BEGINNER II--Basic Skinner Blend Workshop
Date: Saturday; October 2, 2010
Location: Life's A Bead ; 404 Trapelo Rd; Belmont, MA 02478
Tel: 617-489-7222
Time 10AM-4PM
Fee: $60.00
Skill Level: Polymer Clay Beginner/Intermediate with Jacquelyn Katz
To Register contact: Life’s a Bead 617-489-7222 AND jackikatz@yahoo.com
The Skinner Blend technique was created by Judith Skinner for blending two or more overlapped colors by repeatedly rolling through a pasta machine. The key to success with this technique is to choose colors that blend well together. Experiment and Enjoy!
MATERIALS: Bring whatever materials you own. Materials marked with * will be available for purchase at the workshop.
tissue blade*
clear roller/ brayer*
needle tool
work surface/glass, plastic or tile*
card stock*
bamboo skewer*
pasta machine
clear plastic wrap
ruler
pin back(s)
super glue*
paper towels
wet/dry sand papers ($5. finishing kit available from teacher)
elastic/ cording for bracelets
Texture plates and tools.
Polymer Clay: 2 oz packages of each: 2 black, 3-4 white, translucent, gold metallic, plus 4-6 colors. (Premo is preferred as base clay.) PC available at WS.
PROJECTS: Pin/ Pendant/ Earrings, Elastic Bracelet, Beads/ Canes, Bowls, Vessels, etc. as requested by students.
Handouts on the techniques will be provided.
Students can bring scrap clay and prepared canes for use in decorating.
You can bring lunch or order out locally.
