[tally943]

Joined a metal clay class yesterday. Any tips? I am mostly having issues with getting it even before I start cutting it out.

 

[John Smith_inFL]

Joined a metal clay class yesterday. Any tips? I am mostly having issues with getting it even before I start cutting it out.

Welcome, Tally - what kind of class did you join ?? online or in person.
I like metal and I like clay. What kind of projects are you interested in ? the photos really don't help.

 

[tally943]

Hello! The class is in person at an art studio. It is a metal clay class. It is mostly for making jewelry but could be used for anything. Right now I am working on a pair of earrings, but this is my first time working with this material, so they don't look great yet. Sorry about the photo- my friend took it for me since I had olive oil and clay on my hands.

 

[John Smith_inFL]

have you tried Super Sculpey polymer clay yet ? It is easy to model then bake it in the oven for a minutes and it is rock hard.

 

[tally943]

I havn't- thanks for the info. What kind of things to do make out of clay? metal?

 

[John Smith_inFL]

sometimes I just "dabble" in small modeling and sculpting projects for personal use.
use your imagination - if you are in an art class, that is the first step.

 

[tally943]

Okay, thank you for the advice !

 

[John Smith_inFL]

This is one of my last projects with Super Sculpey polymer clay.

 

[tally943]

Thats beautiful!! Do you sell your work?

 

[John Smith_inFL]

thanks - nah, I made this just as a prototype mainly to see if I could actually pull it off.
I put it on Ebay just to get rid of it @ $400.00. I guy offered me $300.00 - - - I should have taken it LOL.
I'm going to make a new base with some rocks to give it more character with the scripture verse and put it back on the market soon.

 

[tally943]

Cool! what scripture verse?

 

[John Smith_inFL]

Numbers 21: 4-9

the Rod of Asclepius

I will call this Covid Project #34. Just something to keep busy during these troublesome times when we can't get outside to play . For the Biblical Reference, see Numbers 21: 4-9 This is Super Sculpey polymer modeling clay over a wire and aluminum armature.

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[tally943]

Wow thats really cool!!! fiery brass serpent on a pole. Very good idea