Add an Asian touch with the ancient art of Keum-Boo (come-boo) in this introductory class.

In this class you will learn the basic fundamentals of working with Art Clay Silver, taught by Pattie Phipps. We will make molds, shape, and texture this revolutionary material to create your own one of a kind, fine silver jewelry. And learn to apply 24K gold foil to fine silver and add a touch of elegance.

Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: None

You will also learn numerous strategies for working with Art Clay Silver effectively:

-Finding and creating your own personal style.
-How to keep your metal clay from drying out and if it does, how you can save it.
-How to repair cracks.
-How to sand metal safely before and after firing.
-How to utilize every ounce of metal clay.
-How to determine how much oil is enough and what is too much.
-How to patina your piece to enhance texture.

I have put together a kit that contains basic tools required to use in this class. All items in the kit are available for individual purchase if you already have some of these items. Please let Pattie know by September 1, 2008 if you want to purchase a kit. mailto: pattie@pattiephipps.com

Class Kit: $44.68 (Optional)
20g 650 Art Clay Silver
Clay Cutter
Tissue Blade
Roller
Graph Mat
4"x4" Teflon sheet

What to bring to class:
* 650 Art Clay Silver (Available to purchase in class)
        (Available in 20g and 50g packages 650 Low Fire Art Clay Silver)
* 10g 650 Art Clay Silver Syringe. Packages of ACS syringe is available without tips,
       and with three tips. (If buying syringe for first time I recommend buying the
       one with three tips first, then as you need more syringe type clay you need
       only buy the package w/o tips.)
* 10g or 20g Art Clay Silver Paste
* 1 - 2" x 1.56" sheet 24k Gold Foil (0.013mm thick) (Available to purchase in class)
* Clay cutter (available in kit or for individual purchase)
* Tissue blade (available in kit or for individual purchase)
* Clear roller (available in kit or for individual purchase)
* Graph mat - smooth plastic cutting mat at least 5”x8”
        (available in kit or for individual purchase)
* Molding compound
* 4"x4" Teflon sheet (available in kit or for individual purchase)
* Rubber block small or large
* Agate burnisher
* Particulate mask
* Assortment of wet and dry abrasive paper (180-600 grit)
* Salon files (the thick paper nail file kind)
* Needle files (Do not mix your files. Use one set for
    filing clay and one set for sterling silver.)
* Stainless steel brushes – long and short bristles
Sharpie black permanent marker - fine point
Apron
Note book to take notes
3x5 note card
Buttons if you have them so you can make your own molds
*6 inch ruler
***Round nose pliers
***Flat nose pliers
***Chain nose pliers
***Flush cutters that will cut 20 gauge wire
***Plastic mallet or rawhide mallet
*Steel Bench block and pad
Chain or neck wire for your pendant
Clasp for necklace
Copy of seller’s permit if you do not want to pay
taxes on non-tool items

Please note:
Items above marked with a "*" are available for purchase. Please let Pattie know which supplies you want to purchase by September 1, 2008. mailto: pattie@pattiephipps.com

Items above marked with a "***" are available to borrow in class.

Art Clay Silver
If you wish to purchase Art Clay Silver products from us, please let Pattie know by September 1, 2008 how many packages and what size you want to order. Pattie’s email address is: mailto: pattie@pattiephipps.com

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