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Fine Silver Jewelry and Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Instruction in the San Francisco Bay Area Contact: virginiahuffman@gmail.com
Carved Heart Mould
So this morning I was making some moulds with my favorite mould making material. I realized how easy it is to carve. So with Valentine's Day in mind, I pulled out a wooden heart and pressed it into the mould. When set, I carved out the word "Love" with my razor sharp Dockyard carving tool. And Presto! Insta cool mould. Put some PMC Standard in the newly created mould so my silver comes out 27% smaller. Now its time to go into the kiln. Just in time to tell a friend how much they mean to me.
A Message from Above
I wish I had more time in the day to finish projects that inspire me. Today I finished my copper angel wings and message that reminds me that God's Angels ARE watching over me and protecting me. Wings are made of copper clay and the chain is fine silver.
Stunning Coral Design Earrings
I love, love, love this texture. Works well with this shape for earrings. Got to wear them tonight.
Intro to Precious Metal Clay (PMC) in the San Francisco Bay Area Jan. 16th 10-1
Get hooked on Precious Metal Clay! Learn to make fine silver jewelry with PMC. This revolutionary medium is an easy entrée to metal work as well as a new addition to your metalsmithing repertoire. In this class you will learn the basics of PMC (forming, firing, and finishing). Student projects include pendants & charms.
Date; Saturday January 16, 2010 10:00am-1:00pm
Level: Beginner
Cost: $45
Materials Fee: starting at $30 for one pack of PMC 3 (16 grams)and depends on each student's design selection. More PMC may be purchase in class. Tools provided for use in class.
Class Location: PMC Design Studio in Redwood City
To register please e-mail me at virginiahuffman@gmail.com or call 650-630-6061
Photopolymer Plates for PMC February 6th, 2010
Learn to incorporate your design or line drawing into metal clay with Photopolymer Plates (PPP's). PPP's have been traditionally used in the printing industry to create images or words onto paper. Using them with PMC is similar to using rubber stamps BUT the design is your own. Turn a photo into a line drawing and Viola! You can now use this to make a beautiful piece of silver jewelry. In this session we will spend time making plates and then using them with some PMC to make gorgeous one of a kind jewelry.
Date: Saturday February 6th 2010 from 10am-4pm
Cost: $95
Materials Fee: $15 for unexposed plates. Bring your own PMC or buy some in class.
Class Location: PMC Design Studio, Redwood City, CA (45 minutes South of San Francisco)
To register contact me at virginiahuffman@gmail.com or call 650-630-6061
How to USE RESIN...What I learned from Linda
This is a photo of one of my regulars, Linda Cullen who attends the WED. NIGHT OPEN STUDIOS Sessions. She has been going crazy making resin pendants at home withe a Doming Resin product. Although the results have been beautiful, the resin has wreaked havoc on her skin. She is now fully outfitted with mask and gloves so that she can continue the resin madness. Warning: Don't go out in public like this...people may think there has been a nuclear accident in your local area and you may frighten small children.
Moral of the story: READ all caution labels of chemical products and use with caution. Use in a well ventillated area and in moderation. Do not let resin cure in areas where you sleep or eat.
All You Need are RINGS!!!
Rings are fun to make and fun to wear!! Bottom ring band reads "All You Need is Love" (for those Beatles fanss!) and a very cool textured stirrup ring with a smoky quartz!
Way Cool Silver Rings Created by Students
Had a blast today with students in my Precious Metal Clay PMC Rings Class. They created such beautiful treasures!!
Fine Silver Rings Class Students
I love teaching! I especially love working with such fun people as these. Loved that everyone's creations came out so beautifully and people left with a sense of satisfaction!
Textured Bracelet
I made this beauty just before Christmas. I had an idea and went to town making all the components. It was satisfying making my own clasp from PMC instead of putting on a manufactured one!!
Lilly Pad Ring with Sterling and Copper
Just completed this in a cool riveting class this past weekend. It's so fun to wear!
Chic Holiday Boutique Morgan Hill Sat. Nov. 21st 10-3
My friend Tracey Morris who is responsible for giving me a venue a few years ago to sell my jewelry is hosting a Holiday Boutique. So if you are in the area and can stop by -- there are bound to be some beautiful items to buy. This is no ordinary boutique! And you can see whats new by Vine Design.
PMC Classes
PMC Rings Saturday November 21st 10am-4pm
You will learn two ring styles in one day! We will start off with my favorite: The Stirrup Ring which will be topped off with your favorite bead or stone. After that we will make a ring band embellished with PMC Paper . Class fee: $95 plus $65 materials fee for PMC3 and PMC Paper. Bring a bead or stone or buy one in class. To resigister for this session please contact instructor at virginiahuffman@gmail.com or 650-630-6061. Class is located in Redwood City, CA 45 minutes south of San Francisco.
WED NIGHT Open Studio 6pm-9pm
Studio time is available students who have taken at least 6 hours of instruction in metal clay by Virginia or other qualified instructor. Studio tools & textures are available for you to practice and explore your creativity with Precious Metal Clay. Each month we have a new project or technique focus. Past student projects include: PMC Links, Rings, Mould Making, Resin, Riveting on PMC. Cost: $30 per class or $75 for three consecutive sessions. Bring your own PMC or purchase in class.
