Precious Metal Silver Clay Stud Earring Making Workshop

Name: Precious Metal Silver Clay Stud Earring Making Workshop
Start: 2025-01-04T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-01-04T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Burton Latimer

Schedule

Sat Jan 04 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Burton Latimer | Kettering, EN

Precious Metal Silver Clay - Stud Earring - Half day workshop
Join us on this fabulous three hour, Precious Metal Silver Clay – Stud Earring Workshop, where you will learn the process of making THREE pairs of stud earrings with Precious Metal Silver Clay, from start to finish.
The front, decorative part of the earring will be made from silver clay, with the post and butterfly back made from sterling silver.
You’ll learn how to shape the silver clay using moulds to create the decorative part of the earring, before drying and refining. You’ll then be shown how your jewellery is fired in the kiln, and a torch firing demonstration will take place, there may even be time for you to have a go at torch firing, if you fancy it! In the next part of the session you’ll learn basic soldering skills, and you’ll solder the ear posts onto each earring, then you’ll finish the session by polishing your earrings and work hardening the earrings posts, ready to wear your favourite pair home at the end of the workshop!
(please note that your earrings will be kiln fired during the session, but depending upon number of students on the day, there may be time for you to fire one pair of earrings using a torch, this however is not guaranteed. A torch firing demonstration will however take place during the session)
What is Precious Metal Silver Clay?
Precious Metal Silver Clay is a truly magical material to work with! It is made up of millions of tiny particles of recycled silver, which is mixed with an organic binder and water, to make it into a material which can be easily shaped, moulded and textured, similar to pottery clay. Once fired, the binder burns away, resulting in a solid piece of silver! It is an exciting and addictive process, so be prepared to be hooked!
How much is the workshop?
It is £80 per person.
What will I make on the day?
You’ll make THREE pairs of stud earrings using various moulds available on the day.
How long is the workshop?
This workshop is three hours long.
Who is this workshop suitable for?
This workshop is perfect for beginners to silver clay, or those want to refresh their knowledge. However, please note that this workshop does include basic soldering which will involve using a butane torch, which takes patience and perseverance.
What’s included in the price of the workshop?
7 grams of silver clay, THREE pairs of earring posts and THREE pairs of butterfly backs, made from sterling silver, use of tools on day and a box for your earrings is included in the price. Advice on where to purchase your own silver clay kit and a discount code for 15% off silver clay from one of our suppliers of precious metal silver clay. Please note that the silver clay you will using on the day is Art Clay Fine Silver, which is 99.9% solid fine silver
What silver clay will I use during the workshop?
You will use Art Clay Fine Silver, which is 99.9% pure silver.
Anything else I need to know?
You may get a little dusty, so we will provide an apron for you to wear on the day. Please don’t wear open toed shoes or sandals, and ensure long hair is tied back.