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
August What's New Archive - you can see everything that was added during August 2010 here
30th September
A new downloadable project tutorial was added to the color and patina information page.
Necklace with enamel - PMC Connection
This necklace can be worn as a simple silver accent or a bright statement piece. Step-by-step enameling instructions.
29th September
A new downloadable project was added to the advanced metal clay projects page.
Pod Necklace from PMC Connection
Prometheus Copper necklace inspired by the pod of the Mesquite Tree. Copper enameled, with liver of sulfur and GlasClay variations, this is a versatile piece you can make your own.
28th September
A new downloadable project was added to the advanced metal clay projects page.
Box Project from PMC Connection
This beautiful box, with no two sides alike was inspired by a texture mat available from PMCC Senior Instructor Marlynda Taylor.
27th September
A new downloadable project was added to the beginners metal clay projects page.
Beads in Every Color by PMC Connection
Metal Clay beads come in all shapes and sizes. Use your scrap to create tiny embellishments or build large beads that stand on their own as striking focal points.
26th September
A new beginners project tutorial was added.
Noel Yovovich - How to Create with Metal Clay e-Book
This free e-book has three projects which include steel clay, copper clay and silver clay
25th September
A new downloadable tutorial was added.
Paragon Kilns - SC2 and SC3 Instructions and Service Manual in French
French Instruction and service manual for the SC-2, SC-3, and other small Paragon kilns with the ceramic-fiber firing chamber. The manual covers silver clay, enameling, glass, and basic maintenance. Translated from English by Angela Baduel-Crispin.
24th September
New events were added.
Donna Penoyer Masterclass in the UK
When: 16th - 18th April 2011
Where: Craftworx, Yorkshire, UK
Whistles are a source of mystery, surprise, and delight. Learn to create these sculptural treasures in metal clay! This workshop will explain how a whistle works, cover lots of troubleshooting tips and tricks, and utilise Donna’s tested methods for ensuring success. Some metal clay experience is recommended.
Julia Rai Masterclass - Yorkshire, UK
When: 20th - 24th June 2011
Where: Craftworx, Yorkshire, UK
In this five day master class you will cover a wide variety of ways to add colour to your metal clay work. Closely linked to the Metal Clay Masters Registry Colour category, this class will explore both traditional and unusual colouring techniques available to metal clay artists.
The primary focus of the Master class will be colouring techniques for metal clay and is an advanced level class. It is not suitable for metal clay beginners. During the five days we will cover subjects such as enamelling, resins, plastics, dry media and chemical patinas. No actual finished jewellery items will be made during this workshop. Instead we use experimentation and exploration on a range of samples to inspire your own designs.
23rd September
A new entry was put on the new books page.
The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry 2011 published by Holly Gage of Gage Designs is scheduled for release at the end of October 2010. The beautiful 28 page, 11 x 17 (open) - wall calendar features fine silver jewelry from today's most innovative metal clay jewelry artists. Each page beautifully illustrates the diversity, artistry and pure magic of transforming a moldable metal into fine jewelry. You can expect to see silver, bronze and copper pieces studded with gems and precious stones, embellished with gold and rich textures, and accented with the touch of the artisan’s hand.
The 41 artist’s work from around the world that you will see are Jonna Faulkner on the cover and Cindy Miller, Juanita Burton & Karen Richard, Christine Norton, Deb Steele, Claudia Atkins, Donna Lewis, Gwen Bernecker, Tracey Spurgin, Hattie Sanderson, Susan Breen Silvy, Daine Sepanski, Lisa Barth, Emma Baird, Gordon Uyehara, Jennifer Smith-Righter, Delia Marsellos-Traister, Angela Baudel-Crispin, Pam East, Linda Kaye-Moses, Tim McCreight, Vickie Hallmark, Julie Beucherie, Laragh McMonagle, Sondra Hirssig, Wendy McManus, Lora Hart, Lorena Angulo, Maggie Bergman, Joy Funnell, Pat Gullet, Lesley Messam, Lorrene Baum Davis, Nicola Callow, Liz Hall, Natalie Knott, Julia Rai, Lisa Cain, Robert Dancik, erin lane meharg and Holly Gage.
Throughout the calendar approximately 50 jewelry conferences, classes and competition deadlines are highlighted to encourage the jewelry artist to enhance their education and step out and show what the metal clay community has accomplished in their short history.
Holly Gage was joined this year by prominent jewelry and metal clay artists Lisa Cain, Robert Dancik, and Julia Rai to jury the publication. Erin Meharg, Holly's apprentice, assisted in many functions of the process such as jury assistant, data recorder and proof reader. As usual, the process of photo selection for 2011 was difficult, but with the generous help of the jury panel, they were able to narrow 300+ artful submissions into a stunning 12 month calendar.
The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry 2011 is a must have for jewelry lovers and makers alike. There will be a limited printing of the calendar, which will be released at the end of October 2010. The calendar will sell for $22.00 plus shipping. For a sneak peek and to reserve your copy, visit Holly's website.
22nd September
A new bead supplier was added.
Beauty Day Beads - China
Large selection of beads including turquoise beads, Austrian style crystal beads, cubic zirconia, cats eye beads, millefiori beads, glass pearls, silver foil beads, sandstone beads, floral glass beads, lampwork beads, shell beads, cloisonne beads, crackle glass beads, crochet beads, Bali beads, hematite, Pandora beads, resin beads, seed beads, agates, natural quartz, silver chain.
21st September
PMC Guild - Florida Sun Coast (Sarasota and Bradenton)
Meeting Place: Reinemeyer Studio, 2550 26th St.West, Bradenton FL
When: 3rd Sundays, each month, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Dues: $25/yr
For more information contact:
Wendy Traver or
visit their Yahoo Group
20th September
A new selling site has been added.