PRIVATE PMC INSTRUCTION
Can't make a scheduled class? Have a specific technique or project in mind? Then sign up for one-on-one PMC instruction.Classes I teach include Intro to PMC, Rings, Earrings and Earring Components, PMC and Resin, Photopolymer Plates, Mould Making, PMC Hollow Linked Chain, Riveting with PMC Carving rubber rubber stamps , Stone Setting for PMC, Hollow Forms, PMC chain, Lentil Beads, Fun with PMC Paper, PMC Photo Pendant, Clasps and Toggles, Gold on PMC, and Copper Clay.
Sessions are $45 per hour plus materials. To schdule a session or chat with Virginia contact her by phone 650-630-6061 or e-mail virginiahuffman@gmail.com
You will learn two ring styles in one day! We will start off with my favorite: The Stirrup Ring which will be topped off with your favorite bead or stone. After that we will make a ring band embellished with PMC Paper . Class fee: $95 plus $65 materials fee for PMC3 and PMC Paper. Bring a bead or stone or buy one in class. To resigister for this session please contact instructor at virginiahuffman@gmail.com or 650-630-6061. Class is located in Redwood City, CA 45 minutes south of San Francisco.
WED NIGHT Open Studio 6pm-9pm
Studio time is available students who have taken at least 6 hours of instruction in metal clay by Virginia or other qualified instructor. Studio tools & textures are available for you to practice and explore your creativity with Precious Metal Clay. Each month we have a new project or technique focus. Past student projects include: PMC Links, Rings, Mould Making, Resin, Riveting on PMC. Cost: $30 per class or $75 for three consecutive sessions. Bring your own PMC or purchase in class.
PRIVATE PMC INSTRUCTION
Can't make a scheduled class? Have a specific technique or project in mind? Then sign up for one-on-one PMC instruction.Classes I teach include Intro to PMC, Rings, Earrings and Earring Components, PMC and Resin, Photopolymer Plates, Mould Making, PMC Hollow Linked Chain, Riveting with PMC Carving rubber rubber stamps , Stone Setting for PMC, Hollow Forms, PMC chain, Lentil Beads, Fun with PMC Paper, PMC Photo Pendant, Clasps and Toggles, Gold on PMC, and Copper Clay.
Sessions are $45 per hour plus materials. To schdule a session or chat with Virginia contact her by phone 650-630-6061 or e-mail virginiahuffman@gmail.com
CREATE INSPIRE DREAM
This lovely bracelet was a commissioned piece for Janice Parsons owner of The Bead Shop. This bracelet is made of fine silver (from Precious Metal Clay) and the rivets are bronze.
More Finished Copper Clay Pieces
These pieces are ready to assemble into something beautiful. I am going to have to make some out of BronzClay too!! Thats for next week when I am finished with two other projects.
Intro to Precious Metal Clay ...PMC Saturday October 10th 10-4pm
Get hooked on Precious Metal Clay! Learn to make fine silver jewelry with PMC. This revolutionary medium is an easy entrée to metal work as well as a new addition to your metalsmithing repertoire. In this class you will learn the basics of PMC (forming, firing, and finishing). Student projects include pendants & charms. There will be a 45 minute lunch break. Bring a sack lunch.
Date; Saturday October 10th 10:00am-4:00pm
Level: Beginner
Cost: $95
Materials Fee: starting at $45 for one pack of PMC 3 and two CZ's. More PMC may be purchase in class depending on each student's design selection. Tools provided for use in class.
To register please e-mail me at virginiahuffman@gmail.com
Date; Saturday October 10th 10:00am-4:00pm
Level: Beginner
Cost: $95
Materials Fee: starting at $45 for one pack of PMC 3 and two CZ's. More PMC may be purchase in class depending on each student's design selection. Tools provided for use in class.
To register please e-mail me at virginiahuffman@gmail.com
Copper Clay is WONDERFUL!!
WOW! I love the look of Copper Clay. It forms much like PMC Fine Silver -- the only difference for me so far is that it had to be fired in a stainless steel box in activated carbon for 3 hours at 1700 degrees ferenheit. I am tumbling more of the pieces. OH yes and the best benefit is the price only $20.00 for 100 grams!! Being silver is going up in price this is a good deal!!
Copper Clay Out of the Kiln
Copper Clay out of the kiln looks like terra cotta. When I brushed it with soap, water and a brass prush it polished up beautifully. I love it!! C'est Manifique! On the angel pendamt above, I left the grooves unburnished so the design pops!
OH My Poor Kiln!!
I was warned that my kiln would have black on the inside from the carbon AND it did! Now to vacuum it out!! The results were wortth the mess!!
Trying Out Copper Clay
My first pack of Copper Clay just arrived today and I had a chance to make all the pieces showm from the packet and it was only $20. With silver prices increasing I think I am going to have to make more mixed metal pieces. also have some Bronze Clay. I bought it when it first came out but it seems more mysterious to me. Will have to try Bronze soon.
Will see how the firing goes withe the copper -- will post finished pieces when I get a chance.
Personalized Bracelet with Fine Silver on Leather
ILYMTWCS "I love you more than words can say" Custom jewelry design.
Leather and Silver Bracelet
Love how this turned out. A client saw an unfinished Fine Siver Bracelet I was working on and asked if I could add it to leather. I think I will have to make one for myself.
Gold on Precious Metal Clay (PMC)
My latest experiment is adding gold to Precious Metal Clay with Aura 22 .. 22k gold and Keum Boo. The results are very satisfying!! Am loving the mixed metals look!!! So versatile!
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