral colors, belted/fitted at the waist, accented with brass buttons and finished off with a pair of aviator boots. Think of echoing antique brass buttons or military bars in cuff links, cuff bracelets or pins. Consider mixing in leathers, heavy woolens or canvas. Trinity Ring by esmeraldadesigns. etsy.com Deer Head Pin by MondernMeetsWhimsey. etsy.com

Petite Wandering Circle Scarf or Hat Pin By DonnaJs.etsy.com

Trend - Hats

A man in a fedora, newsboy or kangol hat can be super stylish. Add to their street appeal with masculine hat pins.

Entwined Gingko Leaf Brooch by knitsteel.etsy.com

Trend - Men’s Broaches & Lapel Pins

Men’s suiting can take a cutting edge look with broaches and lapel pins. Old world vintage is a great look for men, especially Scottish & English inspirations on overcoats and casual sport coats. Tailored suits can sport a more dapper look with a boutonniere of feathers and metal.

Vintage Fox Button Cufflinks by Krishenka.etsy.com

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Golden Wedding Boutonniere by woomi.etsy.com

Happy Designing!

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The MCT Challenge!

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Mixed Media Magic

Create a piece that is composed of at least 50% metal clay... and any other medium such as polymer, sheet metal, glass or fabric. All entries should be named and must be accompanied by a caption, in 25 words or less, defining how your piece fits this theme. Email your 4” x 6” 300 ppi photos along with your name, the project’s title, and your contact information to [email protected] by August 7th, 2010. We will post your submissions at www.metalclaytoday.com and your peers will vote to decide who wins. Voting will take place from August 15th to August 25th. Winners will be announced on September 1st. Projects must include at least 50% metal clay. Visit www.MetalClayToday.com for more details.

First Place Prize - A selection of Spinning Rings Sterling Silver Ring Blanks - Courtesy of McDuck Creations

Second Place Prize - $50 worth of Dicroic Cabs Courtesy of GBU-Art

Third Place Prize - Linda’s Lid

Hydrating Syringe Holder - Courtesy of NatureScape Studio

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New Beginnings We thank all of the artists who participated in Metal Clay Today’s Winter Challenge. Resurrection Hillary A.

What’s in Your Belly? Kathryn C.

Nurturing of the New Child Teva C.

Come Out of the Circle of Time LInda S.

Impressed 1 Joy Funnell

Copper Cats

Stanley M.

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Flutter

Baby Coconut Vessel

Nicky S.

Alcina N.

Springtime in the Garden Melodie O.

Spring Rose Anna S.

Secret World .003 Gale Schlagel

Secret World .001 Gale Schlagel

Brand New World Dyanne W.

Spring is Here Sherry S.

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New Beginnings

Our readers have voted... and here are the results! First Place

Springtime in the Garden

by Melodie Owen

Melodie received a $100 Metal Clay Findings Gift Certificate

Second Place

Spring Rose

by Anna Siivonen

Anna received an Artclay Coppr Kit

Melodie grew up in a family of artists in the Southwest and has been influenced by them and many teachers as she has developed her remarkable style. Her passion for jewelry began at a young age when she started working in a fine jewelry store in her home town of Farmington, NM. By the time she left to go to college she still owed the store money! She studied commercial art in College before pursuing her MBA but has always kept involved in some form of art. Her studio is in Albuquerque, NM. She works with various materials but her favorite medium is silver splashed with the color of gems, crystals, fused glass, titanium and objects found in nature. Her work portrays the eccentric side of both the artist and the wearer as she creates pieces that synthesize excitement with elegance. Melodie is PMC certified and a member of the PMC Guild and the Art Clay Society. She has received extensive training through Rio Grande and has completed numerous classes with instructors throughout the country. In addition to metal clay, she is trained in traditional metalsmithing, beading, glass work and other jewelry techniques. She enjoys the creative freedom of drawing on the various methods that will best accomplish a design. “It just makes you a better artist all around if you have an understanding of these various methods.” She loves to learn from online exchanges and magazines. “I was thrilled when the new Metal Clay Today magazine came out. Such a wonderful resource for the metal clay community!” Her work has appeared in the 2010 “Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry” calendar by Gage Designs and the Art Clay Society Quarterly www.artclayworld.com. She was recently the featured artist of Sia Corrina.com of Athens, Greece. Melodie is pleased to have won the New Beginnings design competition sponsored by Metal Clay Today. Her work can be seen at MelodieOwen.com.

