Pam East. Silver, Enamel, Art Jewelry & Instruction
Pam East Newsletter - February 2014
Metal Clay & Enamel projects, tips & tricks, and general announcements
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Greetings!

I hope you are keeping warm and dry, wherever you are.  We made it through the Great Atlanta Ice Debacle relatively unscathed.  Steve, my husband, had a rather long drive at 6.5 hours to go 17 miles, but he was one of the lucky ones. He actually made it home!

I have lots to share with you this issue.  I've got a free enamel removal tutorial for you and an update on how my video project is coming along.   I've added some classes to my schedule here in the USA, and also five classes in Europe this spring!  Be sure to check my class schedule for dates and locations!
 
Enjoy!
 
Pam East
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in this issue
DVD Update
Level 1 Certification Class
Pam East Custom Textures
Bronze and Copper Class
Enamel Removal Tutorial
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DVD Update

As most of you know, I have been working on producing two instructional videos. They are Enameling on Silver Clay and Enameling on Copper Clay.  It's been quite the learning curve, But I'm happy to report that the videos are coming out great!    

We completed filming in November, and are now deep in post production.  Final editing of the Silver DVD is now complete.  All that is left is menu structure, authoring of the DVD master to be used for replication, and the packaging and insert designs.   We are about half way through principal editing of the Copper DVD.
 
Initially my plan was for two 1-hour DVDs. I upped that to two 1.5-hour DVDs after my successful Kickstarter campaign.  Turns out I am not so great at estimating how long it takes to present projects.  Each video came in at nearly 4 hours each!!  They are both going to be 2-DVD sets!   Each set provides a comprehensive education in metal clay and enameling.  I know you're going to love them!
 
I am currently estimating that these DVDs will be released sometime in March.   Both Copper and Silver will be released at the same time.   It's been a long ride, but I guarantee they will be worth the wait!  I'll be sending out an announcement as soon as they are available. 
 
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Sea Shore Pendant
 Art Clay Silver Level 1 Certification
July 23-25, 2014

 

This course is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of Art Clay Silver. The curriculum consists of seven different projects and covers a wide variety of techniques. Some of the techniques include use of organic forms, creating flat and round-shank rings, addition and firing of gemstones, creating a mirror finish, and much more. This course provides general and technical information, as well as some helpful teaching guidelines.

 

This is a recent addition to my schedule. It will be taught in my home studio.  I only accept 7 students so sign up early!

 

 

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 Pam East Custom Texture Stamps

Pam East Texture Pairs

I used commercial stamps to produce my work for a few years, but eventually reached a point where I wanted to create my own. I just wasn't getting exactly what I wanted with the stamps that were on the market, so I started creating textures using Photo-polymer. I am now making a limited selection of my personal designs available through QuikArt Texture Pairs. To create my textures, I begin by painting the designs with black ink on white paper using Chinese brush painting techniques. I use a variety of brushes and stroke patterns to bring my unique visions to life. Generally speaking, my paintings are 9" x 12". I then scan them into the computer, reduce them, and crop them to capture the very best parts of the design. I hope you enjoy using them as much as I do! 

 

 

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Copper & Pearl Pendant
Adventures in Copper and Bronze Clay
March 30 to April 5, 2014

 

Innovative copper and bronze clays contain pure metal powder mixed with an organic binder, allowing you to work it like clay. It can be molded, sculpted, rolled, textured, and more. The binders burn away when fired, leaving pure metal. Make earrings, pendants, and other jewelry, guided in topics including molding the clay, construction techniques, firing, and finishing. All levels welcome.

 

No prior experience necessary.  All levels welcome!

ONLY TWO SPACES LEFT!  Sign up soon!

 


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Enamel Removal Tutorial

Ever have a good enamel project go bad on you?  All is not lost!  Check out my free tutorial on how to remove unwanted enamel.  

DeNameling - Removing unwanted enamel with Pam East

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Pam offers a variety of other classes. 

Please click here for Pam's full class schedule