Description: Magical Metal Clay: Amazingly Simple No-Kiln Techniques for Making Beautiful Description: Product Description Make professional-looking metal jewellery and accessories without investing in silversmithing tools, equipment and training, with this essential guide to working with precious 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. About the 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. Payment All payments are accepted through PayPal. Shipping: All shipping is free for the continental United States. Standard FREE shipping takes between 3-5 business days Returns In the event that you would like to return your purchase, we allow returns that are processed within 30 days of receiving your order. Please contact us for a return authorization and the return shipping address.
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Book Title: Magical Metal Clay : Amazingly Simple No-Kiln Techniques for Making Beautiful Accessories
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Item Height: 0.4 in
Publication Year: 2021
Topic: Polymer Clay, General, Jewelry, Pottery & Ceramics
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
Item Weight: 15.5 Oz
Item Length: 8.7 in
Author: Sue Heaser
Item Width: 8.9 in
Format: Trade Paperback