Monday, January 29, 2007

Pate de Verre Beads

GeltDesigns is proud to announce its new line of pate de verre beads and jewelry!


Pate de verre means "paste of glass." All our pate de verre beads and components are unique pieces of art glass requiring multiple kiln firings over a three day period. Once complete, each pate de verre piece is hand set in precious metals for a wearable work of art. Enjoy!

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Wednesday, January 17, 2007

GeltDesigns offers lunchtime seminars on metal clay at Accents

GeltDesigns will be offering one day "lunch time" classes on metal clay at Accents in Rockville, Maryland:
  • Earrings: Feb. 23, 2007 (10-2)
  • Pendants: March 16, 2007 (10-2)
  • Toggle: clasps March 23, 2007 (10-2)
  • Earrings: April 27, 2007 (10-2)
  • Hook & eye clasps: May 11, 2007 (10-2)

Marvelous Metal Clay
Earring Jackets -- Feb. 23 & April 27

Earrings-- Feb. 23 & April 27

Toggle Clasp -- March 23

Hook & Eye Clasp -- May 11

Pendants-- March 16, 2007

Pendants--March 16, 2007

Although the classes are project oriented, we will be covering jewelry design, use of texture, basic finishing techniques (in the wet, green and fired states and preferred firing schedules. Depending on time and student skill level, we will also cover such topics as use of fine silver wire and simple stone setting in these classes. We will also be available "in person" to answer metal clay and other jewelry making questions during the "Accents Teacher Trunk Show" on January 27, 2006 between 11-1. Please join us and learn to make your own incredible jewelry! Visit our website at GeltDesigns

GeltDesigns at Accents Teacher Trunk Show

GeltDesigns will be selling our exquisite jewelry during the "Accents Teacher Trunk Show" on January 27, 2006 between 11-1. Please join us!


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