Silver Jewellery Precious Metal Clay Ring Making

This intermediate precious metal clay course is perfect for students who have completed the beginners course and want to expand their jewellery skills. In this course, you will create a stunning ring under the guidance of our professional jeweller who will assist with the design process and help you achieve your creative goals.The class will focus on techniques and calculations necessary for creating a PMC ring in the correct size, considering PMC’s shrinkage. You will be introduced to various techniques to transform your creative ideas into a finished ring. Building on the skills learned in the beginner class, you will apply them to the more challenging round surface of a ring.You will gain a better understanding of the tools used with Precious Metal Clay and how to use them effectively to make a perfectly fitting ring. By the end of the class, you will take home a beautiful ring crafted by you, along with lasting jewellery-making skills.What will be covered in this PMC ring-making course?

• Proper handling of PMC for the ring
• Rolling
• Shaping
• Texturing
• Hole making
• Sanding/filing
• Torch firing
• Polishing highlight for PMC

• 15 grams of Precious Metal Clay. Students are welcome to bring their own if they wish to work with more.
• Air-drying clay
• All tools and safety equipment (aprons, goggles and masks)
• A selection of textured surfaces will be provided, though students may bring their own
• Handmade ring to take home

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