{"product_id":"beyond-the-bead-copper-clay-clasps-11-13-26-in-person-and-online","title":"Beyond the Bead: Copper Clay Clasps 11-13-26 In Person and Online","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Google Sans Text'; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDitch off-the-shelf hardware and forge a bold, custom focal clasp that transforms an ordinary chain into an extraordinary statement piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Google Sans Text'; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: Friday, November 13, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: 9am-4pm EST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Person or Online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_3a8c7de0850b1137\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Class\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, you will step beyond basic jewelry making to master custom clasp construction using \u003cb\u003eProject X Copper Clay\u003c\/b\u003e. Working with clay in its wet state, you will explore fundamental shaping techniques like rolling uniform snakes, creating strong structural connections, and seamlessly embedding firable findings directly into your design. After learning the essentials of drying, firing, and polishing your piece to a rich, warm shine, you’ll shift gears to heavy metal assembly. You will attach solid copper jump rings to integrate a striking, heavy-gauge stainless steel chain, balancing rugged industrial tones with handcrafted copper warmth to complete a one-of-a-kind bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCopper Clay Fundamentals:\u003c\/b\u003e How to work with, shape, and roll smooth, even snake coils using Project X Copper clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStructural Joining \u0026amp; Findings:\u003c\/b\u003e Techniques for making durable clay-to-clay joins and safely embedding firable metal findings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Time \u0026amp; Charm Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will have extra time in the middle of the day to use any left over clay to assemble charms of their liking. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFiring \u0026amp; Finishing:\u003c\/b\u003e Discuss firing and polishing in detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMixed-Metal Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Assembly examples and discussion. Students will polish and assembly their bracelets in class. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You Should Take This Class\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom clasps are the ultimate hallmark of a true artisan. Instead of hiding your closure at the back, this class empowers you to turn functional hardware into the star of the show. You will gain versatile metal clay and cold-connection skills that you can immediately apply to future jewelry designs—giving your work a professional, handcrafted signature that stands out from the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudent Skill Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Beginners are welcome, though having some prior experience with metal clay is helpful for getting the most out of this project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned by Cameron Lloyd\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT INFORMATION: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKit Materials: 25g Project X Copper clay, solid copper jump-rings, stainless steel chain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO89464680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO89464680 BCX0\"\u003eIn Person:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will receive their kits in the classroom. You do not need to bring any materials or supplies.  Kits included in registration price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO89464680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO89464680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnline: Your kit will be mailed upon registration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO89464680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO89464680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREQUIRED TOOLS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/products\/hand-tools-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4027d9165\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBasic metal clay toolkit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/products\/clay-scraper?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=clay+scraper\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eClay scraper.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/products\/snake-roller?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=153843c48\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Snake Roller\"\u003eSnake Roller\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163820280 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/products\/adjustable-rolling-gauges-masters-series?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=rolling+gau\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\"\u003eDepth gauges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163820280 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\"\u003eKiln and firing equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO89464680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\"\u003eOnline No Kit: Kit Materials and Tools outlined above needed for class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO89464680 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163820280 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIf you do not have a kiln, you may send your finished work to Clay Revolution for free firing service. Details can be found \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Firing Services\" href=\"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/pages\/free-firing-services?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=4845e85da\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStudents will do all clay work in class. Pieces will be fired during class and ready to assemble in the afternoon. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll polishing and assembly work will be done during class. Charms created on free time will not be fired but may be left to be fired \u0026amp; returned via mail.  \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clay Revolution","offers":[{"title":"In Person","offer_id":42539902140498,"sku":"EDU11-13-26IP","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Online","offer_id":42539902173266,"sku":"EDU11-13-26O","price":152.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Online No Kit","offer_id":42539902206034,"sku":"EDU11-13-26ONK","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/1905\/8514\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-08-04T120929.739.png?v=1785871192","url":"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/de\/products\/beyond-the-bead-copper-clay-clasps-11-13-26-in-person-and-online","provider":"Clay Revolution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}