1. Clay Amulets

2. 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.

4. Relief carved Pendants

5. Earrings

6. Earring, necklace set

7. Use textures and stamps:

9. Coins

10. Add words

11. Buttons or Christmas Ornaments

12. Other shapes

14. LHS examples

17. Key Chains

19. What shapes do you want?
Can you make a ring or bracelet?

22. 6 pieces on elastic- Bracelet

24. Options for tying the string

26. Paint DESIGNS after it is fired:

28. sgrafitto:

32. Make beads

35. 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.

36. Paint it silver

42. Get creative

43. 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.