This book will appeal to artisans of all levels. A thorough introductory section helps readers prepare their workspace with information on tools, materials, and basic techniques for metal clay and enameling. Jewelry projects include earrings, pendants, pins, beads, and a ring. Easy-to-follow instructions are illustrated with clear, detailed photographs.
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Pam East, the founder of Pinzart, Inc., creates jewelry-making techniques and shares them through workshops, classes, the web, and writing. She has appeared on TV and written many magazine articles. She lives in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
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Superb - A definitive text that debunks the myth of enamelling,
By R. Eberhard "Eclectic Studio" (Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Enameling on Metal Clay (Paperback)
Congratulations to Pam for pulling together what must be now the definitive text on enamelling with metal clay. This 95 page book is simply brimming with information. The first half of the book is all about getting started, instructions on the basics of both metal clay & enamel, tool kits, firing tools and the equipment you need.
One of the best sections in the first half of the book is the firing section. The wonderfully photographed descriptive photos and easy to read and understand instructions help you to be totally confident with the firing process. De-bunking the myth that a kiln is necessary, you can learn to do enamelling effectively using just your butane torch, stovetop or even a little Ultralite. The 8 projects are very nice too, a mix of earrings, pendant, beads and a ring. Certainly not daunting. I particulary liked the use of gold foils on the enamel. Pam has also taken a lot of the guess work out of choosing colours by listing the colours that work well and advising what to expect out of a specific colour - i.e. "the Orange Ruby Red will be a nice warm yellow". The tips boxes that are sprinkled liberally throughout the text are true gems & whilst Pam is associated with Art Clay she has been smart enough to include both Metal Clay's on the market. This book finishes with a very nice gallery and a troubleshooting section. This book will walk off the shelves, truly wonderful.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Super great reference A+++!,
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This review is from: Enameling on Metal Clay (Paperback)
This is probobaly one of the best books on working with metal clay that I have seen yet. Pam covers working with metal clay AND enameling very well. There is enough information to answer most questions and the visuals leave no doubt what she is talking about. Tools, supplies and equipment are covered even to the point of how to program the Orton controller used on most metal clay kilns! While a lot of her insturctions in working with metal clay are geared to the ultimate goal of enameling, they provide a solid basic guide even if you never add enamels!
Then there is the section on enameling projects. There are just enough projects to teach you each of the methods for enameling effectively on metal clay silver. Pam's project instructions are complete in that each one covers how to the make the metal clay base and then how to add the enamel to it. The step by step photos are a boon for someone working on their own without an instructor nearby. The notes and tip boxes mixed in help to explain those details and questions that may arise out of the project. Pam rounds out the book with enamel troubleshooting, resources for materials and supplies and a Gallery of inspriational artwork. The only sad note is that she has since closed her enamel supply company, Pinzart, so now I'll have to find my materials somewhere else! I have searched many books on enameling that are very good, but they don't cover enameling on metal clay silver as well as this one. If you want to enamel on metal clay, get this book FIRST...you may not need any other book!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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A comprehensive guide to enameling on metal clay,
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This review is from: Enameling on Metal Clay (Paperback)
This book is an in-depth guide to enameling on metal clay. Instructors and students alike can use this book as an excellent reference when exploring metal clay and enameling.
Pam looks at Enameling on Metal Clay from an enameling background, consequently her approach and manner of instruction is clear and concise. Tool lists and equipment lists are all inclusive and a boon to the beginner. Photographs are self explanatory, the gallery scrumptious! The projects in the book are interesting and the only thing I see missing is one on Plique-A-Jour. Thank you Pam, for filling a gap in the metal clay library.
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