Buy one strand of beads and get the 2nd strand of equal or lessor value free. You must print out this blog page and present it with your purchase. Not good on previous purchases. This sale will disappear soon, may be tomorrow or may be next week! You will not know when it will be gone, so print out this page today! Limited to one free strand.YOUR PURCHASE MUST BE MADE BY AUGUST 5 , 2009.http://www.pouncingrain.com
Pouning Rain Jewlery and Metal Center is located between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, BC in beautiful Bellingham, WA
Located in Bellingham, Washington (between Seattle and Vancouver, BC) at: 521 Kentucky Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 Pouncing Rain Jewelry and Metal Working Center is a community education center. We offer ongoing weekly classes in jewelry making and silversmithing, as well as one and two day workshops in various other jewelry making techniques. We have a studio membership program for students and community jewelry/metal artist to work independently in our fully equipped studio.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
COPPRclay Workshop Date Set
COPPRclay Mini-Workshop
Explore copper clay in this 2 part mini-class. Find out what all the fuss is about by learning about this recycled copper and how to turn it into beautiful, funky jewelry. COPPRclay™ can be pinched, rolled, sculpted and manipulated. In its dried state, it's still highly flexible and easy to carve—ideal for applying details and finishing touches prior to firing.
Since COPPRclay is so much more cost effective ($19.98 for 100 grams) than silver clay (19.98 for 9 grams) it is a great way to be introduced to metal clays.
Your first evening will be all about the clay. Working it, shaping, forming and texturing it into pieces you will make into jewelry. We will then fire the clay for you during the next day and when you return to class.
On evening 2 your fired pieces will be ready to finish. Class includes 50 grams of clay and the use of the tools to make your pieces. Findings and chains are extra.
Cost: 85.00.
Instructor: Kathleen Yorston and Ryan Albachten
8/18/09 and 8/19/09, Tuesday 6:00-9:00 and Wednesday 6:00-8:00
you can signup on line at http://pouncingrain.com/pmcworkshops/copprclayandbronzclay.html
Explore copper clay in this 2 part mini-class. Find out what all the fuss is about by learning about this recycled copper and how to turn it into beautiful, funky jewelry. COPPRclay™ can be pinched, rolled, sculpted and manipulated. In its dried state, it's still highly flexible and easy to carve—ideal for applying details and finishing touches prior to firing.
Since COPPRclay is so much more cost effective ($19.98 for 100 grams) than silver clay (19.98 for 9 grams) it is a great way to be introduced to metal clays.
Your first evening will be all about the clay. Working it, shaping, forming and texturing it into pieces you will make into jewelry. We will then fire the clay for you during the next day and when you return to class.
On evening 2 your fired pieces will be ready to finish. Class includes 50 grams of clay and the use of the tools to make your pieces. Findings and chains are extra.
Cost: 85.00.
Instructor: Kathleen Yorston and Ryan Albachten
8/18/09 and 8/19/09, Tuesday 6:00-9:00 and Wednesday 6:00-8:00
you can signup on line at http://pouncingrain.com/pmcworkshops/copprclayandbronzclay.html
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
COPPRclay and BRONZclay Tip
If you’re also a silver clay artist (PMC or Art Clay), never use non-washable tools (files, abrasive papers, etc.) on both silver clay and COPPRclay™/BRONZclay™ projects. Keep a separate set of these tools reserved exclusively for BRONZclay™ and COPPRclay™.
Monday, July 20, 2009
SOLDERING TIP #2
WHAT YOU NEED TO SET-UP A JEWELRY SOLDERING STATION AT HOME
Solder - easy (also called soft), medium, and hard are three of the most used types
