Metal clay is one of the most exciting new developments in the world of jewelry making. Only on the market since the mid 90's, this new medium offers unique artistic opportunities. Now the new BronzClay™ and CopprClay™ are available with exciting possibilities. There are pieces in my gallery. Check my links page for Hadar Jacobson's site where you can purchase her very own HADAR'S COPPER CLAY in powder form with full instructions as well as her powdered HADAR'S BRONZE CLAY and... now Hadar is offering quick fire copper and bronze clays. Also available now is HADAR'S STEEL CLAY and HADAR'S STAINLESS STEEL CLAY. Genius!!! I believe there is now a quick fire steel clay as well.
Of course, new and redesigned tools and products are being developed specific to all this new age material. There are several sources available, each working toward its own niche. It is wonderful to be one of those involved in spreading the word about metal clay...
Certified in both PMC® and Art Clay®, I teach classes and private lessons in both products. They are similar and unique. I travel to art and craft shows and fairs to teach workshops which is one of my favorite things to do. So satisfying. I plan to offer a gallery of pieces made by my students as well as my own work.
I have put together a kit of those precious tools I found after many wasted purchases. It seems useless to buy all those things that will be replaced. They just end up rolling around in a drawer. Save the money for the clay!
I'm also the inventor of the LiL BeLLA humidifier. It has saved lots of wasted time and clay. Everyone loves them!
upper left: "Wristlinks" is a 2008 Saul Bell Design Award Competition Finalist.
gallery upper left "Queen's Ransom" is a 2007 Saul Bell Design Award Competition Finalist.
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