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Magical Metal Clay : Amazingly Simple No-Kiln Techniques for Making Beautiful Accessories by Sue Heaser (2021, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDavid & Charles Publishers
ISBN-101446308987
ISBN-139781446308981
eBay Product ID (ePID)9050085216
Product Key Features
Book TitleMagical Metal Clay : Amazingly Simple No-Kiln Techniques for Making Beautiful Accessories
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPolymer Clay, General, Jewelry, Pottery & Ceramics
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorSue Heaser
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight15.5 Oz
Item Length8.7 in
Item Width8.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal745.5942
Table Of ContentIntroduction 6 Materials 8 Equipment 10 Chapter 1: Basic Techniques 16 Getting started 18 Shaping soft clay 20 Drying the clay 22 Pre-finishing techniques 24 Firing the clay 26 Finishing techniques 30 Adding findings 34 Chapter 2: Basic Projects 36 Project 1: Impressed pendant 38 Project 2: Sculpted doves 40 Project 3: Cutout charm bracelet 42 Project 4: Celtic knot pendant 44 Project 5: Inlaid pendant 46 Project 6: Engraved dragon pin 48 Project 7: Initial pendant 50 Project 8: Liquid silver leaves 52 Chapter 3: Molding 54 Making molds 56 Project 9: Key charm necklace 58 Project 10: Gem-studded tie tack 60 Project 11: Acorn cufflinks 62 Chapter 4: Beads & Rings 64 Beads without a kiln 66 Project 12: Treasure bead bracelet 70 Project 13: Celtic bead necklace 72 Project 14: Moroccan lamp earrings 73 Making rings 74 Project 15: Classic band ring 76 Project 16: Jeweled ring 78 Project 17: Snake ring 80 Chapter 5: Filigree & Embellishments 82 Making filigree 84 Project 18: Feather earrings 86 Project 19: Landscape pendant 88 Project 20: Jeweled filigree ring 90 Embellishing with gold 92 Project 21: Rock art earrings 94 Project 22: Gilded castle pendant 96 Embellishing with resin 98 Project 23: Pinewoods bracelet 100 P
SynopsisMake professional-looking metal jewellery and accessories without investing in silversmithing tools, equipment and training, with this essential guide to working with precious metal clay. 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 20 years and its versatility and accessibility means it is used by professional jewellery makers and hobbyists alike. Metal clay is available in many different types - silver, copper, bronze and even steel. It can be sculpted, modelled, moulded, 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 blow torch, 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 enamelling with resin, adding inlay, engraving, and oxidising for luscious colours. Whatever your skill level and whatever your craft style you will find this a rich and inspiring guide with tried-and-tested techniques explained in detail, as well as the cutting edge of metal clay creativity and materials. A few projects that need kiln firing are given at the end of the book to show what can be achieved if you decide to go further with this fabulous material. Author Sue Heaser is a prolific crafter who has written over 18 books on the subjects of jewellery making, polymer clay, metal clay and miniatures. Her expert guidance will give even the beginner the confidence and the inspiration to start a love affair with metal clay and all its creative possibilities., Create beautiful and intricate pieces of pure silver jewellery with no silversmithing skills and very few tools and equipment using metal clay. This book features step-by-step photography, which demonstrates the techniques needed to set with stones, decorate with enamels, create textural effects using engraving and more.
LC Classification NumberTT213
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