Introduction to Precious Metal Clay: Instructions for Creating Fine Silver or Gold Jewelry Using This Material

Introduction to Precious Metal Clay from Wardell Publications art glass introduces precious metal clay, one of the most remarkable developments in silver and gold metal working since lost wax casting was developed thousands of years ago. An easy to understand teaching style is presented in this step by step book to guide crafters through the process of hand forming this remarkable clay material to produce distinctive silver and gold jewelry. Artist and instructor MaryAnn Devos uses 18 engaging projects to impart a broad understanding of the fundamentals. It looks, feels and is shaped just like potters clay but after firing all that is left is solid precious metal. The fabrication process requires much less equipment and training than traditional metal work, making it easily accessible to artists, hobby crafters, and fine jewelers. The material is so user friendly that people of any age or creative background can be instantly successful. It can be combined with many materials such as semi precious gems, glass, porcelain, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed metals, among others. Every successful artist develops a unique personal style. This product is available in fine silver and 24K gold. It is composed of microscopic metal particles, a non toxic organic binder and water. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-10-2009; Introduction to Precious Metal Clay; This book is great for those who want to make jewelry with PMC. Mary Ann Devos has made a name for herself as a great PMC instructor and has been playing with PMC since 1996. She studied under Tim Mc Creight and has taught all over the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-13-2008; Work shown is sloppy and amateurish--not very inspiring.; [Note: My copy of this book (which I bought two years ago) has a different cover design, so maybe the one now being sold (2008) is an improved version of the one I have and am reviewing here.] This is an OK introduction to metal clay. It...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-02-2007; Great book... Well worth the money; I love this book, it gives a lot of ideas, not only using clay, but also money saver ideas. It offers ideas for making a home made clay dryers and others. It also gives a complete list of needed items, some of which most people already...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-19-2006; Wonderful Reference Book; Whether you are a novice or a long time PMC'er, this book is a must. I am constantly going through it for references to a technique. LOVE IT!; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-10-2009; Introduction to Precious Metal Clay; This book is great for those who want to make jewelry with PMC. Mary Ann Devos has made a name for herself as a great PMC instructor and has been playing with PMC since 1996. She studied under Tim Mc Creight and has taught all over the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-13-2008; Work shown is sloppy and amateurish--not very inspiring.; [Note: My copy of this book (which I bought two years ago) has a different cover design, so maybe the one now being sold (2008) is an improved version of the one I have and am reviewing here.] This is an OK introduction to metal clay. It...; read full review | report as inappropriate