Metal Clay Beads

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Introduction To Precious Metal Clay
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Product Description

Create spectacular metal clay beads with inspired shapes and textures
Combining metal clay and beading, this unique, comprehensive reference includes 22 outstanding projects. Internationally renowned metalworker and jeweler Barbara Becker shares time-tested, inventive techniques for making exquisite beads from metal clay. She emphasizes the most important advantage of this accessible jewelry-making material: creating hollow forms with sophisticated surface textures. An introductory section guides the reader through all the fundamentals, from forming and joining the clay to firing and finishing. Learn how to add gemstones, glass, and other objects; use molded and carved texture plates; etch photos into a surface; develop rich patinas; and more. From the Porcupine Pearl Bead to a Polygon Box Bead, the projects are both timely and sophisticated.

Projects below created by artist Barbara Becker Simon.