Metal Clay 4 Title Book Collection with 97 Total Projects: Metal Clay in a Day;Metal Clay For Beaders; Metal Clay Beyond the Basics &Precious Metal Clay

by Tammy Garner

Xuella Arnold demonstrates how precious metal clay can be used alongside traditional methods of jewelry making, and combined with a range of natural and manmade materials to create truly unique designs. You'll find a variety of step-by-step projects along with inspirational ideas to develop your own designs. The book contains an introduction to the tools of the trade and types of clay, as well as step-by-step instructions for mastering precious metal clay techniques such as cutting, molding, combining with other materials, and firing. Perfect for all beaders, jewelry makers, crafters and ceramicists interested in making jewelry and gifts who want to apply precious metal clay to their discipline. Metal Clay in a Day will get you started Straightforward, simple projects. You'll learn everything you need to know to make easy but attractive earrings, necklaces and bracelets using a minimal amount of metal clay. Low-cost tools and techniques. You won't believe the shapes and designs you can make using tools you probably already have in your home! No-kiln firing. Every project in the book can be fired using a hand-held butane torch instead of a kiln, and you'll learn simple steps to getting professional looking results. Beyond the clay artisans who love a challenge will love this book. Master instructor Carol A. Babineau presents 24 original projects that reach far beyond the expected to expand your technical abilities and imagination. Integrate sterling silver, ceramics, and enamel; use armatures, molds, tube rivets, and cold connections to make earrings, bracelets, pendants, pins, toggles, and more. For shows how to create pendants, earrings, and brooches from metal clay, a malleable material that turns into fine silver after firing. Includes detailed instructions, step-by-step photos, and beading instructions for each project.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2008