Name
Fragile Captures in Fine Silver Metal Clay
Date & Time
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Price
$240.00
Description

These stunning treasures never fail to amaze. Fragile materials like skeleton leaves, feathers or naturally shed butterfly wings (collected by a butterfly conservatory) are protected behind mica sheets and sandwiched between handmade fine silver metal clay washers. Join Patrice, an award-winning maker and instructor from Canada as she guides you through the steps to create these one-of-a-kind pendants. You will also learn fail-proof riveting techniques to connect all the layers.

Prerequisites
none.
Required Kit Cost:
$110.00 payable to the instructor
Required Kit Contents:
25 grams fine silver metal clay, mica, choice of fragile inclusions, argentium silver wire, sterling silver chain, loaner kit with all tools needed.
Supplies Students Must Bring

Small ball peen hammer or other “riveting” style hammer. If you have a Dremel tool, please bring that as well to reduce waiting time for shared tools. Drill bits will be provided.

Homework
No
Skill Level
All Levels
Technique
Metal Clay, Metalsmithing