Silver Clay Keepsakes: Family-Friendly Projects [Paperback]

Kathryn Baum (Author), Judi Hendricks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 14, 2009

Making jewelry ia fun and satisfying, and one needn’t be a silversmith to create great pieces. Silver Clay Keepsakes shows crafters and DIYers how to replicate the look of fine silver through a method that’s far easier to master than traditional metalwork — and that uses a material that’s both easier to obtain and easier on the wallet. The book’s 24 projects celebrate the spirit of life: a silver baby spoon, a silver-painted piggy bank, personalized cake-serving utensils, cufflinks and money clips, a fashionable take on the dog tag, a Celtic knot pendant, a birthstone bracelet, and other elegant, meaningful tokens for new parents, grandparents, teens, graduates, newlyweds, and even the family pet. Illustrated with 400 easy-to-follow color instructions, the book covers the basics of working with metal clay, along with info on necessary tools, firing and drying schedules, torch and stove-top firing, online resources, and much more.

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About the Author

Co-author Katie Baum, a former middle school teacher, is now a Senior Art Clay Instructor and the director of the Art Clay Society. She works for the only distributor of Art Clay in the U.S. and travels widely to teach and speak about the medium. Co-author Judi Hendricks is an artist and consultant with many areas of expertise – silver clay, ceramics, garden design, and energy healing, among others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Books; Original edition (July 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871162857
• ISBN-13: 978-0871162854
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,566,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Metal Clay Book, July 20, 2009

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Charlene Anderson "Purveyor of All Things Cre... (Jackson, WY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silver Clay Keepsakes: Family-Friendly Projects (Paperback)

This is one of my favorite books of the year.

I'm not hugely experienced at metal clay, having made only a few pieces, so I'm a good test as to whether a beginner could make the projects in this book. And even though the projects are creative and innovative, I'm happy to say they are suitable for beginner to intermediate metal clay artists.

An introduction describes metal clay and the basic types available. The Techniques and Tools section explains how to work with both wet and dry clay, what tools you will need, and how to fire your finished work.

The book's 24 projects celebrate the spirit of life: a silver baby spoon, a silver-painted piggy bank, personalized cake-serving utensils, cufflinks and money clips, a fashionable take on the dog tag, a Celtic knot pendant, a birthstone bracelet. I especially love the license plate project!

Illustrated with 400 easy-to-follow color instructions, the book covers the basics of working with metal clay, along with info on necessary tools, firing and drying schedules, torch and stove-top firing, online resources, and much more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every step is in full color and packed with key details perfect for crafter's libraries, September 18, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Silver Clay Keepsakes: Family-Friendly Projects (Paperback)

Anyone can make great silver keepsakes using metal clay, a material perfect for producing lovely results. From understanding fire options and choosing from 24 keepsake-oriented projects such as painted piggy banks or personalized mugs, every step is in full color and packed with key details perfect for crafter's libraries.