Finishing, Polishing, and Patina

Burnishing, Tumbling, Mirror Shine

Your Instructor


Kris Kramer
Kris Kramer

Kris designs and makes fine and sterling silver, minuscule sculptures, pendants, earrings, charms, and rings. Her work features landscapes, wildlife, and tracks. Her main medium is precious metal clay.

Kris is a PMC Certification Instructor certified by PMC Connection (not longer in existence) and Rio-Rewards Certified by RioGrande.

In 2012 Kris “passed with distinction the certification review” by the Montana Arts Council, signaling that she has developed a sustainable business in art. The additional honor of distinction was awarded based on a demonstrated depth of understanding of her art and the development of a strong brand suited for her specific business niche.

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Kris is currently teaching, maintaining her silver business, and working on submissions to the Metal Clay Masters Registry. She achieved Level 1 in 2017, Level 2 in 2018, and is listed as a Master in Masters Registry.

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Courses Included with Purchase



Why Fired Silver Looks Like Chalk
Silver Metal Clay -- Fine or Sterling
Kris Kramer
Finishing, Polishing, & Burnishing -- An Overview
Final Touches You Can Apply to Your Metal Clay Creations
Kris Kramer
Fine-Finishing Tools
Tools to Use on Metal-Clay Greenware Prior to Firing
Kris Kramer
Burnishing
Everything you need to know about burnishing your metal-clay creation
Kris Kramer
Mirror Shine & Other Finishes
How To Achieve Them
Kris Kramer
Tumbling -- A Second One?
Everything you may like to know about the tumbling step in metal clay creations.
Kris Kramer
Patina and the Patina Process for All Levels
Everything You Want to Know
Kris Kramer


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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