PMC123.com Newsletter| Volume 1, Issue 4 | October 2005 |
| Hello Metal Clay Enthusiasts---
We have great news for you in this Edition of the PMC123 Newsletter.
We are introducing a brand new Photopolymer Kit. With this kit you can make your own text, image, symbol and texture stamps.
Have you always wanted to stamp your work with your own logo or signature? Create personal imagery stamps? Replicate your children’s drawings? Or even make stamps from your favorite copyright-free material or photographs??
It will ALL happen now!! Mary Maynor, noted metal clay, polymer clay, and book artist of Mary Maynor Art & Design has been developing the photopolymer printing plate technique for ten years. Her premier DVD, Polymer and PMC Techniques: Precious Metal Clay Imprinting Using Photopolymer Printing Plates is now available exclusively through www.pmc123.com as part of a complete kit for making your own flexible photopolymer printing plates.
The kit costs $49.95 and includes:
- Mary Maynor’s 50-minute instructional video,
- Polymer and PMC Techniques: PMC Imprinting
- Using Photopolymer Printing Plates
- One 3”x4” contact frame (exposing unit)
- One surgical scrub brush/sponge and
- 4 pieces 2”x3” unexposed photopolymer printing plate.
 That means you can easily and safely make 24 square inches of printing plates using sunshine, tap water and the materials provided in this kit. The plates you’ll make are flexible, transparent (so you can see where to place the designs into your metal clay), and will last for many years with minimal care.
Additional photopolymer printing plate material is also available at www.pmc123.com. You may order the material in three different size units (each unit totals 24 square inches of photopolymer printing plate material). Unit A---one 4”x6” piece, Unit B---two 3”x4” pieces, Unit C---four 2”x3” pieces.
Check it out here.
Best Wishes,
Sherry & John
PMC123.com
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In This Issue |
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November Classes
Santa Fe, NM
November Classes
Houston, TX
Oct. Workshop
J. Fred Woell
Houston, TX
Special offer on
PMC Videos
Have your PMC
work Published!
Sale: Tools of the Month
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| Points of Interest |
Check out the White Ware
Coming soon: Name that item and WIN it!
Coming soon: Project of the month!
Coming soon: GALLERY
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Enjoy beautiful Santa Fe, NM
in November during
Level 1 Certification and Specialty PMC Classes
Studio Sartorius will be the place to be 10 thru  13 November 2005. Sherry Fotopoulos is flying in to present a bevy of fun and exciting PMC classes! Remember that she provides everything from loaner tool kits to kilns, vibratory tumbler, patina setup and MATERIALS in all of her classes.
We’ll kick off with a Raku with PMC Party! on Thursday (10 Nov, 6-9:30pm), cost $85.00. You’ll leave with 9 incredible PMC and Raku beads ready to complete an impressive suite of jewelry.
The PMCC Level 1 Certification class is slated for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (11-13 Nov, 9am-5pm daily), cost $450.00. You’ll work with all four forms of PMC+ (clay, paste, syringe, sheet) and PMC3 with dichroic glass to complete 8 technique-specific projects.
Just bring your lunch and a smile daily and be ready to have FUN! (11-pc tool kit, 1-yr PMC Guild membership, Introduction to Precious Metal Clay by MaryAnn Devos and materials are included in cost of class.) On completion of Level 1 you are eligible for certified DISCOUNT pricing.
If you’re ready to take your PMC jewelry to the next level join Sherry when she presents her proven methods of Soldering for Non-metalsmiths on Friday evening (11 Nov, 6-9:30pm), cost $85.00.
Unlike in traditional soldering classes, you won’t have time and materials invested in the pieces you’ll solder.
So you are FREE to really learn soldering.
Join us for Kuem Bo with PMC+ on Saturday (12 Nov, 6-9:30pm), cost $105.00. Kuem Bo is the ancient Korean technique of adding 24kt gold to the surface of silver.
Add this technique to your PMC skills and enjoy the spectacular results. You’ll complete an exquisite pendant and earring set.
Register TODAY!!
Strictly limited enrollment and classes fill FAST!
Check it out here.
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Starlight Glassworks Studio in Houston, TX,
features Level 2 Certification and Three PMC Specialty classes
Mary Lowe, owner of Starlight Glassworks Studio, is delighted to bring Sherry Fotopoulos to Houston. Everyone in the east Texas/west Louisiana area can enjoy learning in the Raku with PMC+ Party!, Soldering for Non-metalsmiths, and Kuem Bo with PMC+ specialty classes (see Santa Fe for descriptions).
Sherry will also present the 3-day PMCC Level 2 Certification Workshop. Hold onto your hats and get ready for 6 more wonderful techniques that build on the skills you earned and learned in Level 1.
Join the FUN and complete projects with enameling, PMC gold, mixed media, bezel setting cabochons, custom clasps and porcelain/ceramic. The cost of Level 2 Certification is $450.00 and includes materials and the book PMC in Mixed Media: Bringing It All Together by MaryAnn Devos (Sherry wrote the chapter on PMC+ sheet!). Enrollment is strictly limited in this nice, well-appointed and cozy studio.
Register toll free at 1-866-762-2529 TODAY!
Schedule:
2 Nov 05, Wed, 6-9:30pm, Raku with PMC+ Party!, $85.00 click here.
3 Nov 05, Thurs, 6-9:30pm, Soldering for Non-metalsmiths, $85.00 click here.
4 Nov 05, Fri, 6-9:30pm, Kuem Bo with PMC+, $105.00, click here.
4-6 Nov 05, Fri, Sat, Sun, 9am-5pm daily, PMCC Level 2 Certification Workshop, $450.00 click here.
