How to Make Silver Charms from Metal Clay

How to Make Silver Charms from Metal Clay

Author: Sue Heaser

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781845435080

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Create beautiful solid silver charms quickly and easily. This inspirational book shows how to craft intricate pure silver charms with no silver-smithing skills, and very few tools and equipment. The secret? Metal clay.


Making Metal Clay Jewellery

Making Metal Clay Jewellery

Author: Julia Rai

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2017-01-11

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1785002651

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Silver metal clay is an accessible, easy to use material that allows unique, hallmark-quality jewellery to be made at home with simple tools. This practical book introduces the various forms of silver metal clay and their relative merits. Packed with images, seventeen step-by-step projects and with full instruction and advice, Making Metal Clay Jewellery is an invaluable resource for all jewellers who want to learn and develop their skills with this versatile material. Includes: an introduction to the simple tools needed to work with metal clay, avoiding expensive equipment; full instruction to every stage of the process, with seventeen step-by-step tutorials; techniques including making beads, rings, earrings and pendants, setting stones, and working with glass and metal clay; covers various types of embellishment, as well as using textures, stencils and cutters to create jewellery. Each chapter features a troubleshooting section advising on how to avoid mistakes or rectify problems. A practical book on creating unique jewellery at home with this versatile and exciting medium, this will be an invaluable resource for all jewellers who want to learn and develop their skills. Superbly illustrated with 175 colour photographs.


Introduction to Precious Metal Clay

Introduction to Precious Metal Clay

Author: Mary Ann Devos

Publisher: [Waterford, Ont.] : Wardell Publications

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780919985360

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Precious Metal Clay (referred to as 'PMC') is one of the most remarkable developments in silver and gold metal working since lost wax casting was developed thousands of years ago. This product is manufactured by Mitsubishi Materials Corporation and is available in fine silver (0.999%) and 24K gold. It is composed of microscopic metal particles, a non-toxic organic binder and water. It looks, feels and is shaped just like potter's clay but after firing all that is left is solid precious metal.


Magical Metal Clay Jewellery

Magical Metal Clay Jewellery

Author: Sue Heaser

Publisher:

Published: 2008-08-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780715327654

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Helps readers 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 photography, which demonstrates the techniques needed to set with stones, decorate with enamels, create textural effects using engraving and more.


Bronze Metal Clay

Bronze Metal Clay

Author: Yvonne Padilla

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600594632

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A collection of jewelry projects utilizing bronze metal clay.


Metal Clay Techniques

Metal Clay Techniques

Author: Sue Heaser

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781446302347

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Learn how to make professional-lookingmetal jewellery without investing insilversmithing equipment and training.Master the core techniques of metalclay jewellery in an afternoon withdetailed step-by-step photography.A rich and inspirational guidewith tried and tested techniquesexplained in detail and informationon the cutting edge of metalclay creativity and materials.


Working with Precious Metal Clay

Working with Precious Metal Clay

Author: Tim McCreight

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 9780713658286

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Decribes a technique for creating jewelry and objects using precious metal clay, a compound composed of platinum, gold or silver, water, and an organic binder. The water and binder burn away during firing, leaving pure metal behind.


The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Metal Clay Jewelry

The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Metal Clay Jewelry

Author: Cindy Thomas Pankopf

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-08-29

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0871167654

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Anyone who has ever wanted to give metal clay a try will enjoy this third book in the popular Absolute Beginners Guide series. The first book in this series, Stringing Beaded Jewelry, won the 2010 IPPY award. Making Metal Clay Jewelry follows the same signature format as its predecessors, positioning readers to learn by doing as they take on simple metal clay jewelry projects that gradually increase in difficulty level. Now is a perfect time to introduce readers to metal clay with this signature series that focuses on positive results.


Sculptural Metal Clay

Sculptural Metal Clay

Author: Kate McKinnon

Publisher:

Published: 2012-06-01

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780981646800

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The classic textbook on fine silver clay from Kate McKinnon- it covers safe handling, full firing, work hardening, and gives many examples of components and forms that can successfully be built in metal clay.


Beading with Filigree

Beading with Filigree

Author: Cynthia Deis

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781600591877

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Delicate, luminous, beautiful: no wonder metal filigree components are a jeweler’s treasure. From antique brass and copper to shimmering silver and gold, they pair perfectly with a variety of beads. This latest entry in the bestselling Beading with series features 33 sophisticated and utterly stylish projects. The techniques are simple; the variety is stunning; and the designs are contemporary and accessible. Learn how to shape filigree components and alter their finish. Discover special techniques for combining the beads with the filigree. Release your creativity on projects packed with high-end style. The Dinner at Eight Necklace weds diamond-shaped filigree connectors with sparkly crystal beads. Whimsical Whirlwind Earrings feature painted filigree and silk ribbon that provide a surprising pop of color. Every piece is gorgeous!