tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79949521440840121762023-11-16T03:14:46.738-08:00Graceful Customs Lampwork Glass & Jewelry StudioWe offer lampworking glass bead classes, lapidary, gem carving, silver-smithing, wire-wrapping and chain maille classes.GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-27074265594857255162018-06-17T16:32:00.001-07:002019-05-24T08:40:59.970-07:00Business InterruptionWe are sorry for the inconvenience being experienced with our tool line. We are currently in the process of moving our shop and home to another location. We expect to return to making lampworking tools in about 2 months, hopefully by August,2019. Please sign up for our newsletter to receive information on progress. Please stay in touch! Thank you, Grace and Frank SantosGracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-60174163571904741532018-01-06T21:13:00.001-08:002018-01-06T21:13:14.001-08:00Metal Casting two day class March 24 and March 31, 2018
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 90%; margin: 0px;">Carmen Martinez, jewelry fabricator and designer will be here to teach another Metal Casting class on 2 Saturdays, March 24 and March 31, 2018.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 90%; margin: 0px;"> Casting has been done
by Jewelers for thousands of years.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 90%; margin: 0px;">in the 21<sup><span style="margin: 0px; position: relative; top: -4pt;">st</span></sup><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>century as it was years ago.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You ask yourself “Why should I learn lost wax
casting?”<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>This is a great technique for
making your own custom items for your jewelry pieces.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You can easily have someone cast your unique
customs items for you, but the more you understand the process, the easier it
will be for you to design your pieces.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>You will learn vacuum and centrifugal casting methods.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You will learn how to sprue and invest the
wax models, calculate metal requirements, and understand the burnout
cycle.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You will learn<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>the “sprue” technique and cast an organic
item.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>We will review what items are best
for casting.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You can bring your own
items to cast, however, we will also have an assortment of organic pieces.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Sterling silver and bronze will be available
for you to cast with. Email Grace@GracefulCustoms to sign up, $275.00 plus material fee.</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-54401921603500777702018-01-06T21:05:00.000-08:002018-01-09T10:33:48.244-08:00Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, Sat. March 3, 2018Marge Regan, jewelry designer and jewelry fabricator in silver, gold and platinum, with 20+ years of experience, will be here to teach a sterling silver cuff bracelet on Sat., March 3, 2018 at Graceful Customs Studio.
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 90%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>This class will get you started on
making your own beautiful anticlastic bracelet cuffs in sterling silver.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You will learn how to anneal sterling silver,
use traditional and contemporary methods to apply texture or a pattern to the
metal with a rolling mill, choose a die to punch out a bracelet shape and use
the hydraulic press to form your bracelet cuff.<span style="margin: 0px;">
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their bracelet.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Students will have the
opportunity to oxidize their cuff after the final polish if desired.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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original silver bracelet cuff.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>This
class is the 1<sup><span style="margin: 0px; position: relative; top: -4pt;">st</span></sup><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>of a series of
classes that will be offered during this year at Graceful Customs.<span style="margin: 0px;"> $250.00 for one day, plus material fee to be determined closer to class. e-mail Grace@Gracefulcustoms.com to sign up! </span></span><br />
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<br />GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-56009374576922114442017-07-29T12:25:00.002-07:002017-07-29T12:25:45.498-07:00Creepy Crawly Critters with Wes Fleming Class<span>Wes Fleming, soft glass sculptor, will once again return to Graceful Customs Studio on Sat and Sun, Sept 23 & 24, 2017. More details to follow! A couple of seats still available! Cost is $485.00 for both days.</span>GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-76711336461671439462017-06-09T14:17:00.001-07:002017-09-04T20:10:15.414-07:00New date to be announced -Michael DickinsonMichael's class scheduled for Sept. 16 will be rescheduled due to a schedule conflect, This class is for boro (hard glass) and torches are Nortel minor/major No experience needed. e-mail Grace@Gracefulcustoms.comGracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-19109675246059712472017-05-20T13:27:00.001-07:002017-07-08T13:51:39.742-07:00Heather from Chaos GlassworksWe are excited to host Heather from Chaos Glassworks for a class! She will be here at Graceful Customs Studio in Gilroy, CA, on Saturday and Sunday, August 26 & 27, 2017, to teach separate projects on each of the two days. Heather is very busy participating in art and gem shows throughout the bay area, and would now like to share some of her techniques and art forms. Her husband, Dave, is an accomplished Artist Glassmaker who makes larger sculptured items such as lights, vases, paper weights, bowls. Their beautiful art can be seen on their website at www.Chaosglassworks.com Their art gallery and workshop is in Sutter Creek, California.<br />
