The Art of Metal Clay: Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects [with DVD]

by Sherri Haab

The bestselling The Art of Metal Clay returns—revised and expanded to highlight the latest developments in this exciting medium!
 
Since it was first published in 2004, The Art of Metal Clay has introduced thousands of readers to metal clay—the moldable, malleable clay that becomes pure metal after it’s fired. Now author, designer, and jewelry-making instructor Sherri Haab has updated her classic book to include the most current and user-friendly information on this revolutionary material,


   • the new bronze and copper clays, with must-have instructions for successful firing
   • up-to-date, detailed information on firing with stones
   • an improved method for calculating accurate ring sizes
   • two recently developed techniques for etching metal clay
   • new techniques for adding color, including working with pigments and enamels
   • all-new, inspiring galleries of work by prominent metal clay artists

Genres: Jewellery, Jewellery Making, Crafts, Reference, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2003

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

The information and techniques explained in this book will give beginners a good start. It's great that the use of epoxy resin and regular polymer clay is included. My problem is that the many pieces of the author's work look very amateurish and lack the refinement of the pieces on the "Gallery" pages. I wish there were many more of those better examples.

[Eden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read a number of differnt books on metal clay, including the first edition of this one, and it is the best I've found so far. Great pics, technique descriptions, and project ideas. Might have to pic this one up the next time Borders has a coupon.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful technique informationa nd advice. I may yet dig out that small kiln I bought years ago.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to working with metal clay, lots of inspirational photos. A great place for beginners to start.

[R. J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of fun ideas.