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October Program Announcement

ByBarbara Forbes-Lyons

The guild will be meeting in person and over Zoom in October. Per usual, Zoom info is emailed to members a day or so in advance; nonmembers can request the login to attend as a guest. Requests must be received by 5 PM Eastern on the Friday before the meeting.

Don’t forget! Anke Humpert’s class is in lieu of our usual November meeting. Details at the bottom of this page.

Sandy Nigro: Polymer Coasters

Member Sandy Nigro of Portland, OR will be showing how she makes polymer coasters.

Supplies List

  • Condition and cut two 4×4″ pieces of black clay (or any color you want). Use the thickest setting on your pasta machine. These will be layered on top of each other to make the base of the coaster. You could even add a third layer if you wanted it heavier or thicker.
  • You will need a texture sheet to use on both sides of the coaster. (Sponge, refrigerator veggie liner, fish tank filter etc.) This will prevent finger prints or inconsistencies on the surface.
  • Ceramic tile and patty paper to work and bake on. (Optional)
  • 1″ cutter (Mine is actually 1 1/8″}
  • Veneer of your choice, large enough to cut nine 1″ inchies.  Or, one solid 3.5″ x 3.5″ square if you prefer a solid-looking coaster.
  • The veneer could be the third or fourth thickness on your machine.
  • Your choice of stencil, silk screen, or rubber stamp to decorate the inchies or square veneer.
  • Your choice of Pan Pastels, Mica Powder, Inka Gold, paint, etc. to color the inchies.
  • A brush, sponge, dauber, or finger to apply the color.

Nancy Benham: The Witch Who Stole The Halloween Pumpkin!

Fun and customizable project for the Spooky Season!

Supplies List

Small amounts of clay – see picture

Clay: 

  • Dark color 
  • Translucent or glow-in-the-dark 
  • Orange, yellow, brown

Cord, ribbon; or jump ring chain, & clasp for hanging; or pin back

Hat & Body. –  any color you like

I used a very dark blue with speckles in it

Eyes – I used seed beads for the eyes. Eyes can be made with small balls of any color you like, or just depressions made with a pointy tool

Face, Nose, & Hand –  translucent or glow-in-the-dark clay I used translucent

Broom & Brush – any color you like I used brown for the handle and yellow for the brush

Pumpkin – Orange and a bit of green for the stem

I made lines with a brown alcohol marker, but just making lines with a pointy tool will work

Make a hole in the hat for hanging.  Make a Lark’s neck knot see picture below.

Ribbon, or cord, or place a jump ring in the hole to thread chain through.

November Program

Our November meeting is being supplanted by a half-day class with Anke Humpert. Registration is open and class details are here.

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