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“I have been creating with different types of clay since childhood. Iespeciallylikesculpting which can be seen in many of my metal clay creations. I first heard of silver clay in 2004 and was mesmerized by the possibility to use my clay experience and make unique things with precious metal. My favorite thing is to experiment, to learn new techniques and try new materials. I love the fact that metal clay is such a new material that it´s still evolving. It´s a metal clay evolution and I am happy to experience it. I am a little bit envious at the metal clay people who live in North America since most things in the metal clay world seem to happening there. My latest love is copper and bronze clay, it´s great for sculpting and I love the colors and patina you can get. Anna Siivonen is the writer of ”Skapa i Silverlera” (Create in silver clay) the first Swedish book about silver clay, the book has also been translated and published in Finland. To see more of Anna’s work visit the gallery at her homepage: www.silverlera.nu”

Third Place

A Brand New World by Dyanne Welch

Third Place

Dyanne received 25 grams of Silver Clay I have to create… it is in my soul. Working with textiles I discovered the diverse world of jewelry making. Every day brings new challenges, new techniques, and new ways of expressing myself through various mediums... beads, stones, wire, found objects, and metal clay. When first introduced to Metal Clay, I knew it was a medium that would become an integral part of my life. I have been fortunate to study this medium with some wonderful artist instructors and continue to do so. I approached it with the philosophy of a wonderful chef who said, “First learn the rules. Once those are mastered, the real joy of creativity can cut loose. “ I am having a wonderful time doing just that… cutting loose, expressing what is in my heart with my hands with this wonderful medium Metal Clay. It is exciting, exhilarating and fulfilling. Inspiration and ideas just seem to find me, sometimes even in my sleep. My work is influenced by my deep spiritual beliefs, children, things of nature, especially the sea, life on the ranch and architecture. I see it, I feel it in my heart, I then turn it over to my hands to shape and form it into a piece that is personal and heartfelt. I may make just components for several days, then when an inspiration comes to me, I assemble them into that idea, perhaps adding more components, perhaps not. Some ideas come and are so compelling, I have to sit down and take it from start to finish. My wish is for anyone owning a piece of my jewelry to hear the song it is singing and feel good when wearing it. Dyanne is a member of the PMC Guild, Secretary of the Mcasa, Metal Clay Artists of San Antonio, the San Antonio Chapter of the PMC Guild, a member of the Art Clay Society and is Level III metal clay certified.

Third Place

Come Out of the Circle of Time

by Linda Stiles Smith Linda received 25 grams of Silver Clay

Creating art and crafts all her life, Linda earned a BFA at Wright State University in 1995. Although fascinated with and studying several media in college, she earned a fellowship to Yale Summer School of Art for her skill in painting. As the primary designer of the duo, Linda is a a talented multi-media artist. She is currently creating jewelry in silver metal clay and incorporates glass beads and gemstones into the designs. “New designs are popping out of my head every day!’ Linda has taught many courses in art history, marketing and studio art. Her broad experience and teaching skill has afforded her students the opportunity to learn and grow from her knowledge. Earning certification as a Senior Art Clay World Instructor in 2005 and PMC in 2006, she continues to learn new techniques to share. Combining skill in teaching and knowledge of materials with an open and caring attitude, (and oodles of patience!) Linda enables students to discover and experience the media that she loves. A variety of classes and workshops are offered in her studio and at cooperating shops and art centers.

Impressed 1

by Joy Funnell

Joy received 25 grams of Silver Clay

Based in Hastings East Sussex, UK, Joy is a Craftsman of the Guild of Enamellers and a Senior Art Clay Instructor. Having originally started out making jewellery as a hobby by learning from books, she made the life changing decision to go into it full time several years ago. Joy teaches on a regular basis and specialises in tailored one to one workshops. She creates unique colourful handmade jewellery using Silver, Enamel, and Glass. Pieces are often reversible adding to their individuality. She also hand makes many of the fine silver chains she uses on her larger pieces and her bejewelled bracelets. Joy uses transparent enamels on the fired silver so the beauty of the silver can shine through. She specialises in her Enamelled Accents technique where jewel like colours are captured in fine silver wires on the surface. www.joyfunnell.co.uk www.joyfunnell.blogspot.com

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Class Listings, Show Schedules, Organization News

Calling all Guilds!

Tell the world where and when you meet. Send information about your class listings, show schedules... and meeting times and locations of your metal clay, artisan or jewelry making organizations. Please include your name, where and when, name and e-mail address of the contact person. We believe that it is important for all metal clay enthusiasts to have a forum for networking and promoting their work.

International — Australia

The First International Chapter of the PMC Guild

The Victoria, Australia Chapter, based in Melbourne. Meetings are held alternate months. For Information contact [email protected]

United States —

California

Metal Clay Alchemists Society of San Diego County

Meets quarterly at the Continuing Education, West City Pt. Loma Campus, room 127., 6:00 pm The address is 3249 Fordham St, San Diego 92110. Contact Stan or Ann Rosier for more information. All Metal Clay Enthusiasts are welcome!

