The Art of Metal Clay: Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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The Art of Metal Clay: Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
Sherri Haab
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0823003671

Book Description

Developed in Japan in the early 1990s, metal clay represents a dramatic development in the handling of precious metals for jewelrymaking. Metal clay consists of microscopic particles of silver or gold suspended in a pliable organic binder that can be worked with the hands and simple household tools, eliminating the need for difficult metalworking processes such as soldering, hammering, and cutting. When metal clay is fired, the binder burns away and the metal particles fuse into pure (99.9 percent) metal. The Art of Metal Clay is a comprehensive introduction to the medium designed specifically for crafters and jewelrymakers, detailing the essentials of working, firing, and finishing metal clay to create beautiful jewelry and decorative objects. Artist and instructor Sherri Haab demonstrates metal clay's remarkable versatility, showing how it can be textured, molded, carved, and sculpted to create gorgeous beads, bracelets, pendants, earrings, rings, and other jewelry settings, plus boxes and vessels. She also reveals how to combine metal clay with polymer clay, glass, and epoxy resin to create unique mixed-media pieces. An essential resource for anyone who wants the latest information on this up-and-coming crafts medium!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Essential for the metal clay artist.......2007-09-25

Sherri divides her book into two parts; an excellent way to present metal clay to those who are not experienced with it. In the first part, "Metal Clay Essentials," she carefully explains how to work with metal clay, emphasizing the need to keep the clay moist because the tiny amount of binder in metal clay evaporates quickly. She recommends the use of Badger Balm® or olive oil on your hands to help in maintaining metal clay's moisture.

Her excellent firing chart shows temperatures and times required in the kiln for the two main metal clay brands, Precious Metal Clay® (PMC) and Art Clay®, the various types of clay they offer, and the amount of shrinkage to be expected. Another chart shows the strength of the clay after it is fired. Some artists may shy away from metal clay, worrying about its cost, but Sherri assures that every scrap and dust particle can be re-hydrated or be used to make slip.

The book's second part, "Metal Clay Techniques," has really fun projects to copy or to inspire. A beaded bracelet has metal clay charms shaped like peas-in-a-pod, a strawberry, a ladybug, a pumpkin, and a flower. Sherri shows how to use cork clay or a drinking straw over which to form beads. When fired, the cork clay or straw burns away, leaving only the precious metal. My favorite project is an artichoke bead made from metal clay formed over teardrop-shaped pieces of cork clay. The basic book is a handy reference tool after taking a class but if you can't take a class for some reason, for $3.00 more, an instructional DVD is included.

5 out of 5 stars Art of Metal Clay.......2007-09-04

We are proud of the purchase. The magazine is full of techniques and examples for creaing jewelry.

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5 out of 5 stars The Art of Metal Clay (with DVD): Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects.......2007-08-13

I enjoyed the DVD. It is well done. With no knowledge on doing metal clay you learn so much. I feel confident that I can do some nice and beautiful pieces of jewelry. Need a kiln. I recommend the book.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous book for anyone.......2007-08-09

I absolutely LOVE this book. The photos, instructions, etc. are A+. I am so glad I start reading reviews since I have bought so many books before that I THOUGHT were going to be instructional, but weren't.

5 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK.......2007-02-21

This is a really good book to get you started on the Art of Metal Clay. I'm very impressed with its contents and thank the artist for being so detailed and sharing so much information. Because of this I feel confident to proceed with this craft. Haab includes much text and good photos explaining the process to achieve numerous results. From product info, how to make molds, texturing,kiln time and alternatives,incorporating resins and polymer clay, she covers it all and does a good job. Also keeps in mind the beginning artist and the cost factor offering suggestions to curb the expense while still achieving great results. This is a book worth its weight and a good resource to work from.
Making Wire Jewelry: 60 Easy Projects in Silver, Copper & Brass
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Making Wire Jewelry: 60 Easy Projects in Silver, Copper & Brass
Helen Clegg , and Mary Larom
Manufacturer: Sterling
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 157990002X

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Foundation Excellent Presentation.......2007-07-15

Good bones, that's what this book gave me. It was my first or second and what a good model to imprint on.
Clear, comprehensive, it established good practice that has served me well.
I am apart from it and returned to its words and images in my mind.

