Download or read book Working with Precious Metal Clay written by Tim McCreight and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2000 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decribes a technique for creating jewelry and objects using precious metal clay, a compound composed of platinum, gold or silver, water, and an organic binder. The water and binder burn away during firing, leaving pure metal behind.
Download or read book The Art of Metal Clay written by Sherri Haab and published by . This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling Art of Metal Clay returns! Now with an exciting DVD featuring three all-new projects Since it was first published in 2004, The Art of Metal Clay has introduced thousands of readers to metal clay—the amazing craft product that starts out as moldable, malleable clay and turns into real metal. Now it’s even easier to perform that modern alchemy, because something new has been added to The Art of Metal Clay: a great new DVD featuring author Sherri Haab. Haab’s personal appearances are popular with crafters eager for new information and ideas, and seeing her on television makes it easy to understand her metal-clay techniques. Three all-new projects are shown from start to finish, all offering an up-close view of the creative process. Everyone who loves jewelry making, metal clay and polymer clay, beading, or any kind of crafting will want this new value-added version of the metal clay classic • Learn-by-seeing DVD makes it even easier to understand metal clay techniques • More than 38,000 copies of the original sold • Author demonstrates metal clay techniques personally—it’s like meeting a crafts celebrity in person!
Download or read book Introduction to Precious Metal Clay written by Mary Ann Devos and published by [Waterford, Ont.] : Wardell Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Precious Metal Clay (referred to as 'PMC') is one of the most remarkable developments in silver and gold metal working since lost wax casting was developed thousands of years ago. This product is manufactured by Mitsubishi Materials Corporation and is available in fine silver (0.999%) and 24K gold. It is composed of microscopic metal particles, a non-toxic organic binder and water. It looks, feels and is shaped just like potter's clay but after firing all that is left is solid precious metal.
Download or read book Precious Metal Clay written by Xuella Arnold and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-07-22 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Precious metal clay is an exciting new material made from fine silver dust in a binder that can be used just like ordinary modeling clay. However, once fired, the silver dust fuses together to become pure silver. This unique and versatile material gives crafters of all levels the opportunity to design and create unique silver jewelry--a technique once reserved only for trained silversmiths. Artist Xuella Arnold demonstrates how precious metal clay can be used alongside traditional methods of jewelry making, and combined with a range of natural and manmade materials to create truly unique designs. You'll find a variety of step-by-step projects along with inspirational ideas to develop your own designs. The book contains an introduction to the tools of the trade and types of clay, as well as step-by-step instructions for mastering precious metal clay techniques such as cutting, molding, combining with other materials, and firing. Perfect for all beaders, jewelry makers, crafters and ceramicists interested in making jewelry and gifts who want to apply precious metal clay to their discipline.
Download or read book Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads written by Linda Kaye-Moses and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Precious metal clay (PMC) is an innovative material that combines the workability of clay with the beautiful finish and durability of precious metals. The material is easy to manipulate and shape by hand to make beads for bracelets, necklaces, and other jewelry. This book contains fifteen projects for creating fine silver beads and a design gallery of 25 additional jewelry pieces. Intro chapters include information about tools and techniques. Projects are organized workshop-style, to build skills cumulatively.
Download or read book Art Clay Silver Gold written by Inc. Art Clay World Usa and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2003-11-25 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its introduction to the arts and crafts world a few years ago, precious metal clay (PMC) has become one of the most popular and intriguing materials to work with. This popularity has evolved because crafters are able to shape PMC into beautiful jewelry without using a torch. Now, artists, crafters, and jewelers have an all-in-one resource for working with this popular medium. Readers will learn everything they need to know about working with PMC, including drying, firing, glazing, and more. Author Jackie Truty shares new tips and techniques that will ensure success. Color photos and step-by-step illustrations guide students of all skill levels to complete the ten-featured projects. ? All-in-one resource for precious metal clay ? Nearly 200 color photos ? Features ten projects for rings, pendants, and more
Download or read book Magical Metal Clay Jewellery written by Sue Heaser and published by . This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps readers create beautiful and intricate pieces of pure silver jewellery with no silversmithing skills and very few tools and equipment using metal clay. This book features photography, which demonstrates the techniques needed to set with stones, decorate with enamels, create textural effects using engraving and more.
Download or read book Precious Metal Clay in Mixed Media written by Mary Ann Devos and published by Waterford, Ont. : Wardell Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book of precious metal clay projects giving examples and step-by-step instructions. Includes brooches, earrings, necklaces, small figures and sculptures.
Download or read book Metal Clay Fusion written by Gordon K. Uyehara and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first entry in the new Metal Clay Master Class series features the world's leading artist in this versatile medium, which can be molded like clay, but after firing is pure metal. Gordon K. Uyehara offers detailed instructions for 22 original projects using several types of metal clay, including silver, bronze, and copper. A gallery of work demonstrates Uyehara's skill and the extraordinary possibilities of the material.
Download or read book Inventive Metal Clay for Beaders written by Irina Miech and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beaders will love learning how to create their own silver jewelry components in this third book by Irina Miech, author of Metal Clay for Beaders and More Metal Clay for Beaders. Get step-by-step instruction in metal clay, plus learn complementary techniques such as enameling and keum boo (applying gold foil). Full beading instructions included. Projects for all skill levels, plus bonus variations!
Download or read book Fine Silver Sampler written by Nana V. Mizushima and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fine Silver Sampler- Introductory Precious Metal Clay Projects. Full color booklet with introductory Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Projects. Includes techical tips with color photos.
