Clay Amulets
An Amulet is… An amulet is an object, usually worn, that is considered to have powers that will protect the person. Both the amulet and the talisman are considered to be protection against some form of evil. Consists of any object intended to bring good luck and/or protection to its owner. Potential amulets include: gems, especially engraved gems, statues, coins, drawings, pendants, rings, plants, animals.
Relief carved Pendants
Earrings
Earring, necklace set
Use textures and stamps:
Coins
Add words
Buttons or Christmas Ornaments
Other shapes
LHS examples
Key Chains
What shapes do you want? Can you make a ring or bracelet?
6 pieces on elastic- Bracelet
Options for tying the string
Paint DESIGNS after it is fired:
sgrafitto:
Make beads
To carve relief: Draw design with pointed tool. You can draw on paper and transfer the design. Get a ribbon (paper clip) tool to carve the negative space (outside of lines) Smooth out with wooden tool.
Paint it silver
Get creative
Want to recycle clay? Have some spare time? 1. Smash it into very small pieces. 2. Put in bowl with water. Wait overnight/ over the weekend/ a week. Recycle it on the plaster block.