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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.
***Level One Certification Course***
We are thrilled to announce the first Level One Certification of the new year. Taking place in March this course is for experienced students looking to take their metal clay work to the next level. Over three days students complete 7 set projects, providing a thorough education in all the basic methods of working with metal clay. Upon successful completion you'll receive an world recognised certificate and enjoy a substantial discount on your Art Clay Silver products purchased from us. Read more here
New In Store - Making Jewellery Issue 12
The latest issue of Making Jewellery is now available in our online store. Featuring a Faux Bone project by our own Emma Baird, as well as other fantastic projects this really is a must have magazine! Dont forget Bead Magazine with Emma & Gil's collaborative project of stunning crochet chains & fine silver bead caps and clasp. View all magazines online here.
Scottish Bead Fair
An essential day out for any bead fanatic and jewellery maker is the Scottish Bead Fair. Held in Perth on the 14th of March is really is a great day out. Come along and catch Emma's FREE demonstration on Precious Metal Clay! Find out more on here.
Precious Metal Clay Courses
The full day Introduction to Precious Metal Clay Class on the 14th February is now FULL. A new course has been added on Sunday the 21st of March. This course is the ideal grounding in metal clay and will give you the confidence to continue working with this incredible material at home. Cant wait that long?? Then take a look at our Wednesday evening courses. All of our courses will give you the knowledge and confidence to continue working with the clay at home ! Find out more on our Art Clay Course pagehere.
Hattie Sanderson Master Classes - June 2010
We are delighted to welcome Hattie Sanderson back in June 2010 for two brand new Master Classes: Magnetic Focal Clasp & Serenity Ring. A place on each course can be reserved with a small non- refundable deposit. There is also an early bird discount of 10% for all bookings paid in full by March. We expect that the spaces on these two fantastic new workshops will go very fast! Read more about Hatties courses here.
Silver Fingerprint Jewellery - Express Drop in Day
We are pleased to announce our newest service - Saturday Drop in Day for Silver Fingerprint Charms. 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
Metal Clay Artist Magazine
And finally - the eagerly anticipated 2nd Issue of Metal Clay Artist Magazine is in store now!!! Dedicated to Metal Clay this really is a MUST READ for any metal clay enthusiast - whether a beginner or advanced. This month you'll find a great ring project by Hattie Sanderson as well as an interview with Gordon Uyehara. Call us to reserve your copy or buy online here.
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