If you already know the basics and have an esthetic vision, this may be old news. If you are a beginner, then this should be part of your canon.

The tone, comfortable, practical and the projects are well paced.

It's now old and the field is crowded with both imitators and those reaching beyond this. It remains solid and nourishing. Thank you Helen Clegg for your good thoughts and inspiration.

4 out of 5 stars Wire Jewelry Projects.......2007-03-17

An excellent book for the beginner or intermediate wire jewelry maker. Beautful pictures of the finished piece and step by step instructions including "templates" to compare your wire pieces as you progress.

4 out of 5 stars Wired, wire and more wire.......2007-03-01

This is going to be one that is passed around, copied and talked about for years to come. Yes it is a beginners book, but don't let that stop you from getting this one to add to the shelf near the bench for ready reference. It has nice larger black line drawings showing clear step by step drawing of each move. It doesn't require purchase of a lot of tools, that most will have in the house. The material can be simple electrical wire that you have stripped the covering off to start with. Or leave the palstic covering on for colored work.
The pictures of the finished items are bright and clear. The projects are more for daily wear and some for fancy dress up. You will find the needed info to make any jigs for the component making. I am partial to what they now call Egyptian coils or Celtic twist/coils of copper bare wire.
If you have moved on from simple wire work with only connections made of the wire work. You will find this book a shot in the creative arm. I own this one and enjoy it.

4 out of 5 stars A Must Have for your wirewrapping/jewerly making.......2005-06-06

This is really a must have book for your library of wirewrapping,jewerly making and polymer clay.I really find myself referring to it a lot when I need insperation in beginning new projects..Im not one to follow step by step.but this can be followed very easily,but its good for just adding here and there to what your making.Thats why I like the patterns.Mrs.C

2 out of 5 stars Making Wire Jewelry.......2003-08-15

Younger wire makers will appreciate this book. The patterns are simple and use only wire in repeated designs joined together. The ring section is very simple and is only for someone just starting out in wire. Do not purchase this item if you have any expierence in wire jewelry--only if just starting out.
Metal Clay Jewelry
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Louise Duhamel
Manufacturer: North Light Books
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ASIN: 1581807856

Book Description

Hot New Jewelry Making Material

*Features innovative metal clay techniques not found in any other books *Perfect for every skill level--covering the basics through the cutting edge

Polymer clay and jewelry artists are experimenting with metal clay more than ever, but there are few books on the market to show them how to use this exciting new medium. Highlights include:

*19 fashionable step-by-step projects, including a variety of styles provided by both the author and talented contributing artists *An easy, skill-building approach that teaches readers a new technique with each project *A wide range of creative techniques--from carving and setting gems to making clasps and mixing found objects with metal clay

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Thorough overview .......2007-09-21

This book "makes the creation of fine silver and gold objects a possibility for non-metal craftsmen." Indeed, Louise gives very precise instructions how to work with metal clay for someone who has never taken a class -- but -- it's still better to take a class for safety considerations because firing requires using a torch or kiln. A class will also help you to plan your design before opening a package of metal clay; once exposed to air, metal clay dries very fast, so it's important to know what you will need to accomplish before firing.

Metal clay is a relatively new product. Invented by Japan's Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, it is 99.9% precious metal and .1% binder. Jewelers in the US learned about the product in the mid-1990s and embraced it as enthusiastically as versatile polymer clay had been earlier. Like polymer clay, metal clay can be molded, rolled, stamped, and folded. Gemstones and glass enamel can be a part of a design in metal clay.

Louise carefully describes the various forms of metal clay and provides an excellent chart of temperatures and times needed to fire different clays. Although there is no waste with metal clays because you can re-hydrate scraps, you must be careful not to mix two clays that require different firing temperatures.

