Creative Metal Clay Jewelry: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by CeCe Wire (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The fabulous techniques, found here with instructions, lavish photos, and projects open up endless creative possibilities. Combine the clay with lampworked and fused dichroic glass or enamel. Make exquisite jewelry, sculpture, and carvings. Try a new liquid gold for coating silver objects. Among the glittering, gorgeous projects: an African Mask Pin, Groovy Flower Earrings and Ring; and Puzzle Piece Bracelet.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books; 1 edition (March 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579903010
• ISBN-13: 978-1579903015
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #695,790 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Updated, creative & informative., June 27, 2003

By A Customer

This book includes some good how to projects, general information, specific working problems w/silver clay & some gorgeous as well as creative examples of what can be done with precious metal clay. The projects & techniques are easy enough for beginners, but give "artists" who want to try this stuff technical meat to apply to more advanced projects. Many of the pieces that she includes in the book as examples of what can be done are very inspirational & get one's creative juices flowing. I highly recommend this book. I keep coming back to it for inspiration, information & frankly can't wait to get back into the studio after flipping through it.

50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Drool, dream, do, repeat, March 15, 2004

By	QuinnCreative "-Q" (Glendale, AZ, USA) - See all my reviews

If you want just one book on PMC that covers techniques, tempts with beautifully photographed pieces, is clearly written and, when followed, gives you good result, get this book. From the beginning of the book, you share Wire's enthusiasm for the medium. By the end of chapter two, you want to start.
Just in time, Wire helps you out by providing a clear introduction to tools, equipment and the space you need to work. But wait, there's more! A satisfying and visually pleasing book of projects, from easy to challenging, will keep you busy for a long, creative while.
From the beginner to the experienced enthusiast, PMC lovers will find projects that they can practice on. Best of all, with the techniques shown and the gallery to drool over, this book becomes a starting point for your own work and outlet for the considerable creative energy this book inspires.
A great plus to this book is the variety of projects--earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings, pins, beads and sculptural pieces are all covered in enough detail to fire you enthusiasm and whet your need to move forward with your own ideas.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DO try this at home (or studio)!, January 7, 2004

By	Calderfan "cdp" (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews

If you are interested in trying your hand at Metal Clay then this is the book for you. Even experienced Metal Clay people will find it enjoyable and informative. It is a lovely book which truly does inspire as well as instruct. Fine craft and photography make it a pleasure to view. Clear, easy-to-follow directions assure sucess with the projects.