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Art Clay Scotland is located at The Little Bead Shop and is the side of our business that deals with everything to do with Art Clay Silver from supplies of the clay on the shop floor, to keeping up to date with the new developments in Japan to the regular courses we run.
Art Clay Silver is a magical product that consists of very fine particles of pure silver that have been suspended in an organic non-toxic binder. Often referred to as Metal Clay, Art Clay Silver has revolutionized the skill of jewellery making, as it allows even the beginner to make their own fine silver jewellery!. Those aspiring to make metal jewellery are no longer restricted by a large monetary investment and lengthy learning curve. Art Clay Silver really is surprisingly simple to use! It feels very much like ordinary clay and can be easily shaped, moulded, and sculpted with simple tools or your fingers.� After pre-finishing and drying the piece is fired with a torch, on a gas hob or in a kiln. The binder burns away leaving a 99.9% pure silver piece. The finished piece may be treated like any other fine silver, and can be hallmarked 999.
This fantastic product does not need expensive tools or equipment - in no time at all you can be making your own charms, earrings, pendants and rings in your own home. With Art Clay Silver there is something for everyone - from beginners to advanced! Take a look at our Artists Gallery. |
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Shape
Model the wet cay into your desired shape |
Dry
Dry piece completely |
Prefinish
File and sand to remove any imperfections |
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Fire
Fire on a hob, with a torch or in a kiln |
Polish
Polish the fired piece with a stainless steel brush, sanding pads & burnisher |
The Finished Fine Silver Ring |
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It's easy to get started with Art Clay Silver - try one of our great books and follow the easy step-by-step projects or, you could try one of our starter kits containing everything you need to begin at home.
Even better, why not come along to one of our classes? We run a variety of courses from those aimed at the complete beginner through to more advanced projects. We are also proud to be Scotland's only provider of the world recognised Art Clay Silver Level 1 & Level 2 Certificates. All our courses are held at The Little Bead Shop and are run by our experienced Senior Instructor Emma Baird. Classes are small and have a relaxed a friendly feel to them. Keeping the class number small also ensures that each and every student gets enough personal attention. Check out our Art Clay Courses page for further details.
On the shop floor you will find all the different kinds of Silver Clay as well as all the necessary tools and inspirational books. There are also plenty of design examples on display to help get those creative juices flowing! If it's not possible for you to get to us here in Edinburgh then allow us to come to you. Soon you will be able to browse at your leisure at our online shop.
All of the staff at The Little Bead Shop are qualified in Art Clay Silver and are always happy to help you with any questions you may have. Click here to contact us.
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Welcome to our news!
Here you will find up to date news of whats going on at here The Little Bead Shop & Art Clay Scotland. Courses, Guest Artists, Events, Publications, Open Studios, even parties - its all here! Simply hold your cursor over the scrolling text to slow it down.
*****Kids Classes for Summer*****
Helen & Gil have been working hard planning a schedule of exciting classes for Kids that will take place over the summer. Starting on Thursday the 24th of June these two hour classes are a fantastic way to introduce your child to a new skill as well as keep them occupied! Suitability for each class ranges from 8 years to 13 years of age. There are a wide range of classes to choose from including - Fimo Food Making, Saftey Pin Bracelet, Bead Stringing & Macrame. Full details will be online soon, but if you cant wait that long call us for full information on 0131 228 5058.
SilverSmiting Courses
We are really excited to bring you, once again, these very popular classes in Silver Smithing Techniques. Taking place in our spacious Studio/Classroom you can choose from Level 1 for complete beginners, or Level 2 if you have already completed Level 1 or have gained experience elsewhere. Read more here.
Our New Home!
Its been a busy time recently as we moved, but we are settling nicely into our new shop. Come and visit us 120 Bruntsfield Place.
Free Metal Clay Demonstrations
Our first ever FREE metal clay demonstration proved to be very popular. Ideal for you if you are totally new to Metal Clay, these demonstrations will tell you all you need to know. We talk you though the different clays on the market and show you the basics of working with Art Clay Silver. Meet the Instructor, look at and handle the kinds of things you could expect to make in class and have the opportunity to ask the Instructor Questions. Next Date coming soon!!
Silver Metal Clay Courses
With a move to a premises with a new larger dedicated class room on site there are lots of new classes being planned. These will be launched soon, but meanwhile we have a few new classes to tempt you.. see our Art Clay Course pagehere.
Silver Fingerprint Jewellery - Express Drop in Day
Our Express Saturday Drop in Day for Silver Fingerprint Charms is proving to be really popular!. Between the hours of 2:00 - 5:00 on Saturdays you can simply "drop in" to have your own, a child's or loved ones fingerprint immortalised in pure Silver. Come along early and we'll even have your jewellery ready for you by tea time!!!! Pure Silver Fingerprint Jewellery makes an ideal gift for anyone. Find out more here
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