Introduction to Precious Metal Clay

Introduction to Precious Metal Clay
Author: Mary Ann Devos
Publisher: [Waterford, Ont.] : Wardell Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9780919985360

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.

Fine Silver Sampler

Fine Silver Sampler
Author: Nana V. Mizushima
Publisher:
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2004
Genre:
ISBN: 9780975484807

Fine Silver Sampler- Introductory Precious Metal Clay Projects. Full color booklet with introductory Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Projects. Includes techical tips with color photos.

Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads

Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads
Author: Linda Kaye-Moses
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2011-01-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1616732903

Precious metal clay (PMC) is an innovative material that combines the workability of clay with the beautiful finish and durability of precious metals. The material is easy to manipulate and shape by hand to make beads for bracelets, necklaces, and other jewelry. This book contains fifteen projects for creating fine silver beads and a design gallery of 25 additional jewelry pieces. Intro chapters include information about tools and techniques. Projects are organized workshop-style, to build skills cumulatively.

Making Metal Clay Jewellery

Making Metal Clay Jewellery
Author: Julia Rai
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2017-01-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1785002651

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.

Enameling on Metal Clay

Enameling on Metal Clay
Author: Pam East
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2012-08-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871164655

This book will appeal to artisans of all levels. A thorough introductory section helps readers prepare their workspace with information on tools, materials, and basic techniques for metal clay and enameling. Jewelry projects include earrings, pendants, pins, beads, and a ring. Easy-to-follow instructions are illustrated with clear, detailed photographs.

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.

Metal Clay And Mixed Media Jewelry

Metal Clay And Mixed Media Jewelry
Author: Sherri Haab
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780823030620

Metal clay starts as clay and turns into metal. Does it get any more magical? Now it does—withMetal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry. Author Sherri Haab takes this compelling material, today's hottest craft item, to the next level, brilliantly combining it with other media ranging from the timeless to the unexpected. Ribbons, gold leaf, pottery shards, transparent resin, polymer clay, leather, and more are used to create stunning jewelry. Beautiful photography showcases these innovative pieces, and full step-by-step instructions make it easy to re-create them. New formulations of metal clay and newly developed firing techniques are presented clearly so that crafters can achieve professional results. Sophisticated enough for artists yet simple enough for beginners,Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelryis the only book that blends metal clay with such a variety of mixed media to make magic. • Follow-up to the best-sellingArt of Metal Clay—over 35,000 copies sold! • Author has sold more than two million books! • Metal clay is hot with crafters, artists—anyone who wants to try alchemy

Magical Metal Clay Jewellery

Magical Metal Clay Jewellery
Author: Sue Heaser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2008-08-01
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9780715327654

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.

Metal Clay Fusion

Metal Clay Fusion
Author: Gordon K. Uyehara
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9781600596971

The first entry in the new Metal Clay Master Class series features the world's leading artist in this versatile medium, which can be molded like clay, but after firing is pure metal. Gordon K. Uyehara offers detailed instructions for 22 original projects using several types of metal clay, including silver, bronze, and copper. A gallery of work demonstrates Uyehara's skill and the extraordinary possibilities of the material.

Sculptural Metal Clay

Sculptural Metal Clay
Author: Kate McKinnon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2012-06-01
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9780981646800

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.