Twenty projects are shown in detail, from simple to more difficult. Jewelers who have struggled with solid gold granulation will be shocked to see how easy it can be accomplished with metal paste. A metal clay class and this book will certainly inspire you.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book.......2007-08-09

This book has wonderful photos and projects! If you work with metal clay, you need to have this one in your library!!! AWESOME!

5 out of 5 stars The Absolute Best Book I've read on metal clay.......2007-06-30

I recently started working with metal clay. As a result, I purchased a series of books in order to learn more. This book is by far the best I have ordered. I really enjoyed it because it is full of innovative, very creative techniques yet it also covers all the basics in detail. The directions are clear and don't make the beginner feel intimidated. This book guarantees that you won't be bored after you master the basics.

4 out of 5 stars Metal Clay Jewelry.......2007-06-07

Excellant book with some great creative ideas in it.

Easy to understand and read.

Great for a beginner.

5 out of 5 stars A most helpful book for both beginners and experienced artists.......2007-02-18

Great book! A must for those interested in working with metal clay. From the extremely clear explanations to the detailed step by step photos it is hard to imagine how one could go wrong with this "personal and private lessons" kind of illustrated text.

As someone who works with jewelry I found this book to be a most up to date source of both information and resources. I sincerely hope this is not the only book Ms. Duhamel writes, as I for one would be waiting for the next. If you are interested in technique as well as design, this is a must next to your bench.

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Chain Mail Jewelry: Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques
Terry Taylor , and Dylon Whyte
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Love this stuff.......2007-09-29

I had always wanted to try chain maille but didn't know where to start. This book gave me all the information I needed. The instructions and diagrams are easy to follow. My first project was the bracelet on page 78, took me about 8 hours all together. We went to Ren Faire and got several compliments on it. It is a lot easier than it looks, just time consuming. I can't wait to get into more involved projects. Plan to do the braided bracelet on page 99 next and more Ren related items.

5 out of 5 stars Chain Mail Jewelrey.......2007-08-05

Just receiving this book excited me for days. The basics of the craft, projects, diagrams and pictures of the finished items were all excellent. A list of suppliers would be helpful as unusual rings were used.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Chain Mail.......2007-08-02

Have nearly finished the very first chain mail bracelet I have ever attempted,admittededly it is a beginners bracelet, but I have found the instructions exceptionally clear and easy to read, and the end result
I think will be very satisfying. Will be attempting a few more projects
in the book. The Byzantine Parure set for instance and the wonderful
plaited bracelet and also the really beautiful lariat necklace.
If you are at all interested in chain mail then this is the book for you
and is without doubt the best book available right now for this type
of jewellery. I wish I could find more books with these exceptional
type of projects in it....

5 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!!!.......2007-06-13

very specific and very GOOD investment,glad I bought it! Highly recommend to buy!

5 out of 5 stars chain Mail Jewelry.......2007-05-10

I love this book. It has a nice introduction explaining everything you need to know plus the descriptions are well written. Good pictures. I really depend on pictures to get projects complete
Creative Metal Clay Jewelry: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Creative Metal Clay Jewelry Review
  • Excellent book to inspire you to work with this magical material.
  • Best for Beginners, in my humble opinion
  • I'm not that impressed with the projects
  • Great Clear Photos
Creative Metal Clay Jewelry: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
CeCe Wire
Manufacturer: Lark Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1579903010

Book 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.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Creative Metal Clay Jewelry Review.......2007-08-31

An excellant book that is a great resource for new users and old hands of PMC. The inspiration I personally got from the book is awesome and has sent my creativity into a high.

