valentines workshop... castings

castings are ready for pick up.  here are some pictures of the finished product.

custom party favors

future workshops

February 26- Stones and Bones Pendant,Brooch and cufflinks (incorporating natural stones, rhinestones, bones) 6:30- 8:30 pm (adults only) $50

March 15- Bracelet Workshop (incorporating leather strap, beading and pewter center pendant) 1 pm- 3 pm (adults only) $75

April 19- Mother's Day Gift: Prints of Love (fingerprint gifts)

1 pm - 3 pm open house (all ages) Pricing $35 and up (depending on the number of prints)

April 26- Sand Casting Pewter

1 pm- 4 pm (adults only) $65

June 7- Father's Day Gift

1 pm - 3 pm (all ages) $5o includes 2 finished pewter castings of 1 design... one for dad and one for grandpa

Valentine's Workshop... so fun

this past Sunday we held our first workshop. people made pendants, key chains, earrings and cuff links for themselves and their loved ones. Shannah gave a thorough demonstration on how the casting process works, from mold making to polishing. next, we reviewed the guidelines for making their design (1 design, 2 pewter castings and .5 ounces of clay), then our students got to work. everyone did a great job! it took some people a couple of tries to decide exactly what they wanted to make. that's the beauty of clay...you can squish it up and start again. everyone soon realized it was easy once they stopped thinking too hard and just started making and creating! the students truly had a great time and i was amazed with the innovation of their designs. be sure to check back in about a week for pictures of the finished products.

Valentine's Workshop

give a handmade gift to the one you love.

Feb. 1, 2009 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

$ 50... 2 castings of your one design. $13 per additional casting

in this workshop you will create a special pewter gift for your loved one. you will first choose what you are going to make whether it is a pendant, magnet or keychain. you will then create the design out of polymer clay. finally we will make a mold and cast your design into pewter. it will be ready just before feb. 14th. there will be a demonstration given so you can see first hand how the casting process works.

all the supplies are included. all ages. spaces limited. call or email for reservations... 214.749.0709 or casey@fisforfrank.com

location: f is for frank studio

1216 Manufacturing St.

Dallas TX 75207

(near the design district)

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old world floor registers

these old world custom floor registers were created for Grand Traditions Homes in Barrington, Illionois.  we sculpted the model out of clay and wood and then had them sand cast out of red brass (bronze).  we created four different sizes of the design to accommodate the home.  the registers have an antique finish.