Ok I knew I'd forget a few things which might come in handy-
- Small paint brush
- Something to texture surface - I like the fish filter kind but you could use coarse sand paper or the cheap Velcro type curlers
- Some alcohol
- Deli wrap
- Larger cutters to cut out your final bead shape
- Sand paper
- Paper towels
- Oh yes and it will work on darker clays too if you want to try that.
Original list:
- usual clay stuff - pasta machine, work surface, etc
- light colored clay (any kind will do)
- alcohol inks or markers or colored pencils
- latex gloves so you don't get colored fingers
- paint or guilders paste to antique or highlight
- small cutters or tips for adding designs (I use cake frosting tips and brass rods)
- light bulb or some kind of baking surface to curve your pieces (optional)
- light colored clay (any kind will do)
- alcohol inks or markers or colored pencils
- latex gloves so you don't get colored fingers
- paint or guilders paste to antique or highlight
- small cutters or tips for adding designs (I use cake frosting tips and brass rods)
- light bulb or some kind of baking surface to curve your pieces (optional)
Don't worry I am sure we all will have items to share.
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Queen City Clayers Meeting December 8, 2012
Meeting was called to order at noon. No new business was outstanding although it was mentioned that there are some offices that need to be filled for the new year. Also brought up was the fact that we are growing in size and it would be fantastic for each member to choose a month and show a technique to the guild. It would take some of the pressure off of Maggie & Cheryl. It would also be helpful if there are techniques that you want to be shown that you could let the officers know about.
Everyone was anxious for the class to begin. Julie Eakes showed her "Faux Fajardo" techniques with clay. We watched her demonstrate how to use different tools to get the different shapes and textures. We then all dispersed to try our hand at the method. After baking some of the pieces there was time to use guilders paste, sand, paint, use alcohol inks or whatever. Meeting was a great success and many beautiful pieces were sent home with their creators.
Attendance: Queen City Clayer Members: Maggie, Cheryl, Julie, Linda, Nancy. We had two new individuals from Charlotte join us and hopefully will keep returning to clay with us. Ashville's guild had about six of their members stop and visit and clay with us. It was a great meet up.
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