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Developed
in Japan in the early 1990s, metal clay represents a dramatic development
in the handling of precious metals for jewelrymaking. 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, eliminating
the need for difficult metalworking processes such as soldering, hammering,
and cutting. When metal clay is fired, the binder burns away and the metal
particles fuse into pure (99.9 percent) metal.
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The Art of Metal Clay is a comprehensive
introduction to the medium designed specifically for crafters and jewelrymakers,
detailing the essentials of working, firing, and finishing metal clay
to create beautiful jewelry and decorative objects. Artist and instructor
Sherri Haab demonstrates metal clays remarkable versatility, showing
how it can be textured, molded, carved, and sculpted to create gorgeous
beads, bracelets, pendants, earrings, rings, and other jewelry settings,
plus boxes and vessels. She also reveals how to combine metal clay with
polymer clay, glass, and epoxy resin to create unique mixed-media pieces.
An essential resource for anyone who wants the latest information on this
up-and-coming crafts medium! Interest in metal clay is strong and growing
rapidly among several craft categoriespolymer clay, jewelrymaking,
ceramics, and miniatures |
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