October 2012 Meeting

Tuesday, October 16 is our October KC PMC Guild meeting date. The 3rd Tuesday is earlier in the month than usual so it's sneaking upon us quickly. In fact, we are swapping topics with November to accommodate a calendar confusion!!

SO, our October meeting demo will be a "Sue and Jen By the Seat of Our Pants Production" as Susan Silvy and Jennifer Finley share with us some of their recent explorations of INLAY techniques. I recently saw some of the stone cabs that Jennifer is grinding on her new lapidary equipment and it does look like fun! (In November, we'll get back to the Hadar Jacobson Powdered Metal Clay, with samples for members to play with!)

Here's a bit of explanation of the demo from Susan:

"We will be modifying stone beads and cabs using an epoxy inlay technique. Grooves are ground into a pre-existing cab or bead and that groove is filled with powered gemstone. This technique allows the designer to create their own one-of-a-kind stones/beads for their jewelry designs.

Have everyone bring a dust mask and eye protection.  If they think they want to grind a little then they should also bring a work apron to keep the mucky spray off their clothes."

Yes, it will be mostly demo.  There will be pieces prepared so people can play a little with the flat lap.

 We will have at least two, maybe three grinders for people to play with.  

If you want to try the grinder, know it's a messy process to bring a work apron to protect your clothes. 

We also want to talk about:

• Ideas for 2013 demo schedule
• Officers/election for 2013
• Christmas party options

 Don't forget to wear your new nametag. If you won the raffle in September, be sure to bring something cool for the October drawing.

September Meeting - Etching and Name Tag Challenge

The KC PMC Guild September meeting will be on Tuesday, September 18 at Harder Performance Driving School beginning at 7 pm.

Our Name Tag Challenge is due - so bring your name tag. It can be made in any medium and must be wearable, showing your first name.

Etching Copper or Brass
Member Pat Kuehn will show us how to etch designs directly onto copper or brass, using a chemical etchant. Guild members who want to participate will be given a portion of etching solution which you may also take home (it's useful for several pieces). However you must bring an appropriate container.

  An inexpensive plastic food contain (such as the Gladware shown) works well. The container should be large enough for your piece to fit flat inside. See complete list below.

     Supplies List for Etching

1. Rubber Gloves (stains hands for days)
2. Apron and safety glasses
3. Plastic Container with plastic lid  as shown in picture (these are  made by glad – size depends on piece to be etched) (Can also use glass jar but must have a plastic lid)
4. 18 – 20 gauge prepared copper or brass to be etched (piece must be free of body oil- clean w/dish soap & fine steel wool Thicker metal allows for deeper etching)
5. Rag or paper towels
6. Design or Rubber Stamp to etch on piece
7. Resist – such as finger nail polish, Sharpie Permanent markers, StazOn Ink Pad
8. Packing Tape or masking tape

                            

Show and Tell
Several members recently attended some metal clay classes from nationally-recognized artists/teachers including Wanaree Tanner and Hadar Jacobsen. If you have taken a class recently, please bring some show and tell and report to us about the class.

As usual, also bring your own work for show and tell.