Metal Clay 101 for Beaders: Create Custom Findings, Beads, Embellishments & Charms
Author(s): Kristal Wick
In Metal Clay 101 for Beaders, Kristal Wick uses step-by-step photos to teach readers how to use copper, silver and bronze metal clay to create simple customised embellishments and findings to perfectly match beaded jewellery. Beaders will learn how to form and fire the three predominant kinds of metal clay. The techniques presented include sculpting, moulding, adding inclusions, creating texture, polishing and applying patinas. Wick provides in-depth instructions on using metal clay to shape beads, spacers, charms, links, toggles, bead caps, cones and more. Finally, Wick presents 30 attractive, inspiring projects that combine metal clay components with gorgeous beads.
General Information
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- : Lark Books,U.S.
- : Lark Books,U.S.
- : 0.481
- : 30 October 2013
- : United States
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Kristal Wick
- : Paperback
- : 745.5942
- : 128
- : full colour throughout, includes photographs
More About The Product
Kristal Wick was the editor of Beading Daily, the leading beading blog. She has created two DVDs, Mixed Media: Beaded Bracelets with Fiber Beads and Crystals, Resin, and Wire and Mixed Media: Jewelry Making with Handmade Beads, Crystals, Resin, and More! She is the author of Foxy Epoxy (Lark) and Fabulous Fabric Beads (Interweave Press).
