Fine silver lace

cotton lace, cork clay
The raw materials: cotton lace and cork clay

My friend Susan Shahinian was kind enough to demonstrate how to create fine silver lace using silver metal clay paste.

cutting fine silver lace
Susan cuts the greenware fine silver lace

With great weather, a nice local farmer’s market nearby, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the meeting room, members of our local guild watched and learned from Susan. She started with cloth lace and finished by placing ‘greenware’ metal clay lace onto a hollow form.

Susan assembles a fine silver bead using greenware lace
Susan creates a fine silver lace bead using greenware lace

You can see more of Susan’s work, including her handmade glass beads, at her website.