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Presentation: The transformation of milled metal with metal clay
Presenter: Corina Gheorghe
Are you passionate about both metal clay and milled metal?
This presentation is perfect for you! Discover how to easily combine the strength of milled metals like sterling silver or copper with the intricate beauty of metal clay.
I will demonstrate step-by-step techniques to decorate and securely attach metal clay elements to your jewelry pieces—without the need for soldering. This method allows you to create durable, beautifully textured rings and other jewelry that reflect your unique artistic vision using metal clay.
What will you learn from this presentation?
How to properly prepare milled metal before applying metal clay.
Correct firing techniques to achieve strong sintering between metal clay and milled metal.
Methods for attaching metal clay elements, creating textures with stencils/ painting using silver paste and syringe—all directly on milled copper and silver.
Presenter - Corina Gheorghe, Romania
Corina Gheorghe is an internationally renowned metal clay artist and teacher, known for her deep expertise and innovative approaches in the field of contemporary metal clay artistry. As the founder of Artkimia – Art & Jewelry Studio in Romania, she pioneered new ways of working with metal clay, continually pushing the limits of the medium through extensive research and creative experimentation.
Her work reflects a deep understanding of traditional jewelry-making techniques, which she reinterprets in modern contexts, creating pieces that combine artistic expression with technical precision. Corina's teaching philosophy centers on accessibility, making complex processes approachable for all skill levels. She regularly teaches at international events and is dedicated to supporting the development of metal clay as an evolving art form. Through her studio, she continues to inspire and educate artists worldwide, helping them to expand their technical and creative skills.
Find Corina at: artkimia.com
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