Metal Clay for Beaders

by Miech, Irina

• ISBN13: 9780871162335
• ISBN10: 0871162334
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-07
• Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Summary

Add elegance and sparkle to your beaded jewelry designs with metal clay, an easy-to-use material that produces beautiful results. Fine silver particles combine with an organic binder to create malleable, versatile clay that can be shaped, textured, stamped, cut, and more. When the clay is fired, the binder burns away, leaving fine silver.

Table of Contents

Tools, Tips, & Techniques	p. 6
Metal clay basics	p. 8
Tools	p. 12
Beading and wirework techniques	p. 20
Beginner Projects	p. 22
Stamped pendant	p. 24
Celtic jewel pendant	p. 28
Textured link bracelet	p. 32
Leaf imprint pendant and earrings	p. 36
Gem-wrapped bead	p. 40
Gallery	p. 43
Intermediate Projects	p. 48
Hollow beads and vessels	p. 50
Seedpod pendant	p. 54
Origami kimono pendant	p. 58
Sparkling glass pendant	p. 62
Carved pendant	p. 66
Impressions in silver pendant	p. 70
Embellished bracelet	p. 74
Ancient coin earrings	p. 78
Beaded ring	p. 82
Gallery	p. 86
Resources	p. 96
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