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Leather Wrap Bracelet with Ornamental Button Clasp
Create a distinctive button clasp that will be added to a leather wrap bracelet. Each student will learn some metal clay basics, make custom texture stamps, and embed a finding that will be fired in place for the mechanism. In the afternoon, Michela will cover polishing, adding color buttons and how to string and bead leather cord to finish a bracelet in class.
If you'd like to see more of Michela's work, please visit her website www.everlastingtreasures.org
Meet the instructor
Michela is an artist who works primarily in metal clay and felt. Her metal clay, felt and beaded work have won numerous awards. Since beginning in metal clay, she has achieved Art Clay 1/Senior certification, Rio Rewards Certification, and Metal Clay Master's Registry III. She has authored articles for Fired Arts & Crafts, Art Jewelry, Bead Trends, Metal Clay Today, Metal Clay Artist, The Art Clay Society Quarterly and Bead Unique. Her work has been featured in a number of the PMC Guild Annuals and other books on jewelry.
Materials & Tools
There is a $40 materials kit payable upon registration that includes 10 grams of silver clay, sterling jump rings, 4-5 mm beads (glass & gemstone), leather cord, and other miscellaneous supplies for the project.
Student Can Bring:
Tool kits are provided for use during class, but students can bring their favorite tools if desired.