Flux
Thin paint brush
Container of water
Fire brick or compressed charcoal block
Copper tweezers
Pickle solution in a little crock-pot to keep it warm
Torch
Ceramic tile
Overhead light
1. Set the ceramic tile in the middle of your work area.
2. On top of the tile, set the fire brick or compressed charcoal block
3. To one side, set the water, paint brush, copper tweezers, pickle solution, flux, and solder.
4. On the other side, set up your torch
5. Set the over head light so that it shines over the brick and tile.
Now you are ready to start soldering. For classes and workshops on soldering and other jewelry making skills, visit our website at http://www.pouncingrain.com/
Solder - easy (also called soft), medium, and hard are three of the most used types
Flux
Thin paint brush
Container of water
Fire brick or compressed charcoal block
Copper tweezers
Pickle solution in a little crock-pot to keep it warm
Torch
Ceramic tile
Overhead light
1. Set the ceramic tile in the middle of your work area.
2. On top of the tile, set the fire brick or compressed charcoal block
3. To one side, set the water, paint brush, copper tweezers, pickle solution, flux, and solder.
4. On the other side, set up your torch
5. Set the over head light so that it shines over the brick and tile.
Now you are ready to start soldering. For classes and workshops on soldering and other jewelry making skills, visit our website at http://www.pouncingrain.com/
Saturday, July 18, 2009
BRONZclay Old Metal In New Form
The metal of choice as far back as 3500BC, bronze delivered more strength and durability than iron and commanded a higher price. Every day, bronze artifacts are unearthed, still in excellent condition, still rich in color, full of history and representing an incredible combination of skill and art.
Growing up, Bill Struve, the inventor of Bronze Clay (trade named BRONZclay™), thought about being a physicist or maybe a psychiatrist, but he wasn't interested in math or medical school. Instead, he earned a doctorate in classical chemistry and a master's in electrical engineering, working 20 years in each field before embarking on a third career: art, in the form of metallurgy.
His desire to produce a new medium for his wife to use to create strong, durable and wearable jewelry inspired Bill to experiment for countless hours before achieving success with BRONZclay™. As Bill developed BRONZclay, one of his goals was to keep its ingredients safe to use. Another was to keep the tools needed for working with the clay simple: nothing fancy, just the basics, a kiln and the artist's imagination. BRONZclay would be a gift to the artist, a new addition to the tool box.
Growing up, Bill Struve, the inventor of Bronze Clay (trade named BRONZclay™), thought about being a physicist or maybe a psychiatrist, but he wasn't interested in math or medical school. Instead, he earned a doctorate in classical chemistry and a master's in electrical engineering, working 20 years in each field before embarking on a third career: art, in the form of metallurgy.
His desire to produce a new medium for his wife to use to create strong, durable and wearable jewelry inspired Bill to experiment for countless hours before achieving success with BRONZclay™. As Bill developed BRONZclay, one of his goals was to keep its ingredients safe to use. Another was to keep the tools needed for working with the clay simple: nothing fancy, just the basics, a kiln and the artist's imagination. BRONZclay would be a gift to the artist, a new addition to the tool box.
This is a beautiful example of BRONZclay done by Yvonne Padilla. It demonstrates how the clay can be stamped, cut and finished into a great looking bracelet that anyone whould be preoud to wear, for a fraction of the cost of the Precious Metal Clay Silver! The cost of materials on this bracelet is less than $5.00 including the energy to fire it!
Send any pictures you would like to share to kathleen@pouncingrain.com and I will post them on the Pouncing Rain blog!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Copper Clay Is Green Too!
COPPRclay™ consists of pure copper, water and non-toxic binding materials. The binding materials vaporize completely during the kiln-firing process, leaving a solid copper piece with a density over 95% that of cast copper. And, all copper used to make COPPRclay™ is recycled!
Pouncing Rain carries copper wire, ideal for using with and incorporating into your COPPRclay™ designs.
kathleen@pouncingrain.com
Pouncing Rain carries copper wire, ideal for using with and incorporating into your COPPRclay™ designs.
kathleen@pouncingrain.com
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Solder Info For Jewlery Making #1
The word solder comes from the middle Englis word soudur, via Old French solduree and soulder, from the Latin solidare, meaning '‘to make solid’'.
In silversmithing or jewelry making, special solders are used. They contain a high proportion of the metal being soldered and lead is not used in these alloys. These solders also come in a variety of hardnesses, known as 'IT', 'hard', 'medium' and 'easy'. IT solder has a high melting point, close to that of the material itself, to prevent the joint desoldering during firing in the enamelling process. The remaining solder types are used in decreasing order of hardness during the process of making an item, to prevent a previously soldered seam or joint desoldering while soldering a new joint. Easy solder is also often used for repair work for the same reason.