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J. Fred Woell brings “PMC Bead Tricks” to Houston, TX
Yes, indeed!! Master metalsmith and PMC Guild Senior Instructor J. Fred Woell will present his 3-day premier workshop “New Tricks for Bead Making with PMC+” on 18, 19 & 20 Oct. (Tues, Wed, Thurs).
The cost of this workshop is an incredibly low $350.00! It includes loaner tool kits, all firing, finishing, patinas, and materials (three 45gm pkgs PMC+, a 9gm PMC+ syringe and a full 6cmX6cm PMC+ sheet). Fred designed this class for all levels from beginner to advanced. So, come one! Come all!
The workshop will be held at the La Quinta, 14000 Medical Complex Dr., Tomball, TX 77375, 9am-5pm daily.
Call Cheryl Lucas (281-374-8774) or e-mail cheryllucas@mindspring.com to make your reservation TODAY! Or click here. Enrollment is limited & this workshop is filling fast!!
Fleury Gallery is hosting an Exhibition Opening of “J. Fred Woell, Recent Works” on Friday evening, 21 Oct, 7-9pm, 2643 Colquitt, Suite 202, Houston, TX 77098. Join them to visit with Fred and see his work up close and personal.
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PMC Videos – Limited Supply
Do you learn best by seeing demonstrations then practicing the techniques?? If so, here’s your opportunity to add Linda Bernstein’s acclaimed PMC videos to your library. www.pmc123.com has a limited number of each of Linda’s five wonderful videos available with FREE SHIPPING .
This offer is first come, first serve, while supplies last.
PMC, Silver in No Time, Vol. 1,
The Beginner’s Workshop ,
$29.95---10 available
PMC, Silver in No Time, Vol. 2,
Intermediate Workshop,
$29.95---11 available
PMC, Silver in No Time, Vol. 1,
Advanced Workshop: Glass, Enamel and Dichroic Glass,
$29.95---10 available |
PMC, Silver in No Time, Vol. 2,
Advanced Workshop: Vessels and Leaves ,
$29.95---11 available
PMC, Silver in No Time, Vol. 3,
Advanced Workshop: PMC Gold,
$29.95---8 available |
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Special Invitation to have your metal clay work published!!
Hello Metal Clay Enthusiasts---I am currently writing a book on using metal clay to create jewelry and more! One very important feature of this book will be to showcase work from ALL levels and types of metal clay artists. Previous books show the work of the “biggies” or a single artist or only one type of metal clay, either PMC or Silver Art Clay. I’ve worked with both since 1997 and want to invite everyone to send me images of YOUR successes. Novice, intermediate or advanced students, instructors, ceramists, polymer clay artists, quilters, glass artists, fiber artists, everyone who has used metal clay in their work. I want your photos or slides, e-mail, discs, CDs…any way you choose to send your image(s). Don’t worry about the quality of the image(s). When your work is selected arrangements will be made for publication quality photographs. Please help me present your work to the Metal Clay world.
Follow up to “Special Invitation” …
Thank you. Merci. Gracias. Danke. Efkathesto. Metal Clay artists truly are the best. I’ve received many beautiful, clever, outrageous and wonderful images from generous and sharing artists. Your quick response is so appreciated. I want to present work from all levels and disciplines of our metal clay community. Please keep those cards, letters and e-mails coming. Thanks again!!
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Featured tools of the Month!! . . .
PMC123 Area Matt, Collapsible Light and Awl
This month we focus on your PMC work area. Most everyone likes a well-defined space with plenty of light that’s also easy to keep neat and clean.
 The PMC123 Area Matt is the perfect answer. This smooth, pure white 12”x18” polystyrene matt is light-weight, flexible, easy to wipe clean and defines an optimum area for your tools and supplies while protecting any underlying surface.
Order yours TODAY!! Click here.
Sale priced at $1.75 ( Enter coupon code MJDM669 at checkout )
(Offer good through Oct 31, 2005 Retail price $2.50)
 PMC123.com brings you a great solution for lighting your work area with a Collapsible Light ( like the Ott light but at a fraction of the cost). The base of this light is a compact 4”x4” area, weighted to keep your light steady and stable. At 11” tall, our light provides maximum color-corrected light onto your work area while comfortably shielding your eyes. The wrap design bulb area directs light down to keep your area lit without lighting the whole room. Simply flip the light open to automatically turn it on and close to turn off. When closed the slim profile and sturdy case make this light easy to slip into your studio carrying case.
Order here.
Order yours today for only $24.95
( Enter coupon code RDP65RC at checkout )
(Offer good through October 31, 2005) Retail price $26.95
The hand tool of the month is the remarkably versatile PMC123 Awl. It measures 5 1/8” overall length, with a comfortable, padded 3 ¼” handle. The 1 7/8” working end tapers to a sharp point and has a stepped ferrule, making it a very durable tool. This awl will replace your pro needle tool for scribing lines, poking dots and cutting metal clay. It can be used to burnish tight spaces, is sturdy enough to make set points in metal for drilling, will punch through leather and can be used as a solder pic. Why wait? Order yours TODAY! Click here.
Sale priced at $2.50
( Enter coupon code HEK773S at checkout )
(Offer good through October 31, 2005 Retail $359.00)
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