The book is well written and illustrated perfectly.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent book to inspire you to work with this magical material........2007-01-08

CeCe Wire has a winner here, projects that will guide you from initial forays with this material through to more advanced techniques, such as ring making and sulptural pieces. A good solid Introduction on tools and equipment. The instructions combine both lovely photos and sketches which are easy to follow, even projects that are a photo of the completed piece and written instructions only are achievable. Whilst some of the finished projects may not suit all tastes ( what book does!!), it is the idea and technique that is useful, it can be adapted to a design of your own making. One of my favourites is the Twig and Leaf Condiment Spoon, I have made a set of these and the awe factor from my guests is wonderful when they are used. Nice to go outside just jewelry. I recommend three books to my Silver Clay students, this is one of them, with Sherri Haab and Tim McCreight being the other two. Well worth adding to your bookshelf.

5 out of 5 stars Best for Beginners, in my humble opinion.......2006-07-20

I first borrowed this book from the library, and now I have finally been able to order it. I have used two other books on this subject, but I think CeCe Wire's book is best suited for me. I am a beginner with this material, however, I want my finished projects to have a certain streamlined sophistication, and I feel that of all of the books I have read on this subject, this book suits my needs and goals best. Ms. Wire has a wonderful grasp on the technical aspects of working with metal clay. Her projects are great for beginners, well illustrated and explained, but the final results are professional and stylish. One does not need to invest in many additional tools or materials in order to finish her projects. I also find that her projects and gallery of finished pieces provide a great springboard to encourage the reader to envision and create their own great jewelry pieces. There is a non-jewelry piece in here, but that does not bother me at all. It encourages the reader to consider other uses for metal clay, and who says jewelry must only be worn on the body? Why not create decorative objects as "jewelry" for the home? If you do not have a kiln, do not worry. I fire my pieces on my gas stove or with a small butane torch purchased from my local home improvement store. Also, I hear that bead and jewelry stores that have PMC or Art Clay Silver classes or paint-your-own-ceramics studios are often willing to fire your pieces for a reasonable fee. So give this book a try, I hope you will be as pleased as I am!

3 out of 5 stars I'm not that impressed with the projects.......2005-03-09

I just received this book today and I leafed through it and put it down. Normally with a book of this type (art instruction, projects etc) I'll just get lost in it and read it from cover to cover. I bought this book based on the reviews here and also that Ms. Wire is the head cheese at the PMC Guild, but if I had seen this book first in the store I probably wouldn't have purchased it. The jewelry projects are not my style at all, and the layout and photography isn't that exciting either.

A better book about PMC is The Art of Metal Clay by Sherri Haab. I love the projects in there and the pictures are totally inspirational.

5 out of 5 stars Great Clear Photos.......2004-08-31

This book has wonderful photographs that are clear enough to see the details of the jewelry and steps involved in creating them. I highly recommend this book.

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Making Metal Jewelry: Projects, Techniques, Inspiration
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not Impressed
  • GREAT book, especially for beginners....
  • Great Idea Book
  • ok...
  • Interesting, Inspirational & Fun
Making Metal Jewelry: Projects, Techniques, Inspiration
Joanna Gollberg
Manufacturer: Lark Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1579908128

Book Description

No soldering is required to make these metal necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings; they’re cold-connected, or crafted with such easy-to-learn skills as piercing, sawing, riveting, and joining, making them perfect for the beginning jeweler. Yet the results look completely professional. Work with a variety of metals in sheets, wires, and tubes. Create your own chains, ear wires, clasps, and other findings from wire jump rings. Learn metal texturing and finishing techniques such as chasing, etching, and adding a patina. Find out how to make simple settings for pearls, beads, and stones. Then set your creativity free on projects like a Circle Brooch with Thorn Clasp; Layered Cuff Bracelet, and Polka Dot Tube Earrings.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Not Impressed.......2007-08-11

I was looking for new and helpful information to add to my growing fascination with metalworking. This book is not for beginners. The projects are too precise for artists new to using a saw. Trying to saw a simple straight line takes lots of practice. I have some experience with the saw, but one project in this book scared the crap out of me. It's a geometric nightmare. The instructions in here are incomplete and vague. Some are a bit foolish or dangerous. For instance, there are many ways to make jump rings. This book instructs you to put your fingers directly in the path of the saw blade. There is a chemical etching project. It doesn't remind you to use gloves. The person in the pictures isn't wearing gloves. Also, there are safer ways apply a resist that doesn't include a razor sharp knife. The narrative sounds evasive to me. Example regarding the pendant on the cover, "Design eight decorative elements." I bought this book thinking that the author would show me how to make those little flowers. I liked the pinback idea, but again the instructions are vague. This book doesn't cover enough basics and it isn't safe.

