The Art of Metal Clay.Sherri Haab. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY: Watson-Guptill Publications (732-363-5679), 2003. Illus., softcover soft·cov·er adj. Not bound between hard covers: softcover books; a softcover edition. , 144 pp., $21.95. This book is an introduction to metal clay--microscopic particles of silver or gold suspended in a pliable organic binder. When metal clay Metal clay, is a clay-like medium used to make jewelry, beads and small sculpture. It consists of very small particles of precious metals (such as silver, gold or platinum) mixed with an organic binder and water. is fired in a kiln, the hinder burns away and the metal particles fuse into pure silver or gold. Because it can be worked with the hands and simple household tools, it can be used by a wide range of age groups to create jewelry with ease. In this book, the author demonstrates how to texture, mold, carve, and sculpt sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: beads, bracelets, pendants, earrings, rings, boxes, and vessels. Teachers of jewelry and crafts who are unfamiliar with metal clay will find this book helpful. |
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