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| Building Basic Forms - This demonstration will cover key areas of the basics of working with clay.
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| Start with some clay. Choose the type of clay that is specific to your needs (certain clays are better for wheel throwing, others for raku, etc.). Also remember to use a clay that can withstand the temperatures that you intend to fire them at (use high-fire clays if you intend to put a high-fire glaze on later). Use either de-aired clay or wedge the clay. Wedging clay is a process wherein the clay is thrown against a hard surface (usually covered in canvas to keep the clay from sticking) repeatedly to remove all air pockets. Once the clay is wedged, place the clay on the work surface. The work surface should be a material that will not easily adhere to the clay (plastic bats work well - buy them at any clay supply store).
| | | Using a rolling pin, flatten the clay until it is approximately 1/4 inch thick. Make sure the clay does not get stuck to the work surface by routinely lifting it up from the surface while rolling it flat. If, while rolling the clay, bubbles start to form under the surface of the clay, then the clay was not wedged properly. Wedge the clay again, then use the rolling pin.
| | | Once you have determined how the piece will look, begin cutting out the pieces. Use a sharp knife that will not cause too much drag against the clay, deforming the edges and sides of each piece. This picture shows the front and back pieces being cut. Remove the excess and put these pieces aside. If you take a break, cover the clay pieces with a plastic bag to keep them from drying out. If the clay starts to dry out, mist it with water. Don't overdo it or the clay will get soggy and will not hold its shape.
| | | Once all of the pieces are cut, place them in the positions that they will occupy once the work is constructed. This picture shows the center piece is the bottom of the box, and (from the top moving clockwise) the back, right side, front, and the left side of the box.
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| Handmade Clay Pendants, Earrings, & Other Jewelry | |
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(Coming Soon) Original jewelry designs by clay artist Jen Pratt. Each clay pendant design is handmade and fired. The artist then creates a mold to cast multiples of each design. Clay pendants are then hand cast, fired, and finished by the artist. Every pendant is completely unique - no two are exactly alike! |
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