Learn how to make professional-looking metal jewellery without investing in silversmithing equipment and training. Master the core techniques of metal clay jewellery in an afternoon with detailed step-by-step photography. A rich and inspirational guide with tried and tested techniques explained in detail and information on the cutting edge of metal clay creativity and materials.|The Metal Clay Techniques Book Learn how to make professional-looking metal clay jewellery without investing in silversmithing equipment and training. This rich and inspirational jewellery-making guide will help you master the essentials of metal clay jewellery with tried and tested techniques explained in detail, as well as expert advice and information on the cutting edge of metal clay creativity and materials. Metal clay is one of the most popular materials used by commercial jewellery-makers and hobbyists alike. Metal clay can be moulded and worked like simple modelling clay, before being baked in a domestic oven and hardening into an alloy of silver, gold, bronze, copper and other metals. This book will allow you to master the core techniques and show you how this material could keep you creatively engaged for a lifetime of jewellery making! Written and demonstrated by Sue Heaser, one of the world's most highly regarded metal clay teachers, whose track record for selling books on this subject remains unequalled. Metal clay techniques covered include: shaping metal clay; clay firing techniques; findings for metal clay; using moulds; bead making techniques; incorporating gemstone beads; embellishing with polymer clay; and more!|A rich and inspirational guide with tried and tested techniques explained in detail and information on the cutting edge of metal clay creativity and materials.
