April Meeting
April 28 – 2 - 5 pm

Program: Sutton Slice technique.
This technique was created by Pete Sutton and is a method of pressing clay into the valley recessed areas of a stamp & trimming off any excess clay above the stamp’s ridges with a sharp flexible clay blade, and then carefully applying the clay filled recesses to a background sheet of clay. Many different looks can be achieved with this technique by factoring in the positive and negative (high & low) areas of a stamp and selecting contrasting clay colors accordingly to give your design impact.
In one of the samples shown (the oval shapes pictured in gold and turquoise) we’ll
discuss the use of mica or metallic clay in the Sutton Slice technique with pointers for their particular application, and then discuss how to complete an image so that it is smooth without hills or valleys if desired.
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After the Sutton Slice demo Connie will also do a brief demonstration on sanding and buffing as requested by several newer members not already familiar with it and for any others that may want to participate.

Leader:  Connie Clark
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Supplies & Tools:
  • Un-mounted deeply impressed rubber stamps are best for this technique. We’ll discuss the reasons for the type of stamps, but better to avoid stamps with fine details. We will also talk briefly about removing your mounted stamps should you desire. (large quantities of stamps collected over time transport & store much easier without all the wood blocks). Also note no release agent is used in this technique.
  •  A sharp flexible clay blade.
  •  Wax paper.
  •  Spoon or other type of rubbing brayer.
  •  Pasta machine, roller, work surface, and anything you need to make something desired out of your newly created Sutton Slice image.

Sanding & Buffing mini demo. [This list is only if you want to
participate in this part.}
If you want to try it bring some pre-baked cured polymer pieces & items 1-3 below. Or if you already know how to sand and just want to learn to buff bring pieces already sanded. Please dress appropriately for your safety. [Loose jewelry, neckties, and loose fitting clothing should not be worn. Tie back long hair.]
  • Water container (ie bowl, Tupperware),
  • Old towel
  • Wet/dry sanding paper in varying grit found where there is automotive supply section of a store and made to be used in water unlike regular wood sand paper (lower number means courser grit. Connie usually use 400, 600, 800, and then 1000 grit),
  • Buffer with an unstitched muslin wheel,
  • Card board box lid to act as “catch box”,
  • Googles & Dust mask

Bring your work to show off!

2019 Meetings & Events

2019 Meetings 
  • Jan 27 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Feb 23 – 9 am - 5pm, Saturday ! Member Appreciation Day
  • Mar 24 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting 
  • Apr 28 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Silent Auction
  • May 12 – 2-5pm 2nd Sunday Regular Meeting  
  • Jun 23 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Jul 28 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Food Drive
  • Aug 25 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Sep 22 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Oct 27 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Silent Auction
  • Nov 10 – 2-5pm  2nd Sunday ! Holiday Market
  • Dec 8 – 2-5pm 2nd Sunday ! Holiday Party
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GAPCG MEETING PLACE
First Baptist Church Avondale Estates
FAMILY LIFE ROOM
47 Covington Rd.
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
From Avondale Estates City in Covington Hyw turn RIGHT on Stratford Rd, beside the church's white sign.
or
From Memorial Dr turn LEFT on Stratford Rd, beside the church's white sign.
Do not take Stratford Green it is in opposite side of the Rd.
Turn right to Avondale Preschool Academy parking.
Family Life Room is on 2nd building that has a large C on it.
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