Tools List:

  • 1 – 28 gram or 45 gram package PMC+ clay (a 28 gram  package will make 1 bracelet or 15 links)
  • 1 – container of PMC paste/slip*    * don’t need a brand new package if have ½ left over from another class.
  • 7/8-inch round* cutter    *can choose another shape just be sure you have both shapes in the two different sizes
  • 5/8-inch round* cutter
  • 4-inches (minimum) of 18g fine silver wire
  • 22 g fine silver or sterling silver wire (used to string other beads/gemstones, if desired; you will need about 2 inches per bead so buy at least 10 inches) – may also use 24 or 26 gage wire depending upon the bead hole.
  • Patterned rubber mat or stamp or brass or plastic – choose light or heavy texture and at least 2 inches wide
  • PMC tool kit containing:
    • 1 –  plastic palette knife
    • 1 – small scalpel with a pointy end
    • 1 – double ended carving tool
    • 1 – wipe out tool
    • 1 – wire brush with wood handle (steel or brass)
    • 1 – PVC roller
    • 1 – small tipped tweezers
    • 1 – semi stiff small point-tipped paintbrush (size 3/0 or 1/0)
    • 1- padded emery board (nail file)
    • 1- burnishing tool (metal or agate)
    • 1- superfine, microfine and ultrafine 3M sanding sponges

     

    • From Home:
      • Metal cutting pliers or shears
      • Old or new deck of playing cards
      • Small misting type spray bottle with distilled water
      • Small container of olive oil or Badger balm (natural food stores)
      • Self-healing cutting mat 8”x11” (Fiskars brand is good – found at Wal-Mart or hobby stores)

       

      • Recommended:
        • 6-inch ruler, no cork backing
        • Small jewelry sized cookie cutters or poly clay cutters
        • Paper punches
        • 1 – piece of 3×3 PMC sheet
        • 1- 9 gram PMC+ or PMC3 syringe
        • Choice of stones – choose heat-treated synthetic stones either faceted or cabochon and multiple small faceted cubic zirconium of the same size or different sizes.  Feel free to choose large or small sizes

 

Optional Reference Books:

  • The art of Metal Clay by Sherri Haab or
  • New Directions in Metal Clay by CeCe Wire