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Heather Hopman works in a variety of mediums including lampworked soft glass beads, ceramics, gourds, metalworking, blown glass and watercolors. She was born and raised in Amador County.<br />
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Heather will be teaching soft glass sculptures, a cat and a horse on the first day, and a seal on the second day. She will teach us how to manipulate shapes, colors, and animal details such as faces. <br />
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Cost is $175.00 for one class, and $300.00 for both classes. e-mail<br />
Grace@Gracefulcustoms.com to sign up and class supplies details.<br />
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<br />GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-89694318821454373772017-04-29T11:23:00.002-07:002017-04-29T11:23:18.205-07:00Michael Dickinson Returns on June 3Michael will return for a one day Boro class, space limited, e-mail Grace@GracefulCustoms.com for information, see class description in previous post!GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-59311610008996448382017-02-25T11:24:00.002-08:002017-02-25T11:28:20.774-08:00Michael Dickinson here on Sat., April 8, 2017<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;">
<img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGK7pjQZczp_hcaAWAXQsY8bmYE95rAKy_AoUe5P9bjYBg0iKMkEvkmtFAxFhOOt3zxpeWWOpj1wxMHvr8UAwAMBxbIJb0XHk7RDR0UYCfKa7ppVx4bufAP4U4PNepwjgYfdRx7gWgtf0/s200/16804472_10208527771219273_7658986823715984465_o.jpg" width="200" />Michael Dickinson will be here at Graceful Customs Studio in Gilroy, Ca for a one day seminar April 8! See his work on Facebook and website www.Dickinsonglass.com Michael will be teaching glass blowing and other boro glass techniques. No experience needed! New students will be started on a basic project while students with previous experience can further their practical experience with Michael's help. Class is 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Fee is $100. Please bring your own lunch, some boro glass provided, otherwise bring your own for your own project. Bring your favorite tools, e-mail me at Grace@GracefulCustoms.com for further details. </div>
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<br />GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-53937917150015824792017-01-01T19:40:00.001-08:002017-02-25T11:02:49.194-08:00Metal Etching class at Graceful Customs Studio on Sat., Feb.18, 2017<br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Taught by Carmen M. Almlie-Martinez</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">1 Day<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>-<span style="margin: 0px;">
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etching has been around for hundreds of years and is one of the most amazing
and magical techniques you can have in your artistic arsenal.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The process is exciting which can be used to
transfer images to metal.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>While some believe,
etching can be intimidating, the truth of the matter is that when it is
executed in the correct manner, it is a safe and efficient process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">For the
etching process, we will need an etchant which removes metal particles from any
areas not protected by some sort of resist (or mask).<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>The most common form of etchant used for base metals (copper, brass,
nickel silver, and pewter) is ferric chloride.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>There are several resists that can be used.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The one we will use for this class is a blue
acetate film called Press-n-Peel(PnP) paper.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>We will also cover and talk about some of the other resist that can be
used – Rubber Stamps and Ink, Letraset Lettering, Permanent Ink Markers,
Asphaltum, and Nail Polish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">We will also
talk about other etching processes - Edinburgh Process, Electrical Process, and
Galvanic Process.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>We will also go over
what etchants are needed if one wishes to etch Sterling Silver or Gold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">e-mail Grace@Gracefulcustoms.com to register.</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-5469722212855721212017-01-01T19:34:00.003-08:002017-01-01T19:34:57.575-08:00Lapidary Class every 2nd Sat. of the month<span class="event-description">The Lapidary group meets every 2nd Saturday of each month, with occasional changes in schedule.
