The Video: Ancient Structures and Surfaces with Nan Roche
Transform polymer clay into jewelry that emulates ancient structures such as chain main, loop-in-loop chains, plaiting and braids. Learn to extrude polymer clay with layers of color within and use these as your 'wire' or 'fiber'. The Asian influenced ancient surfaces presented are faux cloisonné and lacquer work using Nan's unique techniques of captured foil and punched foil. Learn how to rivet with polymer clay while making a neckpiece from components made with these surfaces. You will make integrated findings with polymer clay and Buna rubber. Finally the detailed finishing techniques taught (sanding, polishing) will result in truly professional results. This video presents 7 projects and includes material from 3 days of Nan's workshops.
The Artist: Nan Roche
Nan Roche is the author of the book, "The New Clay", the first book to put together information for artists working in polymer clay. Nan teaches and lectures at conferences and guilds around the country, has made two videos, been on television and is trying to finish a second book on polymer clay as well as work on her own art work. She works full time as a laboratory manager at the National Institute of Health and lives in College Park, Maryland with her husband and seven assorted cats, rabbits, and birds