Sculptural Metal Clay Jewelry: Techniques and Explorations

Description

Cover; Title Page; Contents; Introduction; Basics; Tools; Basic Techniques; Firing; Finishing; Safety; Elements; Circles + Rings; Simple Clasps + Toggle Bars; Bead Caps; Head Pins; Sculptural S-Clasp; Charms; Branches; Simple Rivet Posts; Metal Clay Ring Bands; Wire Ring Bands; Box-Building; Prongs; Drawing a Bead; Fused Wire Chain; Metal Clay Chain; Mechanical Pendant Bails; Connectors; Ball-End Faux Rivets; Hammered Rivets; Projects; Stacked Rings; Knobby Chain; Rivet Post Ring; Sea Prong Necklace; Circlet of Flowers Necklace; Returning Ring; Owl Peeking Pendant; Skyscraper Ring.;Beginning with an overview of the properties of metal clay, including safety information and metalsmithing terms, this thorough resource offers detailed procedures for creating a variety of components, settings, findings, attachments, 3-D forms, and textured effects. Each technique is shown with step-by-step photography to make it easy for jewelry makers at the advanced beginner to intermediate levels to learn the art of metal clay. The 12 unique projects within have multiple components made from metal clay, including clasps, chains, and settings; moveable and removable pieces; unusual text.