Magical Metal Clay
David & Charles (Verlag)
978-1-4463-0898-1 (ISBN)
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.
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.
Sue 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.
Introduction 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 128
| Erscheinungsdatum | 30.09.2021 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 293 Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Newton Abbot |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 225 x 220 mm |
| Gewicht | 440 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4463-0898-7 / 1446308987 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4463-0898-1 / 9781446308981 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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