Product Description

Introduction to Precious Metal Clay from Wardell Publications art glass introduces precious metal clay, one of the most remarkable developments in silver and gold metal working since lost wax casting was developed thousands of years ago. An easy to understand teaching style is presented in this step by step book to guide crafters through the process of hand forming this remarkable clay material to produce distinctive silver and gold jewelry. Artist and instructor MaryAnn Devos uses 18 engaging projects to impart a broad understanding of the fundamentals. It looks, feels and is shaped just like potters clay but after firing all that is left is solid precious metal. The fabrication process requires much less equipment and training than traditional metal work, making it easily accessible to artists, hobby crafters, and fine jewelers. The material is so user friendly that people of any age or creative background can be instantly successful. It can be combined with many materials such as semi precious gems, glass, porcelain, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed metals, among others. Every successful artist develops a unique personal style. This product is available in fine silver and 24K gold. It is composed of microscopic metal particles, a non toxic organic binder and water.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #113996 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780919985360
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
MaryAnn Devos, has lead the way working, teaching and developing techniques for this exceptional material since 1996. She regularly conducts master classes in Precious Metal Clay all over the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan.

Customer Reviews

Nice Book, but........
This was a nice book, but it did not live up to my expectations. The first chapters and the appendix are the best part of the book. I felt that there were too many chapters relating to projects and not much on the actual process and firing of PMC Also many of the pictures were duplicated from chapter to chapter. I do not think the editing and the publisher were very top rate. All in all it was an ok book, but I wish I had purchased Tim's Mc's book or another artists book. Sorry Maryann..........

Great for beginners.
Wonderful step-by-step book for beginners. It exposes you to various design elements of PMC and really helps the beginner understand how everything fits together without going too in depth. From a beginner's standpoint, I would have liked to have seen a better picture of what the finished product should have looked like at the end of each project, but that would not stop me from buying the book.

Excellent Resource for PMC Info
This book is an excellent reference for anyone who works with PMC. It is clearly written so a novice can follow, as well as provide backup to an expert looking for firing temp, time or options for glass, gold, etc. I looked at several books before deciding on this one - it has a good mix of expert advice and project inspiration.