2011 Metal Clay World Conference Presenter

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Conference Presenter – Joy Funnell

Based in Hastings East Sussex, UK, Joy is a Craftsman of the Guild of Enamellers and a Senior Art Clay Instructor. Having originally started out making jewellery as a hobby by learning from books she made the life changing decision to turn it into her full time profession several years ago, and is passionate about using silver clay. Joy teaches on a regular basis and specialises in tailored one to one workshops. She creates unique colourful handmade jewellery using Silver, Enamel, and Glass. Pieces are often reversible adding to their individuality and she also hand makes the fine silver chains she uses on her larger pieces and her bejewelled bracelets. Joy uses transparent enamels on the fired silver so the beauty of the silver can shine through and specialises in her Enamelled Accents technique where jewel like colours are captured in fine silver wires on the surface.

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Conference Presentation Overview:
Enameled Accents and Beyond

Enamelled Accents are small cells created using fine silver wires which are fused to the surface of the silver piece using Art Clay Overlay Silver Paste. They are then enamelled to create a free standing cloisonné effect allowing you to bring colour to your work wherever you want. By using this controlled technique it eliminates the possibility of the wires melting during the fusing process and there are no solder joins to cause problems whilst enamelling. This presentation will aslo cover other uses for this technique besides enamelling.

Pre–Conference Class Overview:
Enameled Accents – Hands On

In this class you wil create small cells using fine silver wires which are fused to the surface of the silver piece using Art Clay Silver Overaly paste. We will create a piece from start to finish including choosing suitable surface textures, shaping and attaching wires for the cells and the preparation, wet laying and firing of the enamels.

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