INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF) Ceramic Clay Hand-Building Jewelry 58 Step-by-Step Lessons Number of Pages: 122 Printable 8.5 by 11 inches Pages ABOUT THIS BOOK Ceramic Clay Hand-Building Jewelry is a complete illustrated guide to making ceramic beads, pendants, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more. The first 18 lessons teach the techniques and processes every clay jeweler needs - from choosing clay bodies and rolling even slabs to making clean bead holes, firing beads on a kiln rack, and glazing small pieces. Lessons 19-58 put those skills to work in 40 jewelry projects. Every lesson has a full-page step-by-step photo page plus a written page with materials, numbered steps, and a studio tip. Included Techniques and Process (Lessons 1-18): Clay Jewelry Tools, Choosing Clay Bodies, Wedging and Conditioning, Slab, Coil and Pinch Methods, Rolling Even Slabs, Clean Cutting and Trimming, Scoring, Slipping and Joining, Texture, Stamps and Carving, Making Bead Holes, Drying Small Clay Pieces, Kiln Safety, Bisque Firing, Glazing Small Jewelry, Keeping Holes Glaze-Free, Loading a Ceramic Bead Rack, Firing Beads on a Kiln Rack, Loading Beads on Kiln Rods, Glaze Firing and Assembly Beads (Lessons 19-36): Round, Oval, Coiled Tube, Slab Disc, Faceted, Hollow Lentil, Stamped, Carved, Pierced Filigree, Botanical Impression, Slip Trailed, Sgraffito, Agateware, Underglaze Painted, Oxide Wash, Turquoise Glazed, Spacer and Floral Relief Beads Pendants & Medallions (Lessons 37-43): Slab, Stamped, Relief and Hollow Clay Pendants, Carved and Coiled Medallions, Clay Amulet Earrings (Lessons 44-49): Stud, Drop, Dangle, Geometric, Hoop and Chandelier Earrings Bracelets, Necklaces & More (Lessons 50-58): Bead Bracelet, Charm Bracelet, Slab Cuff, Coiled Bangle, Bead Necklace, Statement Necklace, Brooch, Ring, Clay Jewelry Findings HOW TO USE THIS BOOK Work through Lessons 1-18 first to learn the core techniques. Gather the materials listed at the top of each lesson. Follow the numbered steps and compare your work to the photos. Read the studio tip before you start - it prevents the most common mistakes. Always follow your kiln and glaze manufacturer's instructions. LEARNING GOALS Prepare and handle clay for small, precise work. Use slab, coil, and pinch methods at jewelry scale. Make clean bead holes and keep them glaze-free. Bisque fire, glaze, and assemble finished jewelry. HOW EDUCATORS CAN USE THIS BOOK Use this book as a ceramics jewelry unit, an extension for early finishers, or a project bank for advanced students. Small pieces use little clay and fit many on a kiln shelf, which makes jewelry ideal for large classes. Lessons work well as demonstrations followed by independent practice, and the project lessons can be graded on craftsmanship, surface design, and finishing. LICENSE Single-teacher license: use with your own students, classes, homeschool or personal practice. Please do not share, resell or post the files online. ABOUT THE ARTIST Created by Pari Chehrehsa (Art Schoool), California visual arts teacher, fashion and textile designer, with 25 years of experience in art, fashion design and education.
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
California and US: California Arts Standards for Visual Arts, built on the National Core Arts Standards: Creating (VA:Cr1–Cr3)
Alberta: Junior High Art and Art 10-20-30 programs of study
British Columbia: Arts Education curriculum, Grades 6–12 (including Art Studio 10–12)
Because these standards share the same core skills, the lessons also fit visual arts classrooms in other US states and Canadian provinces.
GOOD TO KNOW
Instant digital download (printable PDF). Use it as part of a high school art curriculum or middle school art lesson plans, for homeschool art, or as a gift for an art student or art teacher.