Beginning and intermediate class to learn how to shape and polish to a shiny finish natural stones, using our lapidary equipment. Jim & Jennifer Ziegler are here once a month, to show you how to turn a natural unfinished stone into finished cabachon pendant to wire-wrap or make mount onto a metal bezel! All materials included, no experience needed, $85.00 Bring your lunch. e-mail Grace@Gracefulc<wbr></wbr>ustoms.com for more details and directions.</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-15685418569229575522017-01-01T19:30:00.002-08:002017-07-29T12:22:35.509-07:00Creepy Crawly Critters with Wes Fleming ClassWes Fleming, soft glass sculptor, will once again return to Graceful Customs Studio on Sat and Sun, Sept 23 & 24, 2017. More details to follow! A few spots still available!GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-48175972512765850482016-10-28T08:50:00.001-07:002016-10-28T08:50:23.222-07:00Meet the Artist Evening with Rashan JonesCome meet and greet Rashan Jones, Boro Artist, from Albuquerque's, New Mexico, on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at GracefulCustoms Studio, in Gilroy, Ca, e-mail us for more info: grace@gracefulcustoms.com See his work at http://jonesartglass.com/jones-art-glass/<br />
He is here that weekend to teach a boro class! Let us know if you are interested in the class. See class description on this blog. www.Gracefulstudios.blogspot.comGracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-29740910039449485942016-10-18T10:42:00.002-07:002016-10-18T10:42:46.518-07:00Jelveh's Christmas-inspired Ornaments Class, Oct 22, 2016Jelveh of Jelveh Designs will be hosting a Holiday ornament class at Graceful Customs, this Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, from 9 am to 1 pm. She will be demonstrating how to make a blown glass ornament, a snowman, and others on a headpins. Cost is $125.00, E-mail us at Grace@GracefulCustoms.com for other details. <br />
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<br />GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-17666512107283948662016-08-21T20:56:00.000-07:002016-09-25T19:50:48.991-07:00Rashan Jones, Nov. 5 & 6, 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our next class will be with Rashan Jones on Sat. & Sun., Nov. 5 and 6, 2016, here is what Rashan says about his class:<br />
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<b> "All that Jazz: Boro exploration."</b><br />
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"The beginner class was well received so I'm headed back to <span class="highlightNode">Graceful</span> <span class="highlightNode">Customs</span> Lampwork for another session.<br />
We will spend 2 days covering implosion pendants, shot glasses and basic hand pipes. There will be some color application but mostly we will focus on fuming techniques for fine silver and some 24kt gold. I'll also be covering a review of Gilson Opal inclusions because they compliment the fumed pendants and they look great on hand pipes as well.<br />
This is a perfect class for someone with experience in lamp working either soft or Boro, or an ambitious first timer."<br />
Contact Grace for signup details! Cost of class $475, includes lunch and glass used in class.<br />
Bring your own tools. Refrigerator and microwave available. Water and drinks provided. RV space available without charge. Airport pickup available, from San Jose Airport.<br />
See his work at: High Desert Flame Works</div>
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<br />GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-76880347699728792692016-05-02T12:18:00.001-07:002016-05-02T12:21:38.493-07:00Making Murrini with CCGlass Art - Chistina Catherine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Christina Catherine of CCGlass Art will be here to teach a 2 day lampworking glass art class on July 23 and 24, 2016. Christina has been making lampwork glass beads since 2008 and discovered her "passion" was making murrini. She has 2 tutorials "Making Beautiful Murrini" and "Making Beautiful Encased Murrini Beads" and has had her tutorials featured is e-magazines, Soda Lime Times and ISGB publication. <br />
Description of class:<br />
Day 1:<br />
Making ocean-theme murrini, latticino, and other embeds for encasing<br />
- complex concentric circle murrini<br />
- watercolor murrini<br />
- shell murrini <br />
- encased stringers<br />
- black coral strands<br />
- seaweed latticino<br />
Learn multiple techniques on Day 1 while making all the sea-themed elements that will go into the bead design we will construct and encase on day 2.<br />
Day 2:<br />
Putting it all together: Designing and assembling the pattern, applying all the elements, and successfully encasing multi-murrini beads<br />
