METAL CLAY
Modern Friction Tube Earrings
By Carrie Story
Inspired by the iconic earrings worn by Rebecca in Ted Lasso, this workshop blends contemporary design with artisan techniques to create a pair of striking, modern friction tube earrings. These aren’t just statement earrings—they’re conversation starters.
In this hands-on class, students will begin by designing and forming their own fine silver metal clay elements to feature on the front and back of each earring. Once fired, you'll dive into precision fabrication techniques: filing, and bending sterling silver tubing using a pliers and miter vise, and learning how to solder the tube cleanly and securely to your fired clay components. From there, you'll fit and solder the 20g sterling wire, bend it into shape, and finish with polishing and optional patina.
What You'll Learn:
How to design and create fine silver components with metal clay
Tube filing, and bending techniques using .925 tubing
Soldering on metal clay
Techniques for friction-fit wire fabrication and shaping
Finishing, polishing, and patination for a modern, professional look
How to achieve balance, symmetry, and visual impact in wearable sculpture
Why Take This Class:
This is more than just a jewelry project—it's a deep dive into mixed media techniques that combine fine silver artistry with precision metalwork. You'll leave with a unique, high-impact pair of earrings and a versatile new skill set that bridges the gap between metal clay and traditional silversmithing. If you’re ready to take your jewelry to the next level, this class is for you.
Kit: Each student will receive Project X .999 15 grams, .925 tube and .925 wire. Kit fee is included in the registration price!
In this hands-on class, students will begin by designing and forming their own fine silver metal clay elements to feature on the front and back of each earring. Once fired, you'll dive into precision fabrication techniques: filing, and bending sterling silver tubing using a pliers and miter vise, and learning how to solder the tube cleanly and securely to your fired clay components. From there, you'll fit and solder the 20g sterling wire, bend it into shape, and finish with polishing and optional patina.
What You'll Learn:
How to design and create fine silver components with metal clay
Tube filing, and bending techniques using .925 tubing
Soldering on metal clay
Techniques for friction-fit wire fabrication and shaping
Finishing, polishing, and patination for a modern, professional look
How to achieve balance, symmetry, and visual impact in wearable sculpture
Why Take This Class:
This is more than just a jewelry project—it's a deep dive into mixed media techniques that combine fine silver artistry with precision metalwork. You'll leave with a unique, high-impact pair of earrings and a versatile new skill set that bridges the gap between metal clay and traditional silversmithing. If you’re ready to take your jewelry to the next level, this class is for you.
Kit: Each student will receive Project X .999 15 grams, .925 tube and .925 wire. Kit fee is included in the registration price!
About Carrie Story
Owner of Clay Revolution, PMC Certifier and full-time metal clay artist. More information at http://www.clayrevolution.com.
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