New Directions in Metal Clay: 25 Creative Jewelry Projects isbn:9781579904890

Metal clay is the most exciting new material in jewelry design today: the procedures for molding and shaping are simple, the tools few, and the results stunning. CeCe Wire, a leader in the field, details all the newest innovations and clays, as well as the basics for beginners. She includes every form and formula, plus an extensive array of cutting-edge techniques that range from stone-setting to surface embellishment. Numerous color photos showcase diverse possibilities, including enameling methods such as champlevé, inlaying with epoxy resin, and silk screening. Twenty-five projects—some easy, some more advanced—include gorgeous beads, a bold contemporary brooch, and stacked rings made from silver and 22-karat gold.

metal Clay Is The Most Exciting Material In Jewelry Design Today: The Procedures For Molding And Shaping Are Simple, The Tools Few, And The Results Stunning. Cece Wire, A Leader In The Field, Details All The Newest Innovations And Clays, As Well As The Basics For Beginners. She Includes Every Form And Formula, Plus An Extensive Array Of Cutting-edge Techniques That Range From Stone-setting To Surface Finishing. Numerous Color Photos Showcase Diverse Possibilities, Including Enameling Methods Such As Champlevé, Inlaying With Epoxy Resin, And Silk Screening. Twenty-five Projects—some Easy, Some More Advanced—include Gorgeous Beads, A Bold Contemporary Brooch, And Stacked Rings Made From Silver And 22 Karat Gold.

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artists Crafting With Metal Clay Continue To Expand The Possibilities Of This Relatively New Medium. In These Books Of Step-by-step Projects, Haab (the Art Of Metal Clay: Techniques For Creating Jewelry And Decorative Objects) And Wire (creative Metal Clay Jewelry: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration) Explore The Use Of Glass And Other Materials Added To Metal Clay Jewelry Pieces Either Before Or After Firing, Depending On The Materials' Resistance To Heat. These Colorful Additions Make Otherwise Plain Metal Clay Pieces Most Interesting. Both Books Are Recommended For Public Libraries.

metal Clay Is The Most Exciting New Material In Jewelry Design Today: The Procedures For Molding And Shaping Are Simple, The Tools Few, And The Results Stunning. Cece Wire, A Leader In The Field, Details All The Newest Innovations And Clays, As Well As The Basics For Beginners. She Includes Every Form And Formula, Plus An Extensive Array Of Cutting-edge Techniques That Range From Stone-setting To Surface Embellishment. Numerous Color Photos Showcase Diverse Possibilities, Including Enameling Methods Such As Champlevé, Inlaying With Epoxy Resin, And Silk Screening. Twenty-five Projects—some Easy, Some More Advanced—include Gorgeous Beads, A Bold Contemporary Brooch, And Stacked Rings Made From Silver And 22-karat Gold.

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