Craft Fairs in Cornwall
The Cornwall Arts and Crafts Directory (CACD) have compiled a list of craft fairs and other craft related events Cornwall.
19th September
A new training provider was added to multiple pages.
Snow Farm - Williamsburg, MA
Craft school running a program of classes including metal working, cold connections, metal clay, enameling, wire work and kiln formed glass.
18th September
New business resources were added to the websites page.
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17th September
A new UK tool supplier was added.
Tiny Tools
UK supplier of small tools for model making and jewellery making. Beading tools also.
16th September
A new local group was added.
PMC Guild - Atlanta Chapter
The Atlanta Chapter of the PMC Guild invites anyone in the Atlanta area interested in metal clay to join. We are like-minded artisans of all skill levels that like to share knowledge and inspire each others creative spirits about metal clay. We have demos, workshops, and just get together and have fun. Please contact Ginny if you have an interest in coming to a meeting.
15th September
A new video was added to the bronze clay tutorials page.
Cool Tools - Wild Roses Necklace Project
Features riveting elements together.
14th September
A new downloadable stones tutorial was added to the resources section.
Gemstones in Metal Clay
Great article by Mardel Rein for Cool Tools. It includes information about firing gemstones in carbon for bronze and copper clay.
13th September
A new video beginners tutorial was added.
Reconstituting Dry Metal Clay - Lisa Cain at MCSJ
A new supplier was added to the glass page.
QINGDAO CHINA-COMMERCIAL INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO.,LTD
Supplier of graphite tools for glass.
ROOM 2306, XINGANG MANION, NO.8 YANCHENG ROAD, QINGDAO, CHINA.
Tel: +86-532-83886651/83886672/84798191
Fax: +86-532-83886672
Email: qingdao-depu@163.com
12th September
New rubber stamp making suppliers were added.
PhotoCentric - UK Site
UK supplier of Teresa Collins Stampmaker, photopolymer plate making system. They also sell the Imagepac stampmaker system.
PhotoCentric - US Site
US supplier of Teresa Collins Stampmaker, photopolymer plate making system. They also sell the Imagepac stampmaker system.
11th September
A new supplier was added to multiple pages.
Lisa Pavelka
US supplier of all kinds of useful things for metal clay and polymer clay artists. Including texture stamps, waterslide transfers, border molds, findings and tools. Check out the video guides to working with polymer clay, metal clay and Lisa's signature products.
A new local metal clay group was added.
North of England Chapter of the PMC Guild International aka 'Metal Clay Enthusiasts'
10th September
New UK kiln suppliers were added.
Great Art - UK
UK art suppliers who also supply kilns.
Corby Kilns - UK
Supplier of kilns, kiln furniture, fibre paper etc, and enamelling supplies.
9th September
A new supplier was added to the glass suppliers page and the general suppliers page.
Sunburst Bottles
US supplier of glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and jars and brushed aluminum bottles. They also sell bags and accessories.
A new rubber stamp supplier was added.
Village Impressions
US site offering custom rubber stamps from your artwork.
8th September
A new article was added to the business section.
Copyright for Artists
This copyright FAQ is useful for any artist worried about people copying their work or whether they can teach or sell something they've seen elsewhere.
A new general supplier was added.
Cascade Refining
US company who will give you money for your scrap fired metal clay pieces.
7th September
New rubber stamp suppliers were added.
The Craft Barn
UK craft supplier with tools, rubber stamps and inks.
The Stamp Bug
UK site selling rubber stamps and other crafting supplies and tools.
6th September
New UK bead suppliers were added.
Red Elephant Bead Shop - Truro, Cornwall
Retail shop and online bead sales.
Bead Shop UK
UK based supplier with a good range of semi precious beads, cabochons, Bali beads, bead caps and spacers, clasps, jewellery and pendants.
5th September
A new supplier has been added to the kiln suppliers page.
Evenheat Kilns - USA
Kiln manufacturer. Site contains details of the kiln range, downloadable manuals, distributors and other useful information.
4th September
A new supplier was added to the US PMCsuppliers page and the International PMC suppliers page.
MetalClays
US supplier of PMC, Bronzclay, Copprclay and Gold clay.
A new supplier was added to multiple pages.
Aluisa Beads - Guildford, Surrey
Retail shop and online bead sales. Stocking acrylic beads, ceramic beads, Chinese beads, Indian beads, Czech fire polished beads, plated beads, pearls and shells, metal and metallised plastic beads, semi precious beads, wood beads, Swarovski crystals, tools, wire, stringing and threading materials and findings.
3rd September
More genuis from Hadar Jacobson has been added to the bronze clay and copper clay pages.
Hadar Jacobson - Even Better, Mini Kilns
Hadar continues to push the envelope and develop new ways of ensuring bronze and copper clays sinter every time. She's now come up with this mini kilns idea using a soft fire brick to construct individual boxes to go into the kiln creating mini kilns for your bronze and copper clay pieces. Allows you to fire many items at the same time, like the little boxes in the above post - but these are more durable and will last longer after the initial work to construct them. Genius!
A new video tutorial was added.
Resizing a Metal Clay Ring from MetalClays.com
2nd September
A new business resource was added to the marketing page.
Online Business Marketing
My Business First provide quality articles and information for promoting your business in Australia.
A new web page tutorial for using copper clay was added.
Firing and Enameling Art Clay Copper - Pam East
This blog entry has lots of great tips and hints on firing Art Clay Copper and then enameling it. There is more information here than in the next article Pam wrote for Metal Clay Guru.
1st September
A new downloadable metal clay beginners project was added.
Simple Silver Earrings
Beginners project from PMC Connection
