 Conference Presenter – Ryota Mitsuhashi
2005 Graduated Hiko Mizuno Jewelry College, Advanced Jewelry course
2005 Joined Aida Chemical Industries Co., Ltd., as a member of the Planning team for Art Clay series products.
He has been involved in the development of many kinds of projects and creations with Art Clay Silver. Also he has been teaching many workshops at Art Clay Club HQ studio and classes throughout Japan as Art Clay Club, HQ master instructor. His spirit and technique from Jewelry making experiences is reflected in his Art Clay creations.
Overseas workshop
Aug. 2009 in Taiwan, Glass mold technique with Art Clay Silver
Award
May 2008, Award of encouragement, The 25th Japan Jewelry Art competition by Japan Jewelry Designers Association |
 Conference Presentation Overview:
Tomozuke TechniqueWelding Art Clay Silver, Brass, & Copper
Tomozuke is metalsmithing technical term in Japanese for welding different kinds of metals without using solder. Art Clay Silver can be alloyed with other metals easier than cast silver which enable to you weld silver, brass, and copper in same firing process. Natural motif embellishments with brass and copper give extra contrast and effect on the textured base made with Art Clay Silver.
You can see and learn following points:
Welding technique without using solder.
Embossing technique on copper foil.
How to wash off oxidized metal by using pickling compound.
Texturing technique on Art Clay Silver to have your sulphurizing color more effectively.
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Conference Presentation Overview:
Silver Screw Technique
Brand new class for making "Locket Pendant using Art Clay Exclusive pure silver screw".
Do you keep your favorite cabochons sleeping in your Jewelry box?? Come on, and join to our demo! Because after you learn how to make a hinge joint with this silver screw & Art Clay Silver, you can make your own locket pendant for natural stones. You can open and close the pendant frame, and can exchange stones based on your whims and your clothes! Please see the photo of project samples. We will bring other finished samples using the same hinge–making techniques from Japan such as bracelet, ring and earrings. |
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