![]() Embellishment techniques are shown in detail from setting stones and gilding to enamelling with resin, adding inlay, engraving, and oxidising for luscious colours. There are pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, charms, brooches, beads, cufflinks and rings and many of the projects give alternative ideas for developing your skills. Twenty gorgeous projects are shown in detail with clear step-by-step photographs. This book will show you how to master all the basic techniques of working with metal clay while later chapters cover more advanced techniques. After drying the clay, it is fired using either a small blow torch, a gas hob, or camping gas and in five minutes or less the clay becomes pure 999 silver that can be hallmarked. This book concentrates on silver clay which is the easiest kind to use because it can be fired without a kiln. Equipment needed is minimal and you will probably have most of the simple tools in your home already. It can be sculpted, modelled, moulded, rolled into sheets, cut into shapes, woven, braided and carved to produce an endless array of forms and effects. Metal clay is available in many different types – silver, copper, bronze and even steel. It has taken the crafting world by storm in the past 20 years and its versatility and accessibility means it is used by professional jewellery makers and hobbyists alike. Metal clay is a magical material: real metal in clay form that can be modelled and then fired to turn it into pure metal. ![]() Make professional-looking metal jewellery and accessories without investing in silversmithing tools, equipment and training, with this essential guide to working with precious metal clay.
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