Metal Clay Magic

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It''s as easy to use as modeling clay. Fire it, and it turns to pure silver: It''s metal clay magic! Nana Mizushima''s playful approach shows how this fantastic medium allows anyone to craft items in silver. Features more than 25 imaginative, appealing projects for beads, earrings, pendants, bookmarks, pet tags, little boxes, origami, and more.

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Full title :Metal Clay Magic.

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Publication Date:2012.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Kalmbach Books
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2012.

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Making a bezel.

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Description:1 online resource (129 pages)

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ISBN:9780871164780, 0871164787
oclc:ocn892238788
LC Classification:TT212 .M59 2012
Dewey Decimal:739.27

Introduction; Chapter 1: Tools and materials; Introducing the metal clays; Metal Clay Firing Chart; Tools for metal clay; For wet metal clay; For dry metal clay; After firing; Beginner firing tools; Chapter 2: Tips and techniques; Keep your metal clay moist; Work with wet metal clay quickly; Feel and remember; Keep water nearby; Use an extender; Use a thick organic hand cream; Use waterproof barriers; Store in airtight containers; Don't despair if it dries up!; Don't waste your metal clay; Work on a plastic sheet protector; Collect unused clay; Avoid contamination.

It's never too late!Rolling out a flat piece; Preparing a surface; Selecting a rolling tool; Shims; Rolling out metal clay; Texturing rolled-out flat pieces; Making texture with a roller; Using a rubber stamp; Other textures; Stencils; Making a stencil; Using a stencil; Metal-clay slip; Making slip; Water and tools; Avoiding air bubbles; Have slip ready; Finding the right consistency; Using slip; Layering; Preparing the pieces; Attaching a top layer; Attaching a bail; The sandwich method; Making the sides; Assembling the sandwich; Sanding the outside; Creating a cylinder.

Making a cylinder or tubeMaking a closed-end c…