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OverviewMake 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 one of the most popular materials used by commercial jewellers and hobbyists alike and for good reason! Metal clay is an accessible and incredibly versatile material that can be moulded, folded, shaped, cut, woven, braided, carved and worked like simple modelling clay to produce an endless array of forms and effects. Rather than needing expensive kiln firing, it is then simply baked in a domestic oven, to hardened it into an alloy of silver and other metals. It is a truly magical process that can be enjoyed at home with the minimum of tools and equipment. This book will allow you to master the core techniques of working with metal clay from your kitchen table, and show you how this material could keep you creatively engaged for a lifetime of jewellery making. Every technique is shown in detail with clear step-by-step photographs, demonstrating all the techniques you will need to set with stones, decorate with enamels, create textural effects using engraving and much more. Whatever your skill level and whatever your craft style you'll 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. In this comprehensive guide, you will not only learn these simple metal clay techniques, you will also see how to put the skills to use with 20 gorgeous projects to create your own fine pieces of jewellery. Projects include beautiful charms, decorative settings for pendants, elaborate faux wirework, creative carved and stamped pieces, stylish cabochon settings, pretty metal beads and more to create gorgeous necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings that will be worn and admired for generations. AUTHOR: Sue Heaser is the author of 15 major craft books. She specialises in jewellery making, polymer clay, metal clay and miniatures. She is a qualified Art Clay Senior Instructor and has taken Master classes in the subject in Japan. She founded the British Polymer Clay Guild in 1997 and Art Clay World UK Guild in 2005. She is an accomplished artist working in watercolour, oils and pastels as well as other media, and teaches regular art classes. 250 colour photographs Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sue Heaser (Author)Publisher: David & Charles Imprint: David & Charles Dimensions: Width: 22.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.00cm Weight: 0.440kg ISBN: 9781446308981ISBN 10: 1446308987 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 28 September 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 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 Project 24: Mother-of-pearl fan 102 Chapter 6: Using a Kiln 104 Fused glass cabochons 106 Project 25: Icicle pendant 108 Paper clay techniques 110 Project 26: Fan and flower earrings 112 Project 27: Quilled leaf pendant 114 Gallery 116 Templates 124 Index 126 Resources 127 Credits 128ReviewsAuthor InformationSue Heaser is the author of 15 major craft books as well as a growing list of eBooks that are available worldwide. She specialises in jewellery making, polymer clay, metal clay and miniatures. Sue's books have been translated into many languages and she has travelled all over the world to teach workshops and to lecture. She is a qualified Art Clay Senior Instructor and has taken Master classes in the subject in Japan. She founded the British Polymer Clay Guild in 1997 and Art Clay World UK Guild in 2005. She is an accomplished artist working in watercolour, oils and pastels as well as other media, and teaches regular art classes. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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