{"product_id":"the-fire-within-using-cultured-fire-in-place-opals-with-michael-marx-october-31-2026","title":"Catching Fire: Fine Silver Pendant with Fire-in-Place Opals in Project X with Michael Marx, October 31, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaturday, October 31, 2026  \u003cbr\u003e10:00 am - 1:00 pm, PT\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor: Michael Marx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJoin us for a hands-on, 3-hour, jewelry-making workshop where you’ll create a stunning fine silver (or base-metal) pendant using metal clay and sparkling fire-in-place cultured opals. Perfect for intermediate makers, this class will guide you through the entire process—from forming and texturing the silver clay to setting opals that can withstand kiln firing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnder expert instruction, you’ll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHow to properly texture and shape fine silver metal clay (or specific base metals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eTechniques for incorporating textures and design elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSetting fire-in-place cultured opals safely and securely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDrying, refining, and preparing your piece for firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eKiln firing and post-firing finishing techniques (polishing, patinas, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy the end of class, you'll have a beautifully finished, one-of-a-kind pendant that’s ready to wear or give as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStudents are expected to pre-purchase a 3-5mm cultured, fire-in-place opal to bring to class from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hollygage.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewww.hollygage.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBase metals must be able to fire at 1650°F (899°C) or LOWER to be used in this project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA minimum of 15g of metal clay is strongly suggested for this class\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Metal Foxes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49026474147993,"sku":"20261031FWO","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/1672\/3097\/files\/FIP1.jpg?v=1789811762","url":"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/products\/the-fire-within-using-cultured-fire-in-place-opals-with-michael-marx-october-31-2026","provider":"Little Metal Foxes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}