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"Imprint Mokume Gane and Mixed Media"
Polymer Clay Workshop
with Julie Picarello, Instructor
Mokume Gane, which loosely translates to "wood-eye-metal", is a Japanese metalworking technique traditionally used to adorn samurai swords. An adaptation of this process can be used to create vibrantly colored and beautifully detailed polymer focal beads and bead sets. This two-day workshop will focus on the process of imprinting & designing beads as well as how to integrate them with washers, metal tubing, semi-precious gemstones and vintage objects to create a stunning and unique piece of jewelry.
All supplies are included with the exception of clay - semi-precious stones, washers, metal tubing, copper or brass chain, 23k gold leaf, sandpaper and unique imprint tool kit.
Day One: Bead Design & Finishing
1) Color Stacks - Color inspiration, mixing tips, custom palettes & incorporating 23k gold leaf
2) Imprints - Use a wide variety of unique tools (& make your own!) to develop a design
3) Base Sheets – Incorporate imprint slices with contrasting and/or textured base layers
4) Focal Bead – Shaping & smoothing a focal cabochon bead and/or bead sets
5) Finishing – Info and tips on sanding, buffing and bead drilling techniques
Day Two: Jewelry Fabrication
1) Tool Review – Pliers, cutters, pin vise, hammer, jewelers file
2) Focus on Design – Bail, stone incorporation and accent pieces
3) Create Bail – Metal tube, wire-wrap, riveted or hidden
4) Fabrication – Create coiled wire end caps and a hammered clasp
5) Links – Useful resources for supplies, color choosers, etc
Workshop Price: $195
Registration: Registration for Beadesigner members will open on January 9, 2010. On February 1, 2010, registration will open to non-members. Contact Program Coordinator Deena Dubin at programs@beadesignerintl.org for information on where to mail your registration information and check.
Please visit our membership page (http://beadesignerintl.org/aboutus.asp) to see how you may become a member of Beadesigner. Note: you may join or renew your membership at the same time that you sign up for this workshop.
Prerequisite: This workshop is open to students with experience working in polymer clay. It is not geared to beginners nor is it intended as a general introduction to polymer clay.
Supply List: A supply list will be sent upon registration or by request. Students will bring clay, either Premo or Kato, and the usual tools. The Instructor will provide student kits with all other materials such as those used for imprinting the clay and jewelry fabrication. (The kit price is included in the workshop price.)
Please get in touch if you have any questions. This is going to be a great workshop!
