Metal Clay Crafting Handbook

Metal Clay Crafting Handbook
Author: Mary G Beaupre
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-07-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

Dive into the captivating world of metal clay crafting with acclaimed artist Mary G. Beaupre as your guide. In this definitive handbook, Mary shares her wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion for metal clay, offering readers an indispensable resource for mastering the art of crafting exquisite jewelry and sculptures with ease and confidence. Whether you're a beginner eager to explore the basics or a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills and expand your creative horizons, this book has something for everyone. Inside, you'll discover: Essential Techniques: Learn the fundamentals of working with metal clay, from shaping and texturing to firing and finishing, with step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations that make each process easy to understand and execute. Inspiring Projects: Explore a diverse range of projects, from simple earrings and pendants to intricate sculptures and mixed media artworks, designed to spark your creativity and showcase the versatility of metal clay as a medium for expression. Expert Tips and Tricks: Benefit from Mary's insider tips, tricks, and troubleshooting advice gleaned from years of experience in the field, helping you overcome common challenges and achieve professional-quality results in your metal clay creations. Design Inspiration: Find endless inspiration in the stunning gallery of Mary's own work and contributions from other talented metal clay artists, featuring a wide variety of styles, techniques, and applications to ignite your imagination and fuel your artistic journey. Whether you're interested in crafting elegant jewelry pieces, sculpting intricate sculptures, or exploring mixed media possibilities, Metal Clay Crafting Handbook provides everything you need to unleash your creativity and elevate your craft to new heights. With Mary G. Beaupre as your mentor, you'll embark on a transformative journey of discovery, innovation, and self-expression in the enchanting world of metal clay crafting. Don't miss out on this essential guidebook for metal clay enthusiasts of all levels. Order your copy today and embark on a creative adventure that will inspire and delight for years to come!

Metal Clay - The Complete Guide

Metal Clay - The Complete Guide
Author: Jackie Truty
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2007-06-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1440221006

Explore Metal Clay from Package to Project Metal clay's versatility and ability to be enhanced by every other known medium has broadened design possibilities for artists everywhere. Metal Clay The Complete Guide is the reference book every metal clay artist needs to have on the shelf for quick access to how-to information on a variety of subjects, including: • Materials and tools for working with metal clay • Metal clay care and handling, including tips for keeping your clay from drying out • Techniques including rolling, adding texture, stamping, lids and forming • How-tos for shaping bails, loops, beads and connectors • Mixing metal clay with glass, enamels, beads, gemstones and more • Tips and troubleshooting • Four projects: bracelets, lentil bead, box pendant, ring • Helpful appendices, including ring sizing, gemstone firing times, drying times, kiln firing temperatures and alternative firing methods Whether you are just getting started or have been working with metal clay or related materials for years, Metal Clay The Complete Guide is guaranteed to be the resource you turn to the most.

Working with Precious Metal Clay

Working with Precious Metal Clay
Author: Tim McCreight
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2000
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9780713658286

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.

Creative Metal Clay Jewelry

Creative Metal Clay Jewelry
Author: CeCe Wire
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600591822

Imagine a material that looks and feels like clay and yet, when fired, becomes pure, solid gold and silver! That’s metal clay, and here are the fabulous techniques and instructions, lavish photos and projects that will open up endless creative possibilities to every crafter. With this versatile product, metalwork becomes easier and faster, and it’s simple to create meaningful gifts or add techniques to the forms you’ve already mastered. Combine the clay with lampworked and fused dichroic glass, enamel, and beads. Make exquisite jewelry, sculpture, carvings, and more. Try a great new liquid gold for coating silver objects. Among the glittering, gorgeous projects: an African Mask Pin, Groovy Flower Earrings and Ring, Puzzle Piece Bracelet, and a Twig and Leaf Condiment Spoon.

Metal Clay Techniques

Metal Clay Techniques
Author: Sue Heaser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2012
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9781446302347

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.

The Metal Clay Techniques Book

The Metal Clay Techniques Book
Author: Sue Heaser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2012
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9780857621085

This book will allow you to master the core techniques shown in detail with clear step-by-step photographs. Whatever skill level and whatever your craft style you'll find this an inspiring guide filled with tried and tested techniques. This book shows you

New Directions in Metal Clay

New Directions in Metal Clay
Author: CeCe Wire
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600595462

Projects: embossed bolo, bead transformation, simple stud earrings, spiral galaxy, domino theory, hollow bead earrings, bauhaus bold, bead ring, cherry blossoms in spring, a day at the beach bracelet, bejeweled pendant, falling leaves, bamboo garden, autumn dragonfly, child's cuff bracelet, golden ivy, stacked ring set, forged link necklace, simple and elegant linked bracelet, gold and cubic zirconia ring, silver twig pin, patience in a square, lunar phase ring, garnet and silver necklace, kum boo fan brooch.

Magical Metal Clay

Magical Metal Clay
Author: Sue Heaser
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 587
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1446381269

Make professional-looking metal jewelry and accessories without investing in silversmithing tools, equipment and training, with this essential guide. 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 twenty years and its versatility and accessibility means it is used by professional jewelry makers and hobbyists alike. Metal clay is available in many different types—silver, copper, bronze and even steel. It can be sculpted, modelled, molded, 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 blowtorch, 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 enameling with resin, adding inlay, engraving, and oxidizing for luscious colors.

Metal Clay Beyond the Basics

Metal Clay Beyond the Basics
Author: Carol Babineau
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2012-11-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 087116468X

Metal clay artisans who love a challenge will love this book. Master instructor Carol A. Babineau presents 25 original projects that reach far beyond the expected to expand your technical abilities and imagination. Integrate sterling silver, ceramics, and enamel; use armatures, molds, tube rivets, and cold connections to make earrings, bracelets, pendants, pins, toggles, and more.

Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads

Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads
Author: Linda Kaye-Moses
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1589236114

A variety of silver bead projects utilizing metal clay.