COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:	CLAYPC4307:  Imitative Techniques - Dichroic and Fiorato Glass
SKILL SET AREA:	Polymer Clay
PREREQUISITES:	CLAYPC4301: Getting Started with Polymer Clay
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:	To recreate dichroic glass and fiorato (Venetian) beads
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:	Create imitation dichroic glass and fiorato beads Fashion a dichroic rainbow bracelet and fiorato pendant
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:	- learn how to use foils with polymer clay - learn how to protect delicate finishes and create depth with translucent clay - learn how to create 3-D designs on base beads
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE:	4 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS:	4-8 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT:	$50.00 fee/$30.00deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:	Supplies as listed below + $3.00 for foils, base beads, syringes
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION	In this course, students will learn how to recreate realistic dichroic glass and fiorato (Venetian) beads using polymer clay.
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 dichroic glass and fiorato (Venetian) beads Protect and create depth with translucent clay Sand and buff imitative pieces to a high shine
Written Instructions Provided	YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided	YES
Supply List	One block each of Black and Translucent Premo!Sculpey One small bottle of Translucent Liquid Sculpey 'Mix and Save' paint mixing containers or plastic paint palette Polymer clay slicing blade Pasta Machine Various colors of oil paints or powdered pigments
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided	The Polymer Clay Techniques Book by Sue Heaser The New Clay by Nan Roche
INSTRUCTOR(S):	Dr. Heather Roselli
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED:	once every three months