4 out of 5 stars GREAT book, especially for beginners...........2007-07-27

I am trying to teach myself jewelry making, and I find soldering rather intimidating, complicated, and do not really have the space to set up a properly equipped soldering station, so I bought this book.
I LOVE this book! One only needs some basic tools in order to get started. I think the projects are cool, I think they are unique and stylish, and are perfect for those who like jewelry with more of an industrial or modern edge.

4 out of 5 stars Great Idea Book.......2007-07-09

As a begining metalsmith student, this book was amazing. Lots of cool ideas without the frou-frou designs of some jewelry books.

3 out of 5 stars ok..........2007-07-05

i expect some good design inside... but this is a book about techniques, just like the book's name. I was wrong...

5 out of 5 stars Interesting, Inspirational & Fun.......2007-02-01

Even as someone relatively new to metalsmithing, I think this book is a fabulous resource of information. But more than that, it's a wealth of inspiration for opening my mind to using metals other than just silver, and that's a beautiful thing! Instructions are clear and concise, and the photos are great! It's a terrific book for anyone's metalsmithing library, to be sure.
Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry: Techniques for Creating Dimensional Necklaces and Bracelets
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Very informative
  • Unimpressed
  • A great design idea and "recipe" book!
  • Handcrafting Chain and Bead jewellery
  • Any interested in jewelry making possibilities will love Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry
Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry: Techniques for Creating Dimensional Necklaces and Bracelets
Scott David Plumlee
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0823022994
Release Date: 2006-10-27

Book Description

• Beaders and wireworkers will be en-chain-ted by the chance to make their own chains • Classical chain designs in silver, copper, and brass • Entire chain-making process is explained and illustrated step-by-step • One of a kind!

Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry shows how to create beautiful, dimensional silver, copper, and brass chains using simple tools. The main style is based on the elegant, classical Byzantine pattern, and uses the Golden Ratio to determine the circumference of a chain's interlocking rings based on the thickness of the wire. Illustrated step-by-step directions show how to calculate the circumference of the rings, how to wrap wire into coils, how to cut, and finally, how to assemble the chain. Starting from the basic Byzantine, new chain makers can then progress to increasingly Byzantine variations, including linear, knot, crown, and combination chains. Incorporating beads and charms offers endless possibilities for crafters who will soon, surely, be locked up in chains!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very informative.......2007-09-29

This book is very detailed and tells you everything you need to know to make chain maille. Lots of how to hints and it tells you the tools and supplies you need for each project. The diagrams and pictures are easily understandable and easy to follow. I made a bracelet which my daughter wore to Ren Faire and got several compliments. I recommend this book to everyone that has ever been interested in chain maille.

1 out of 5 stars Unimpressed.......2007-09-27

I couldnt wait to get this book having just started with chain maile and beads. I thought it lacked designs, with only three weaves featured. Not many projects featuring beads. The first 40 pages is mainly on wire types and how to make jump rings.

5 out of 5 stars A great design idea and "recipe" book!.......2007-06-13

I thought the directions were great and easy to follow, but I have some experience with most of these weaves. I wasn't looking for a "how to" book, you can see tons of CGI tutorials for free via the chainmailleartisans community. What I got most out of this book were design ideas, tips to weave beads into my chainmaille jewelry by tucking the jewelry wire through the rings, and the recipes of rings required! For everything I've tried from the book, the quantities and ring sizes have been dead on and easy to order. I appreciated the bead size info with the great pictures, it gave me the ability to say "I'd use something smaller/larger there" and know what to go buy instead of guessing at what size they used. I'd love to see more designs, more pictures, and more recipes of what to buy.

