New Directions In Metal Clay

25 Creative Jewelry Projects

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Metal clay is the most exciting material in jewelry design today: the procedures for molding and shaping are simple, the tools few, and the results stunning. CeCe Wire, a leader in the field, details all the newest innovations and clays, as well as the basics for beginners. She includes every form and formula, plus an extensive array of cutting-edge techniques that range from stone-setting to surface finishing. Numerous color photos showcase diverse possibilities, including enameling methods such as champlev�, inlaying with epoxy resin, and silk screening. Twenty-five projects--some easy, some more advanced--include gorgeous beads, a bold contemporary brooch, and stacked rings made from silver and 22 karat gold.