What's New on the Metal Clay Academy Website?
This page provides you with a quick idea of what's been added in the past month. If you are a regular visitor, you can see what we've added since your last visit here.
Archived What's New pages for earlier months can be seen here
July What's New Archive - you can see everything that was added during July 2010 here
31st August
A new professional organisation was added.
Metallurgia
This French metal clay association is for french-speaking metal clay enthusiasts from all over the world including Canada, Togo, Tunisia, Belgium, Lebanon, UK, Germany, and France. They have information about all brands and are aligned with the Art Clay Society.
A new downloadable metal clay beginners project was added.
Mobius Strip Pendant
Interesting project from PMC Connection.
30th August
A new downloadable metal clay beginners project was added.
Crackle Bracelet
Beginners project from PMC Connection.
A new local group was added.
PMC Guild Knoxville, TN
There is a new PMC Guild in the Knoxville, TN area with over 20 active members since our first meeting in June. Our focus is on education and members sharing their expertise with each other. This is an awesome group with lots of talent and skills!
We meet at my shop, White Fox Bead Studio, in Maryville, TN (near Knoxville). The next meeting is Monday, 5pm for social hour, 6pm meeting start time. Please join us!
I welcome direct emails if you would like more information.
Gail DeLuca
White Fox Bead Studio
145 Cherokee Heights Drive
Maryville, TN 37801
29th August
A new supplier was added to the metal suppliers page.
Argex Silver Ltd
UK site offering sterling silver, Britannia silver, fine silver and argentium silver to the jewellery and silversmithing trade. Wide range of tube, sheet, wire, rod, casting grains and strip. They also sell gold and silver solders.
A new supplier was added to multiple pages.
Infinite Crafts
UK supplier of craft items including wooden beads, glass beads, Greek clay beads, plastic beads, metal beads, findings, glass paint and enameling supplies including kilns and kiln furniture, enamels, millefiori and copper blanks in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
28th August
A new supplier was added to the jewelry supply and findings page.
Caverswall Minerals
UK site selling finished Sterling Silver castings, settings and findings to both the craftsman and the trade. They produce a large range of silver and gold jewellery including rings, brooches, pendants, lockets, earrings and bracelets which can be bought set with stones or unset. Unset jewellery is polished and, in the case of rings, sized as required and is ready to set a choice of cabochons or stones, a range of which can also be purchased from them. Stones can be fitted very easily with glue and then just pushed in or, if you are a stone cutter, can be properly fitted and ground in. Also have a range of findings.
A new metal clay event was added.
Hadar Jacobson - Mixed Metal Jewellery - Near Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
When: 27th - 28th September 2010
Where: Atelier Non!Soesa, Hoogstraat 36A, 5271 WV Sint Michielsgestel (nearby 's-Hertogenbosch), The Netherlands
In this 2-day workshop you will learn different possibilities for combining copper, bronze, and silver clay in a single piece of jewelry. You will make at least two types of pieces: one that combines copper and silver clay, and another combining copper and bronze clay. Among other techniques, you will learn draping, overlay, inlay of copper in bronze and bronze in copper, wraparound, and hot riveting. A good part of the time will be dedicated to post-firing finishing techniques - especially how to achieve a smooth matte finish as well as the appearance of married metals.
27th August
A new way of firing Hadars copper and bronze quick fire clay has been added to the copper and bronze clay pages.
Hadar Jacobson - Little Boxes
In her ongoing effort to improve the success of firing and sintering of the base metal clays, Hadar has come up with a way of firing mixed loads of large, small and hollow forms by using fiber paper boxes inside the carbon box. Have a look at this blog entry and give it a try!
A new selling site was added to the business section.
Eegee
Eegee calls itself the home of UK contemporary and handmade crafts. In August 2010, they're in the process of getting this website up and running, so you may get a good deal if you sign up now. Their aim is to connect buyers with independent creators and traders to offer the best in handmade, crafts and supplies. If you are an independent creator or trader, and are interested in selling your items through Eegee, please get in touch with them by email.
A new supplier was added to the stamps and textures for metal clay page.
Crafts U Love
UK supplier of craft items including rubber stamps, Prismacolor pencils, paper and tools.
26th August
A new video has been added to the advanced metal clay techniques page.
Holly Gage - Repousse Effects in Metal Clay
Interview with Holly Gage in which she talks about the technique she's developed for repousse effects in metal clay.
25th August
A new training provider was added to the metal clay training page.
Paula Beckett - Plano, Dallas, Carrollton, TX
Download Paula's class schedule from the link above. A variety of silver metal clay classes and enamelling on metal clay.
A new beginners metal clay project tutorial was added.
Chunungatree - Bracelet with Seed Beed Color
Nice simple project which allows you to add a splash of color quickly and easily to your metal clay work.
24th August
A new supplier was added to several pages.
The Bead Smith
The Bead Smith is a primary supplier of beads and beading supplies. They sell their products through 4,000+ bead shops in over 100 countries. Wholesale only.
A new supplier was added to the enamel suppliers page.
Fundamentals.net
US supplier of metal working tools, findings, copper blanks, sheet and wire metal, Greek Ceramic beads, enameling supplies and beehive kilns. Also have good tutorials to buy and technical support.
23rd August
A new tutorial was added to the jewelry making video tutorials page.
The Jewelry Classroom
Free video tutorials covering silversmithing techniques including a number of tutorials about using a jewelers saw. Also has a useful video about using an acetylene and air torch.
A new source of inspiration was added.
Jeff de Boer
Jeff de Boer is a Calgary-based multi-media artist with an international reputation for producing some of the world's most original and well-crafted works of art. With an emphasis on metal, he is best known for such bodies of work as suits of armour for cats and mice, armour ties and sword-handled briefcases, rocket lamps and pop culture ray guns, and exquisite high art, abstract works called exoforms.
