Carol Simmons revient au Patio Bleu !

Une nouvelle réunion entre Fimoteuses est à nouveau programmée pendant deux jours à la Crau au Patiobleu avec Carol Simmons au mois de mars 2014.

Fort du succès de la première édition organisée en octobre 2012, la seconde visite de Carol promet déjà une ambiance animée et studieuse !

Si vous aimez la Pâte polymère, ce stage de deux jours est fait pour vous : vous aurez le plaisir de rencontrer Carol Simmons qui vous présentera ses dernières techniques de modelage notamment, le Hidden Jewel Mokume Gane

Stage de pâte polymère avec Carol Simmons les 15 et 16 mars 2014.

Thème du stage : Hidden Jewel Mokume Gane

Prix du week-end : 190 euros
Hébergement au Patio Bleu : 30 euros la nuit
Pour vous inscrire : contacter Sophie ou 06 17 22 39 54

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Description du stage :
LEVEL: ALL (Beginners should have experience with basic techniques.)

Mokume Gane is a Japanese metalworking technique in which thin layers of variously colored metals are fused together, then distorted and ground down to reveal a beautiful pattern. We will mimic the metalworking technique by stacking thin layers of different colors of “metallic” Premo clay alternating with non-metallic clay to form a block (or billet) which we will “distort” with impression tools we will make ourselves. I will share the recipes for some of my favorite metallic/pearlescent colors and demonstrate a variety of home-made tools.

The block will be sliced with a special slicer to produce gorgeous, paper-thin sheets of patterned clay. Depending upon the tools made and the manner in which they are used, the results can evoke anything from patterned silk batik to fossil-filled agate.

These patterned sheets will be used to create a unique pendant which will be fired, then lightly sanded and hand buffed to accentuate the pattern. You will have the option of leaving the silky finish as it is, or machine-buffing your creation to a brilliant, glass-like shine. As a bonus, you will take home additional patterned sheets to experiment with on your own.

This workshop focuses primarily on techniques including:

• Tool construction
• Mixing colors incorporating metallic/pearlescent (mica) clay
• How to sheet the clay, then stack and distort the billet for optimum results
• How to handle and store the sliced patterned sheets for future use
• Ways to cut and apply the sheets to a clay backing
• Sanding and hand buffing
• How to machine-buff the clay to a glass-like shine you won’t believe is possible
• Pendant construction

My workshops are intended to teach techniques, share information and promote understanding that will help students advance to a higher level of artistry in their polymer clay endeavors. Many students will also return home with a completed project.