So Many New Directions!
It became obvious when I was in Hadar’s metal clay class in Tucson recently that there are so many new directions I can take my designs. I think the fact that I have always wanted to learn new techniques makes it difficult to focus on making a cohesive ‘line of jewelry’. And here I am again learning new ways to experiment. Eventually it may become important to focus but right now I’m having a great time playing! I love the patina on this one! The class was fun because of the easy flow between students and Hadar (the teacher), Lyle Rayfield’s great studio and patio area in the beautiful Tucson mountains, Barb’s terrific meals and all the new ideas. Even with me getting up and down often, exercising often and icing my knee through lunch, I managed to produce several pieces that I am sharing with you. We used Hadar’s Friendly Brilliant Bronze clay and her special inlay powders. One of my largest pieces did not get fired in class so I brought it hom