New Directions in Metal Clay 25 Creative Jewelry Projects |
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| Author:
| Wire, CeCe |
| Series title: | A Lark Jewelry Book Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57990-489-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2007 |
| Publisher: | Lark Books
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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Metal clay is the most exciting material in jewelry design today: the procedures for molding and shaping are simple, the tools few, and the results stunning. CeCe Wire, a leader in the field, details all the newest innovations and clays, as well as the basics for beginners. She includes every form and formula, plus an extensive array of cutting-edge techniques that range from stone-setting to surface finishing. Numerous color photos showcase diverse possibilities, including...
More DescriptionMetal clay is the most exciting material in jewelry design today: the procedures for molding and shaping are simple, the tools few, and the results stunning. CeCe Wire, a leader in the field, details all the newest innovations and clays, as well as the basics for beginners. She includes every form and formula, plus an extensive array of cutting-edge techniques that range from stone-setting to surface finishing. Numerous color photos showcase diverse possibilities, including enameling methods such as champlev#65533;, inlaying with epoxy resin, and silk screening. Twenty-five projects--some easy, some more advanced--include gorgeous beads, a bold contemporary brooch, and stacked rings made from silver and 22 karat gold.