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Title:
The art of metal clay techniques for creating jewelry and decorative objects
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Edition:
Revised and expanded edition
Publication Information:
New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 2010
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (1 hour, 24 minute) : sound, color ; 12 cm.
ISBN:
9780823099320
General Note:
Accompanied by DVD : CP 034494

Includes index
Abstract:
Developed in Japan in the 1990s, metal clay consists of microscopic particles of silver or gold suspended in a pliable organic binder that can be worked with the hands and simple household tools. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the medium designed specifically for crafters and jewelrymakers

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Summary

Summary

The bestselling The Art of Metal Clay returns--revised and expanded to highlight the latest developments in this exciting medium!
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Since it was first published in 2004, The Art of Metal Clay has introduced thousands of readers to metal clay--the moldable, malleable clay that becomes pure metal after it's fired. Now author, designer, and jewelry-making instructor Sherri Haab has updated her classic book to include the most current and user-friendly information on this revolutionary material, including:


nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;*nbsp;the new bronze and copper clays, with must-have instructions for successful firing
nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;*nbsp;up-to-date, detailed information on firing with stones
nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;*nbsp;an improved method for calculating accurate ring sizes
nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;*nbsp;two recently developed techniques for etching metal clay
nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;*nbsp;new techniques for adding color, including working with pigments and enamels
nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;*nbsp;all-new, inspiring galleries of work by prominent metal clay artists


Author Notes

SHERRI HAAB is an award-winning author, illustrator and product designer of how-to books and magazine articles for kids and adults, with more than twenty titles to her credit. Her bestselling jewelry-making books include The Art of Metal Clay , Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry , Beaded Macramé Jewelry , and The Art of Resin Jewelry, all published by Watson-Guptill. In addition to writing books, Sherri gives crafting seminars throughout the United States and abroad.


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