- learn my reliable, step-by-step method of placing murrini, and other embeds, that creates a color coordinated, harmonious, and visually full design every time<br />
- finish the bead with encasing techniques that suspends the design while maintaining a dimensional look<br />
Day 2 is all about mapping out the bead design, building and properly placing all the elements in the bead then encasing the murrini beneath a layer of clear glass while maintaining the dimensional look of all the embeds. Christina's work can be seen on her website: <a href="http://www.ccglassart.com/">www.CCGlassArt.com</a> and <a href="http://www.ccglassart.etsy.com/">www.CCGlassArt.Etsy.com</a> and Facebook<br />
Cost of class is $350, e-mail <a href="mailto:grace@gracefulcustoms.com">grace@gracefulcustoms.com</a> to sign up for this new classGracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-63334089654683159952016-03-17T22:00:00.000-07:002016-04-13T20:51:37.239-07:00Electroforming/Anodizing/Plating made Easy!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">ELECTROFORMING/ANODIZING/PLATING
MADE EASY - 2 sessions:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Sat, June 18 and Sat, June 25,</span> </span>2016, Saturdays- Graceful Customs Studio, Gilroy, CA</span></div>
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(dates of class have changed from May)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Electroforming Class: 2 Days</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Price: $ 275.00</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Kit Price: $ 25.00</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">With the high cost of metals over
the past years, alternative processes like Electroforming, Anodizing and
Plating have become more popular over the years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Electroforming is an exciting
technique that does not require you to have a lot of metal working experience. This process will let
you “grow” copper over almost any object. You will learn how to use this
processes to create a shell of copper over objects like glass, wax carvings and
organic materials (Leaves, Dried Flowers and Seed Pods).</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Anodizing is fun way of adding color
to metals like Niobium and Aluminum. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Plating<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> is a method</span> of adding a thin
coating of metal over another metal. Most popular adding silver over a base
metal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">What are these processes? How to
prepare the metal or organic material? What can you do with the piece next?
Rivets? Setting? Can you solder? How to clean or polish? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As time allows, Carmen will demonstrate these
techniques!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Instructor: Carmen Martinez, Email: Grace@GracefulCustoms.com </span></div>
GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-36901475771661318002016-01-02T09:53:00.000-08:002016-04-03T15:18:09.595-07:00Lost Wax Casting - 2 consecutive Saturdays, Mar 19 & 26, 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Casting has been done by Jewelers for thousands of years. It is as important in the 21st century as it was years ago. You ask yourself “Why should I learn lost wax casting?” This is a great technique for making your own custom items for your jewelry pieces. You can easily have someone cast your unique customs items for you, but the more you understand the process, the easier it will be for you to design your pieces.<br />
You will learn a variety of casting methods: Vacuum, centrifugal, cuttle bone, and sand casting. You will learn how to sprue and invest the wax models, calculate metal requirement, understand the burnout cycle and cast your projects. We will have an assortment of waxes for you to choose from.<br />
You will learn the “sprue” technique and cast an organic item. We will review what items are best for casting. You can bring your own items to cast, however, we will also have an assortment of organic pieces. <br />
Sterling silver and bronze will be available for you to cast with. Price: $ 275.00<br />
Kit Price: $25.00 (Metal not included)<br />
