| COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER: | CLAYPC4309: Mica Shift: Two Metallic Colors from One |
| SKILL SET AREA: | Polymer Clay |
| PREREQUISITES: | CLAYPC4301: Getting Started With
Polymer Clay CLAYPC4302: Building 2-D Designs in 3-D: Caning Either CLAYPC4303: Caning: Geometrics or CLAYPC4304: Caning: Pictures |
| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: | To explore the properties and uses of polymer clay containing mica particles |
| DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: | Create two-colored spiral, stripe and
checkerboard canes with a single metallic color Create holographic images and textures with rubber stamps and texture sheets or found objects Use mica shift techniques to create a bead sampler necklace |
| DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED: | - learn how to manipulate metallic clay to exploit its two-color properties |
| CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: | 4 hours |
| MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: | 4-8 students per class |
| CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: | $50.00 fee/$30.00 deposit |
| ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT: | Supplies as listed |
| WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION |
CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS CLAYPC4309: MICA SHIFT: TWO METALLIC COLORS FROM
ONE In this course, students will learn how to manipulate metallic clay to exploit its two-color properties. This mica shift technique will be used to create patterned canes, and holographic images and textures. 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. Students should also know how to construct basic canes from polymer clay, as well as how to reduce and slice polymer clay canes. |
| At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following: | Create two-color canes using a single
color of metallic clay Create holographic images and textures using metallic clay |
| Written Instructions Provided | YES |
| Finished Sample(s) Provided | YES |
| Supply List | Two blocks each of Gold, Silver, and
Copper Premo!Sculpey Polymer clay slicing blade Pasta Machine Various rubber stamps and/or texture sheets or found objects with textures |
| List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided | The Polymer Clay Techniques Book by Sue Heaser |
| INSTRUCTOR(S): | Dr. Heather Roselli |
| HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: | once every three months |