5 out of 5 stars Handcrafting Chain and Bead jewellery.......2007-04-13

Outstanding book, for those wishing to make chain maille with a difference. Learn the most popular pattern weave, and apply it in many ways!

5 out of 5 stars Any interested in jewelry making possibilities will love Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry.......2007-04-12

Any interested in jewelry making possibilities will love Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry, a guide to creating chain and bead jewelry using both old designs and new ideas. Scott David Plumlee is an authority on ancient chain designs: his focus allows for an ideal blend of styles and offers step-by-step directions backed by color photos. From how to use specialty tools and selecting wire and beads to assembling over twenty unique necklaces, bracelets and earrings, Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry will reach novices, neo-pro jewelers and public libraries strong in crafts.
Creative Silver Chains: 20 Dazzling Designs
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Review of "Creative Silver Chains"
  • mostly soldering
  • Creative Silver Chains: 20 Dazzling Designs
  • Creative Silver Chains: 20 Dazzling Designs
  • boring chains, great artist's gallery samples
Creative Silver Chains: 20 Dazzling Designs
Chantal L. Saunders
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 157990615X

Book Description

Silver chains are the backbone of any jewelry collection and these distinctive designs have those special handmade touches that machine-made jewelry just can't match--magnificent hammered silver, intriguingly complex links, and common motifs twisted into charming patterns. And anyone can craft them, with this extensively illustrated introduction that explains all the basics, from link formation to soldering and polishing. There's additional information on pivots and joinery, and even how to consider the effect of gravity on the finished piece as it rests on the body. Try the Geometric Chain, comprised of varied wire forms that rest in the crooks of their neighboring links, or the Spine design, which utilizes flattened wire and unique pivoting joinery. A gallery of contemporary chains provides inspiration.



Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Review of "Creative Silver Chains".......2007-08-15

"Creative Silver Chains" is a very attractive book with detailed pictures of all the chains you may make. The introduction is also very good in that the materials you might use are discussed at length, as well as the tools needed. Suggestions are given on the best tools to use. The author says that the 20 projects are arranged roughly from Easy to Most difficult so that you can build up your expertise. There are also chains pictured that are above the scope of this book in difficulty, to whet your appetite. I would recommend the book to someone who has some experience in working with silver and with soldering.

2 out of 5 stars mostly soldering.......2007-01-19

I do not solder so this book was not very helpful. If you can solder this book is excellent. I do wirework but with soldering required for most of the chains I have to return the book.

3 out of 5 stars Creative Silver Chains: 20 Dazzling Designs.......2007-01-12

A book that is quite weak for it's tittle, for the beginner it could be useful.I expected more
J.Kell

5 out of 5 stars Creative Silver Chains: 20 Dazzling Designs.......2007-01-10


An excellent book. The information is invaluable

3 out of 5 stars boring chains, great artist's gallery samples.......2007-01-05

Some of the chains presented as "Artist's gallery samples" are fantastic. Lots of inspirational designs and great techniques. I got several very good ideas for projects.
On the other hand, the book's actual project chains are mostly generic and uninteresting. I saw this book befor I bought it, and bought it for the non-project samples. I've seen several of the book's chains made up by friends, and they were not more interesting than they looked in the book.
There are tons of free chain instructions available on the internet. It is worth the time to seek them out instead.
Making Metal Beads: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration (Lark Jewelry Book)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Inspirational!
  • Classy Beads & Excellent Projects - a complete winner
  • Making Metal Beads: Techniques,
  • Great Ideas and Clear Instructions
  • All You Keed to Know
Making Metal Beads: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration (Lark Jewelry Book)
Pauline Warg
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1579907121