22nd August
A new training provider was added to several pages.
The Craft Guild of Dallas - Dallas, TX
PMC classes, metalwork and jewelry classes, beading classes.
Check out the Video tutorials page for adding colour and patina to your work. We've added excerpts from Tim McCreight's new DVD about Patina's and they're well worth a view. Buy the DVD from Amazon here - Patina Basics
21st August
New places to sell your work were added to the business section.
eCrater
eCRATER is both a free web store builder and an online marketplace. If you are a seller you can create your own free online store in minutes.
Jewelry Wonder
Build an online store and sell your work free.
20th August
A new downloadable tutorial has been added to the stone setting tutorial page.
Fired Silver - how to set fireable Cubic Zirconia (CZ) gemstones
Useful tutorial on setting gemstones that can be fired in place.
A new metal clay related blog was added.
Debbie Carlton - Polymer and Metal Clay Heaven
This new blog by artist and teacher Debbie Carlton covers polymer and metal clay news and views, two of Debbie's passions. One to watch I think!
19th August
A new training provider was added to the PMC beginners classes page.
Earth to Art - Fort Worth, TX
PMC beginners and project based classes.
A new supplier was added to multiple pages.
Bead Crazy - Perth and Aberdeen, Scotland
Retail bead shop with online sales. Stocking a wide range of beads including fabric beads, acrylic beads, clay beads, metal beads, glass beads, wooden beads, vintage acrylic beads, chain, stringing and threading materials and findings. They also run workshops.
18th August
A new training provider was added to several pages.
Rohana Designs - Clitheroe, Lancashire
Rohana Stoddart runs PMC classes for beginners and also project based classes. She also offers private classes.
17th August
A new training provider was added to several pages.
Convergent Series - Pittsburgh, PA
Carol Scheftic runs a variety of metal clay classes for all levels. Also runs private lessons.
16th August
A new artist selling her work was added to the Gallery section.
Big World Studio
Wendy McManus makes unique jewelry and sells through her Artfire shop.
15th August
A new training provider was added to multiple pages.
Sydney Jewellery School - Beaconsfield, NSW, Australia
Wide range of classes including PMC Certification, Faux Bone™ and mixed media.
14th August
A new US based tool supplier was added.
Cool Tool Chick
Cindy's bender bends metal easily with no damage to the metal. The wire weaving kit is also very useful if you like to make your own chains.
13th August
A new photographer was added.
Upala Press - USA
Upala Press is an independent publisher and creative consulting company that provides publishing, design, and creative services to writers and artists worldwide.
PMC Conference Update
All the handouts and technical resources are now available here.
12th August
A new magazine was added.
Ornament Magazine
Magazine celebrating the art and craft of personal adornment.
11th August
New resources were added to the downloadable jewelry making projects page.
Jewelry Making Daily - Free Handcrafted Jewelry Projects
Enter your email address and get these free downloadable jewelry projects.
Jewelry Making Daily - Free Guide to Jewelry Making Tools
Enter your email address and get this free downloadable tool guide.
10th August
A new source of inspiration was added.
Eckman Fine Arts - Cast Paper Sculpture
It's hard to believe that these amazingly detailed sculptures are made from paper. The Native American themed sculptures are breathtaking.
9th August
A new video tutorial was added to the copper clay videos page.
Sabine Alienor - Torch Firing Prometheus Copper Clay
8th August
The PMC Guild have posted information about PMC Pro here.
A new video tutorial was added to the bronze clay videos page.
Sabine Alienor - Torch Firing Prometheus Bronze Clay
7th August
A new training provider was added to the Beginners Art Clay training page.
Julie Packer - Redding Area, Shasta County, California
Art Clay for beginners in the Redding area, Shasta County, California. Contact Julie by email here or call 530-474-6105.
6th August
A new training provider was added to the metal clay classes page.
Sandy Wildkatsch - Mundelien, Il
Beginning metal clay classes at Bella Beads, 1154 W. Maple Ave, Mundelien, Illinois. Tel: 847-837-1896 or contact Sandy here
5th August
A new directory link was added to the business section.
Primesite UK
Register for a free member account to list your site free. Premium listing is also available.
4th August
A new competition was added.
Saul Bell Award
Call for entries 2011 - click here to find out about the next competition.
Deadline for entries: 17th September 2010.
The Saul Bell Design Award competition has both inspired and challenged jewelry designers around the globe for the past decade, and now in its tenth year, it continues to recognize artists whose work challenges traditional perceptions of jewelry design. Named for the founder of Rio Grande, the competition celebrates Saul's spirit and legacy by inviting artists and students to enter their most innovative creations in any of six categories: Gold/Platinum, Silver/Argentium® Silver, Beads, Metal Clay, Hollowware or Enamel.
A new resource for Bronzclay™ was added.
Fast Fire Bronzclay™ Tips and Hints - Metal Clay Guru
Useful information on working with Fast Fire Bronzclay™, launched in July 2010.
3rd August
A new metal clay artist selling her work was added.
Njia Studios
Rustic silver handmade jewelry by Barbe Beaty. Buy from her Etsy shop.
2nd August
A new directory link was added to the business section.
Free Online Web Directory
Free submission, just select the category you fit into and a link to add your URL will appear.
1st August
A new supplier was added to multiple pages.
Munro Crafts
US wholesale supplier of beads, chain, findings, books, charms, toggles, wire, stringing materials, beading materials and tools, acrylic paint, Pebeo paints, polymer clay, Art Clay Silver, photopolymer plates, rubber stamps, glue, general craft supplies, bags and storage.