San Diego County Chapter of the PMC Guild

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm 5654 Mildred Street, San Diego, CA 92110 Blog: www.sdcpmcguild.blogspot.com http://www.pmcguild.com/chapters/sandiego/about.html Contact Person: Melissa @ [email protected]

San Diego Guild

Contact Louise Shadonix, Oversight Director San Diego PMC Guild for more information.

Colorado

The Western Slope Metal Clay Artisans Chapter

aka Grand Junction Chapter of the PMC Guild and the Art Clay Society. We serve metal clay enthusiasts on the western slope of Colorado and in eastern Utah. We meet in Grand Junction, CO on the third Saturday of every month from 10 am to 2 pm where we have studio exploration time lead by our members as well as several seminars each year presented by nationally known metal clay artists. We are a ‘non-denominational’ group dually chartered by both PMC Guild (PMCG) and Art Clay Society (ACS) with interest in all types of metal clay. We have no local dues, but members are required to join both the ACS and PMCG after attending one meeting. Contact Cindy Holst Chapter Leader [email protected] for more information.

Florida

Florida Suncoast Chapter of PMC Guild (Sarasota and Bradenton),

meets at 6:30 on the third Wednesday of each month at the Reinemeyer Studio, 2550 26th St., West Bradenton, FL. Contact Wendy Traver or visit http://www.pmcguild.com/chapters/floridasuncoast.html for more information.

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PMC Southwest Florida, is the southwest Florida chapter of athe national PMC Guild. The southwest Florida chapter meets in the southern half of Florida at least part of the year. We look forward to meeting you. Contact Helene K. [email protected] for more information. The Miami Metal Clay Artists, which is the local chapter of Art Clay Society, USA, and PMC Guild meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 630 p.m. for social and 7:00 for meeting and project. Meetings are held at Torchfire Studio, 4229 Southwest 75th Ave., Miami, FL 33255. We welcome all metal clay enthusiasts. Contact chapter leader Bernadette Denoux 305 273-8829.For more information visit www.miamimetalclayartists.com Email Bernadette at [email protected].

Illinois

Chicago South Metal Clay Alliance welcomes all metal clay enthusiasts: all experience levels, all

brands, all metals! We are a technique-focused but relaxed and open group who loves to meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 1pm, at Art Clay Society Headquarters. (4535 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, IL 60453). We enjoy demonstrations mingled with open studios, field trips, and priceless info sharing. For more information, please email Katie at [email protected]. We’ll enjoy meeting you! Suburban Silver Society meets the second Friday of each month, all metal clay artists are invited. We are a hands-on group, we work on a project at each meeting. New techniques and demonstrations are presented. For more information contact Deb Wojnorowski at [email protected].

Kansas

The Kansas City chapter of the PMC Guild is an eclectic group of artists from the great Kansas

City metropolitan area with a common interest in metal clays—PMC, ArtClay, Copper, Bronze. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month to share a hands-on exploration of a technique or media. Dues are currently $10.00 annually. Contact chapter president Lynette Fisk at [email protected] or check out our website www.kcpmcguild.org for current meeting information.

Massachusetts

Greater Boston Metal Clay Guild meets every 4th Sunday of each month at Metalwerx,

50 Guinan Street, Waltham, MA from 7pm - 9pm. Each meeting we discuss new topics, ideas, have a demo, and discuss our current month’s challenge. For more information visit them at http:// bostonmetalclay.com/ or http://www.facebook. com/#/group.php?gid=130525423846

New Hampshire

The Merrimack Valley Metal Clay Collaborative

Studio 34 Creative Arts Center and Gallery, 34 Elton St., Rochester, NY 14607. Contact Marilynne at [email protected] or call 585-737-5858 for more information.

Ohio

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New York

Art Clay Master Instructor

99 Factory St. Ext., Nashua, NH 03060

meets every third Sunday of the month, except holidays from 11 a.m. until ? at Art Clay Studio, llc, 99 Factory St., Ext., Nashua, NH 03060 Contact Carol at 603-560-5402 No dues www.freewebs.com/artclaysocietynewengland/

Carol A. Babineau

The Northeast Ohio Chapter of the PMC Guild meets monthly in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

For more information please contact the chapter representative at [email protected]

603-560-5402

www.artclaystudio.com

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Gallery

Glenda Skarie Photographer: Rebekah Beisner

Geometubes

PMC3 with Carmelian, Jade, and Unikite

Deep Waters

Antiqued PMC3 and Lapis

Picnic Table

PMC3 with King Man Turquoise

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