-kathleen
www.pouncingrain.com
In silversmithing or jewelry making, special solders are used. They contain a high proportion of the metal being soldered and lead is not used in these alloys. These solders also come in a variety of hardnesses, known as 'IT', 'hard', 'medium' and 'easy'. IT solder has a high melting point, close to that of the material itself, to prevent the joint desoldering during firing in the enamelling process. The remaining solder types are used in decreasing order of hardness during the process of making an item, to prevent a previously soldered seam or joint desoldering while soldering a new joint. Easy solder is also often used for repair work for the same reason.
-kathleen
www.pouncingrain.com
July Silversmith Summer Camp
The "July Silversmith Summer Camp" is in full swing. Today is all about the soldering. Torch use, sweat soldering, butt soldering, pick soldering... tons of information about what you need to solder jewelry and why you need it. The how-to-do-it is all hands on so it is a good thing the weather has changed and is cool here in Belingham.
Check out our soldering jump rings video at www.pouncingrain.com
Check out our soldering jump rings video at www.pouncingrain.com
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Happy 4th Of July
Happy 4th to all. We are closed for the 4th and will reopen Monday at 10:00 am. Silversmith Camp start Monday so the store is open Monday and Tuesday!
-Kathleen
-Kathleen
Thursday, July 2, 2009
July Instructed Studio
July Instructed Studio: Continue working in a group class environment with Nanz’s help and advice. You will work on projects of your design with your supplies. Enrollment in the class allows you member discounts and participation in member events. Instructor: Nanz Aalund Cost $125 for 4 weeks or $48 a session 7/1, 7/15, 7/22 and 7/29 , Wednesday morning 9:30-12:30
See more at www.pouncingrain.com
See more at www.pouncingrain.com
Do We Have Your Email Address?
Our newsletter is mailed quarterly only, so if you have not been receiving your copy of the Pouncing Rain newsletter every month, make sure we have your current email address. We email the newsletter every month but only mail it quarterly. Don’t miss out on the news.
Members Social
All current, former or future interested members join us for a member’s Social on Wednesday evening July 22nd from 6:00-8:00’ish. Bring your “show and tell” treasures, favorite summer treat to share , and join us for some social time. We will visit, problem solve and celebrate this wonderful creative passion we all have in common.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
What Is Copper Clay?
Welcome to the next step in the evolution of metal clay: Copper clay, or its trade name: COPPRclay™ provides an incredible artistic range. And, because it ’s so affordable, it can be used to sculpt large pieces and create specialized tools—it can even be thrown on a potter’s wheel to shape copper hollowware. Available in generous 100- and 200-gram blocks, COPPRclay™ allows the artist to experiment with how far (and big!) designs can go.
COPPRclay™ can be pinched, rolled, sculpted and manipulated. In its dried state, it’s still highly flexible and easy to carve—ideal for applying details and finishing touches prior to firing. When fired in a kiln, the binder vaporizes, leaving a solid, pure copper object that can be sawn, shaped, drilled, sanded, patinaed or soldered using traditional jewelry tools and techniques. And because COPPRclay™ is pure copper, it’s perfect for artists who work with enamels. This exciting product offers a new world of possibilities for jewelry-makers, artists and sculptors.
COPPRclay™ consists of pure copper, water and non-toxic binding materials. The binding materials vaporize completely during the kiln-firing process, leaving a solid copper piece with a density over 95% that of cast copper. And, all copper used to make COPPRclay™ is recycled!
-Kathleen
COPPRclay™ can be pinched, rolled, sculpted and manipulated. In its dried state, it’s still highly flexible and easy to carve—ideal for applying details and finishing touches prior to firing. When fired in a kiln, the binder vaporizes, leaving a solid, pure copper object that can be sawn, shaped, drilled, sanded, patinaed or soldered using traditional jewelry tools and techniques. And because COPPRclay™ is pure copper, it’s perfect for artists who work with enamels. This exciting product offers a new world of possibilities for jewelry-makers, artists and sculptors.
COPPRclay™ consists of pure copper, water and non-toxic binding materials. The binding materials vaporize completely during the kiln-firing process, leaving a solid copper piece with a density over 95% that of cast copper. And, all copper used to make COPPRclay™ is recycled!
-Kathleen
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