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Our latest Project is courtesy of Sherri Haab, a renowned author who has written over 20 Craft books.  Some of her books are available to purchase on our websitea at www.artclaysupplies.co.uk/books

Art Clay Silver Tech Heart Pendant

Art Clay Silver
ACS Pure Balm
Teflon sheet or ACS Work surface
Clear Acrylic Roller
Small circle clay cutter
Heart cutter
Computer circuit board (or other texture)
Sterling Silver head pin (at least 2" long)
Faceted crystal bead
Glass file, Sanding Block Set or Sponge Sanding Pads
Brass Brush for finishing
Stainless Steel Mesh, Kiln or gas torch for firing
Round nose pliers and wire cutter
Sterling Silver Chain for hanging

Roll out a thick sheet of metal clay (approximately 3/8" thick).

Press a computer circuit board onto the clay to make a texture. Use ACS Pure Balm to prevent the clay from sticking to the board.

Use a small circle cutter to cut out a circle for the middle of the heart. Use a heart shaped cutter to cut the outside shape with the cut circle centered in the middle.

Slide a head pin vertically up through the bottom of the heart and out through the top. Twist the head pin to widen the hole a bit. Remove the head pin.

Let the heart dry.

Lightly sand the edges with a Glass file, Sanding Blocks or Sanding Pads

Fire the heart at 800°C for 5 minutes in kiln, 5 minutes on a Gas Hob or 2 minutes with a Gas Torch.

After firing, burnish the piece with a brass brush. Follow with a burnishing tool to polish the edges and the high spots for a brighter shine.

Thread the head pin up through the heart. Use a needle to widen the hole if necessary. This will compress and burnish the hole. Place a bead in the center of the heart and thread the head pin through the bead and up through the top of the heart. Use pliers to make a loop for hanging. Twist the wire a few times and clip off the excess wire.

Hang the heart from a chain.

© Sherri Haab 2003