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9781579904890
Metal clay is the most exciting material in jewelry design today: the procedures for molding and shaping are simple, the tools few, and the results stunning. CeCe Wire, a leader in the field, details all the newest innovations and clays, as well as the basics for beginners. She includes every form and formula, plus an extensive array of cutting-edge techniques that range from stone-setting to surface finishing. Numerous color photos showcase diverse possibilities, including enameling methods such as champleve, inlaying with epoxy resin, and silk screening. Twenty-five projects-- some easy, some more advanced-- include gorgeous beads, a bold contemporary brooch, and stacked rings made from silver and 22 karat gold.Wire, CeCe is the author of 'New Directions in Metal Clay 25 Creative Jewelry Projects', published 2007 under ISBN 9781579904890 and ISBN 1579904890.
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