e-mail Grace@Gracefulcustoms.com to sign up! Overnight accommodations available to first person who requests. $25.00 for one night.GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-88751551360728762382015-10-14T12:04:00.002-07:002015-10-28T09:43:13.978-07:00Open House, "Meet the Artist" Rashan JonesCome meet Rashan Jones, who will be teaching a 2 day Borosilicate skills for soft glass flame workers on Sat. Feb 20 and Sun. Feb. 21. e-mail Grace@Gracefulcustoms for directions.GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-35324857563572376052015-10-14T11:53:00.000-07:002015-10-14T12:02:20.152-07:00Rashan Jones to teach at Gracefulcustoms on Feb 20 & 21, 2016.Rashan Jones will be here for a 2 day class, Sat & Sun, Feb 20 and 21. He describes it as, "Crossover: Borosilicate skills for Soft glass flame workers. It is designed for soft glass workers looking to expand into a new COE. Boro is a very different, it moves slower, takes more heat, and the color palette works differently as well. This is crash course on how to take you existing skills and apply them to hard glass.-We’ll also spend some time learning some off mandrel boro techniques including blown hollow beads, inside out dot and line patterning, honeycombing and the use of lenses and horns to enhance your piece. <br />
-Boro color is unique and so beautiful. We will cover WYSIWYG, striking, cadmiums, and metallic colors in depth. Each color family has a unique flame environment it prefers so we will also discuss flame chemistry and how to set neutral flames, when to reduce, and which colors prefer an oxidizing flame.<br />
-And Boro also has few different tools, we will cover when to use them efficiently to achieve your desired results." See his work at: http://jonesartglass.com/<br />
Fee for 2 day class is $475, all materials included, e-mail Grace@Gracefulcustoms.com to enroll in this class, lunch also included. GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-63659700365143251202015-08-12T17:07:00.000-07:002015-08-12T17:17:20.630-07:00Reticulation in Silver - Earring class Sept 19, 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Join us for a one day workshop working with silver and make a pair of earrings that involves: reticulation, silver
soldering, metal sawing, drilling, rivoting, sanding and polishing. Carmen Martinez will share with us techniques that are applicable to other projects and metals. Basic soldering skills needed, however, the majority of the time will be spent on the other techniques. email me at Grace@GracefulCustoms.com;<br />
Fee is $135 plus $25.00 material fee. Overnight accommodations available. GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-13616351054609307572015-05-11T17:44:00.000-07:002015-05-11T17:44:02.344-07:00Beginning and Intermediate Lampwork Bead ClassesLampwork glass bead classes in small group setting and private lessons available here. Contact Jelveh Jaferin at: JelvehDesigns2@aol.com for more information. You can also see her designs at www.JelvehDesigns.comGracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-84743520168991245082015-05-10T21:06:00.000-07:002017-01-01T19:31:54.446-08:00Lapidary classes Lapidary classes will now be scheduled for the 2nd Sat. of the month, E-mail grace@gracefulcustoms.comGracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-51755883202657265862015-04-12T22:09:00.002-07:002015-04-12T22:09:32.772-07:00Open House with Joy Munshower, Friday, May 1, 2015Come meet the artist, talented and world-traveled Joy Munshower, who makes ~ "lampworked glass sculptures inspired by nature" will be here for a 2 day lampworking glass sculpting class on May 2 & 3, 2015. She will also be here to demonstrate some of her unique techniques on Friday, May 1, between the hours of 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. at Graceful Customs Studio in Gilroy, Ca. e-Mail Grace@GracefulCustoms.com for details. If you are interested in the class, let me know! Her work can be seen at: www.joymunshower.com<br />
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<br />GracefulCustomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729829355507998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994952144084012176.post-7596600208402653882015-03-29T12:20:00.002-07:002015-05-21T14:39:16.146-07:00Silver soldering class April 25, 2015, Sat.This is a beginning soldering class, no experience needed, a material
fee will be determined, (usually about $20-$25 ) Class fee is $125.00.
You will learn from Carmen Martinez, the basics of soldering different
types of metals. You will make and take home a silver bezeled stone of
your choice from our collection or your own and learn to use an
oxygen and propane torch and a hand-held torch that does not require special equipment at home.
Hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. e-mail us at <br />
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www.Gracefulstudios.blogspot.com, e-mail Carmen for more details:
cram67@yahoo.com, www.visionsbyron.com is the website (her husband Ron
is a gem carver and will also be here working on his stones, he loves to
share his work!<br />
Some finished students projects:<br />
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