Download or read book Making Metal Clay Jewellery written by Julia Rai and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-01-11 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silver metal clay is an accessible, easy to use material that allows unique, hallmark-quality jewellery to be made at home with simple tools. This practical book introduces the various forms of silver metal clay and their relative merits. Packed with images, seventeen step-by-step projects and with full instruction and advice, Making Metal Clay Jewellery is an invaluable resource for all jewellers who want to learn and develop their skills with this versatile material. Includes: an introduction to the simple tools needed to work with metal clay, avoiding expensive equipment; full instruction to every stage of the process, with seventeen step-by-step tutorials; techniques including making beads, rings, earrings and pendants, setting stones, and working with glass and metal clay; covers various types of embellishment, as well as using textures, stencils and cutters to create jewellery. Each chapter features a troubleshooting section advising on how to avoid mistakes or rectify problems. A practical book on creating unique jewellery at home with this versatile and exciting medium, this will be an invaluable resource for all jewellers who want to learn and develop their skills. Superbly illustrated with 175 colour photographs.
Download or read book Polymer Clay Gemstones The Art of Deception written by Kim Schlinke and published by Polymarket Press. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not your ordinary how-to book! Austin TX based authors and polymer clay artists Kim Schlinke and Randee M. Ketzel artfully mix a clever mystery with 20 how-to projects that show step-by step photographs and instructions to create your own "ancient artifacts." These polymer clay masterpieces are beautiful enough to grace a museum collection-or yours! At 206 pages, this lavishly photographed book is stuffed with a multitude of projects that can be done just as presented with highly detailed step-by-step instruction, or used as starting points to make faux gems for use in all sorts of designs. Priced retail at $30, the hefty book's how-to projects weigh in at the mere cost of $1.50 each. Animal lovers will be pleased to note that our authors also give us the secrets of making replicas of ivory and tiger claw that involve no cruelty towards elephants or wild cats whatsoever! Projects featured in this compendium include: Celtic Bronze Fibula, Navajo Silver Pendant, Art Nouveau Golden Gingko Brooch, Carnelian Choker of Ancient Rome, Amethyst Cabochons and Nugget Beads, Amethyst Silver Art Nouveau Pendant, Black Opal Cabochons, Barbarian Bracelet, Chrysoprase Cabochons (A and B Grade), Hammered Cuff Bracelet, Ancient Limestone Fossil Pebbles, Cycladic Goddess, Leopardskin Jasper, Primitive Pebble Bracelet, Faux Twigs, Fantastical Forgeries Bracelet, Blue Lace Agate Tile Bracelet, Copper & Rhodochrosite Tiered Necklace, Snowflake Jades, Qin Dynasty Bangles, Amber Caravan Necklace, Primeval Coral Rock Hound Necklace, Ammolite Cabochons, Gothic Revival Pendant, Victorian Mourning Brooch, Faux Tiger Claw, Victorian Raj Brooch, Faux Tiffany Glass Scarabs, Faux Ivory Cuff Bracelet Find out how it is all done-and "who done it"-along with our intrepid protagonists, Parker and Peele. "What is this stuff?" wondered Parker, and her companion pointed her umbrella to the drawings that plastered the walls. "The raw materials for the best forgeries ever seen" replied her friend. "This is where they were created." Together they examined the drawings, exclaiming softly as they recognized several objects from the Museum. Parker picked up one of the colorful lumps and frowned. "What is this, Peele? It's soft like clay, but I've never seen these colors before." "No," said her friend, "nor have I-at least in this form. I suspect it requires a catalyst of some type to render it into the false gems-ah, here!" Peele uncovered an array of electric ovens. "Heat-how charming. This must be some type of polymer, which, when brought to the proper temperature, then hardens. I have heard rumors. Could become just about anything, in skilled hands."
Download or read book Precious Metal Clay Techniques written by Tim McCreight and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Precious metal clay is a synthetic material developed by Mitsubishi that is increasingly becoming popular with both jewellers and potters. Silver is held in a clay-like suspension. The material can be shaped or attached to other materials as required. When the material is fired, the water in the suspension burns off and a solid silver object remains. The result is that this material is proving to be a useful technique for those working both in jewellery and mixed media areas. This title showcases the work of some of the world's leading practitioners using this material.
Download or read book PMC Decade written by Tim McCreight and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It has been ten years since Precious Metal Clay was introduced in the United States, and it is time to see what artists have done with this fascinating material. This book gathers for the first time work made by leaders in the field. A critical essay by noted designer Donald Friedlich and a technical explanation from scientist Darnall Burks make this a landmark volume for artists and collectors."--Publisher.
Download or read book Build Your Own Mini Metal Maker written by David Hartkop and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Included are complete do-it-yourself instructions for creating a 3D printer that prints with metal clay or a variety of other materials. The project requires some parts that are 3D printed, some specialty parts to be ordered, and some commonly available parts. This publication was completed as part of the 2013 campaign for the Mini Metal Maker, which was successfully funded on Indiegogo. See more details about the Mini Metal Maker at www.minimetalmaker.com.
Download or read book Metal Clay Techniques written by Sue Heaser and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to make professional-lookingmetal jewellery without investing insilversmithing equipment and training.Master the core techniques of metalclay jewellery in an afternoon withdetailed step-by-step photography.A rich and inspirational guidewith tried and tested techniquesexplained in detail and informationon the cutting edge of metalclay creativity and materials.
