| COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER: |
CLAYPC4302: 2-D Designs In 3-D: Canes
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| SKILL SET AREA: | Polymer Clay |
| PREREQUISITES: | CLAYPC4301: Getting Started With Polymer Clay |
| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: | To teach the student the basics of polymer clay caning or millefiori. |
| DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: | Create a variety of basic canes using
only black and white polymer clay Assemble a B&W bead sampler bracelet |
| DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED: | - learn what a polymer clay cane is - learn how to construct a variety of basic canes - learn how to reduce a cane - learn how to slice a cane - learn to make different shaped canes - learn how to apply cane slices to a bead base - learn how to drill holes in beads - learn how to support beads during baking |
| CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: | 4 hours |
| MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: | 4-8 students |
| CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: | $50.00 fee/$30.00 deposit |
| ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT: | Supplies as listed below, including a Pasta Machine |
| WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION |
CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS CLAYPC4302: 2-D Designs in 3-D: Caning In this course, students will learn how to construct a variety of simple polymer clay cane designs including a bull's eye, jelly roll, striped, lace & checkerboard cane. Canes will then be used to create a variety of beads. For more information, please visit our web-site at:
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| At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following: | Students should know the differences between polymer clay brands, as well as how to handle, bake, and finish polymer clay |
| At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following: | Create a variety of basic cane
designs Create a variety of bead types utilizing canes |
| Written Instructions Provided | YES |
| Finished Sample(s) Provided | YES |
| Supply List | Three blocks each of Black & White
Premo!Sculpey or Fimo Soft Polymer Clay Polymer clay slicing blade Pasta Machine (available for $35.00 at Be Dazzled Beads) |
| List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided | The New Clay by Nan Roche |
| INSTRUCTOR(S): | Dr. Heather Roselli |
| HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: | once a month |