Metal Clay - The Complete Guide: Innovative Techniques to Inspire Any Artist

Metal Clay - The Complete Guide: Innovative Techniques to Inspire Any Artist

<b>Explore Metal Clay from Package to Project</b> <br /><br />Metal clay's versatility and ability to be enhanced by every other known medium has broadened design possibilities for artists everywhere. <br /><br /><i>Metal Clay The Complete Guide</i> is the reference book every metal clay artist needs to have on the shelf for quick access to how-to information on a variety of subjects, including:<br /><br />   • Materials and tools for working with metal clay <br />   • Metal clay care and handling, including tips for keeping your clay from drying out<br />   • Techniques including rolling, adding texture, stamping, lids and forming <br />   • How-tos for shaping bails, loops, beads and connectors <br />   • Mixing metal clay with glass, enamels, beads, gemstones and more <br />   • Tips and troubleshooting <br />   • Four projects: bracelets, lentil bead, box pendant, ring <br />   • Helpful appendices, including ring sizing, gemstone firing times, drying times, kiln firing temperatures and alternative firing methods<br /> Whether you are just getting started or have been working with metal clay or related materials for years, <i>Metal Clay The Complete Guide</i> is guaranteed to be the resource you turn to the most.