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Magical Metal Clay: Amazingly Simple No-Kiln Techniques For Making Beautiful Accessories
By Sue Heaser
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Jewelry Making
Metal Clay
Clay Crafting
Innocence Lost
Treasure Hunt
Artistic Expression
Mischievous Protagonist
Diy Projects
Craftsmanship
Attention to Detail
Runaway Kids
Crafting Tutorials
About this ebook
Make professional-looking metal jewelry and accessories without investing in silversmithing tools, equipment and training, with this essential guide.
Metal clay is a magical material: real metal in clay form that can be modelled and then fired to turn it into pure metal. It has taken the crafting world by storm in the past twenty years and its versatility and accessibility means it is used by professional jewelry makers and hobbyists alike. Metal clay is available in many different types—silver, copper, bronze and even steel. It can be sculpted, modelled, molded, rolled into sheets, cut into shapes, woven, braided and carved to produce an endless array of forms and effects. Equipment needed is minimal and you will probably have most of the simple tools in your home already.
This book concentrates on silver clay which is the easiest kind to use because it can be fired without a kiln. After drying the clay, it is fired using either a small blowtorch, a gas hob, or camping gas and in five minutes or less the clay becomes pure 999 silver that can be hallmarked. This book will show you how to master all the basic techniques of working with metal clay while later chapters cover more advanced techniques.
Twenty gorgeous projects are shown in detail with clear step-by-step photographs. There are pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, charms, brooches, beads, cufflinks and rings and many of the projects give alternative ideas for developing your skills. Embellishment techniques are shown in detail from setting stones and gilding to enameling with resin, adding inlay, engraving, and oxidizing for luscious colors.
Metal clay is a magical material: real metal in clay form that can be modelled and then fired to turn it into pure metal. It has taken the crafting world by storm in the past twenty years and its versatility and accessibility means it is used by professional jewelry makers and hobbyists alike. Metal clay is available in many different types—silver, copper, bronze and even steel. It can be sculpted, modelled, molded, rolled into sheets, cut into shapes, woven, braided and carved to produce an endless array of forms and effects. Equipment needed is minimal and you will probably have most of the simple tools in your home already.
This book concentrates on silver clay which is the easiest kind to use because it can be fired without a kiln. After drying the clay, it is fired using either a small blowtorch, a gas hob, or camping gas and in five minutes or less the clay becomes pure 999 silver that can be hallmarked. This book will show you how to master all the basic techniques of working with metal clay while later chapters cover more advanced techniques.
Twenty gorgeous projects are shown in detail with clear step-by-step photographs. There are pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, charms, brooches, beads, cufflinks and rings and many of the projects give alternative ideas for developing your skills. Embellishment techniques are shown in detail from setting stones and gilding to enameling with resin, adding inlay, engraving, and oxidizing for luscious colors.
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