Book Description

With this comprehensive skill-building guide at hand, jewelers of all levels can craft 30 stunning one-of-a-kind beads in shimmering silver, copper, brass, and other metals. An introduction to metalworking provides the basics, followed by creative design ideas and techniques specific to metal beadwork. Transform commercial beads using simple stamping, chasing, and dimpling. Use cold connections to produce riveted and woven beads from sheet and wire. Roll a simple Crescent Roll Bead, and create variations in the form by using patterned, textured, or hammered sheet metal. Crafters will build a repertoire of skills as they progress, and learn numerous ways to embellish the bead’s surface and add decorative elements. An extensive gallery of handmade beads provides a wealth of inspiration.
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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Inspirational!.......2007-09-14

This is a great metal bead project book. Many of the ideas and techniques were quite inspiring. The author covers most aspects required to carry out the projects but I found the data on stringing the beads and various clasps that could be used lacking. Nonetheless a book worth purchasing.

5 out of 5 stars Classy Beads & Excellent Projects - a complete winner.......2007-09-13

Somehow, I managed to miss this fabulous book. However when I finally got around to purchasing it I kicked myself that it had taken so long. With 40 projects to work your way through you will be kept busy for many weeks, and what lovely projects they are. I found new ideas that could be used in both traditional metal smithing, and could also be applied to Metal Clay.A good solid introduction if needed on the basics of metal smithing, (Sawing, filing, Soldering etc. followed by Cold Connected Beads, Transforming Commercial Beads, Beads from Tubing, Fused Beads, Hydraulic Press Beads and a myriad of other techniques.

Clearly written and beautifully photographed - I can't wait to have some play time at my bench to try out some of these designs. Thanks Pauline.



5 out of 5 stars Making Metal Beads: Techniques,.......2007-06-07

Excellent book! It had great designs and easy instructions on how to create the beautiful beads. It also gives basic instructions for those unfamiliar with metal fabrication

4 out of 5 stars Great Ideas and Clear Instructions.......2007-04-11

This book not only contains some really good ideas but also has excellent clear instructions that are easy to follow. The pictures are in great colour and really display minute detail. The techniques used cover a wide range from simple to complex. This book is an inspirational delight.

5 out of 5 stars All You Keed to Know.......2007-03-09

A very comprehensive book on the making of beads. Having this book earlier would have saved a lot of trial and error!
FG
Metals Technic: A Collection of Techniques for Metalsmiths (Jewelry Crafts)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A collection of techniques for metalsmiths
  • Metals Technic
  • A good look at several metalworking methods
Metals Technic: A Collection of Techniques for Metalsmiths (Jewelry Crafts)

Manufacturer: Brynmorgen Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0961598476

Book Description

This unique collection gathers the experience of a dozen leaders of fine metalsmithing, each writing about a technique of special expertise. From techniques as ancient as granulation and depletion gilding, to the latest word in foldforming and anticlastic raising, "Metals Technic" is a valuable addition to the literature of jewelrymaking.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A collection of techniques for metalsmiths.......2006-02-10

Wow-this book was a treat! Are you ready to add another dimension to your jewelry making?
Experts tell you exactly how to do sterling granulation, niello, anti-clastic raising, non-conforming dies, cold connections, fold forming, toolmaking, kum-boo, depletion gilding, patination, instant etch, and reticulation. All written by the folks you admire the work of in these areas.
Congratulations to Tim McCreight for assembling this little jewel.

5 out of 5 stars Metals Technic.......2003-11-24

This is a great book for advanced metalwork. It is a guide of decorative techniques and some forming of metal. I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in learning some interesting and fun techniques for decorating and creating their jewellery. It also includes a short history of where some of the techniques evoloved. The instructions are clear and include drawings and diagrams. I wouldn't recommend this book for beginners because having some prior working knowledge of the metals is definately needed for using this book. A Great book and reference!

5 out of 5 stars A good look at several metalworking methods.......2000-05-10

Each chapter in the book provides a short lesson on a different technique in decorative metalworking. There is a lot of good detailed information; enough to get you interested and started with some ideas. The chapters range from patina recipes and application methods to anticlastic raising to making your own tools (and several things in between!). As a beginner in the metalworking field, I found the subject matter fairly accessible, and definitely tantalizing. I want to get in there and start hammering away! A very helpful and inspiring book.

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