Product Description

Try metal clay the quick and easy way!

If you want to try your hand at metal clay, but you're intimidated by the time commitment or cost, Metal Clay in a Day is the book for you. Basic techniques and more than twenty-five simple, stylish jewelry projects offer you the perfect introduction to metal clay without requiring you to spend a fortune on new tools and materials.

Metal Clay in a Day will get you started with:

• Straightforward, simple projects. You'll learn everything you need to know to make easy but attractive earrings, necklaces and bracelets using a minimal amount of metal clay.
• Low-cost tools and techniques. You won't believe the shapes and designs you can make using tools you probably already have in your home!
• No-kiln firing. Every project in the book can be fired using a hand-held butane torch instead of a kiln, and you'll learn simple steps to getting professional-looking results.

Make a piece this afternoon and show it off tonight! Take home Metal Clay in a Day-- and let the metal play begin.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30712 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781600610790
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Tammy Garner has been working with clay since 1994 and currently teaches workshops in both polymer and precious metal clay at her studio and in local stores. She studied PMC at Arrowmont School for the Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN and is a member of both the PMC Guild and the National Polymer Clay Guild (of which she is currently the president of her local chapter).

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Customer Reviews

Metal Clay in a Day has it ALL from A to Z
The artist covers aspects of metal clay from beginner to advanced, with tips that reveal secrets that often are left out by other authors or instructors. If your looking for a metal clay book that will allow you to create objects of art and explain the details, then this is the book for you. The artist is well known for her work in PMC and uses this book to explain in detail (visuals are also GREAT) the techniques used to create jewelry from an elementary level to an advanced level. I highly recommend this book for every artist interested in creating metal clay jewelry and art objects.

A 'Must Have' for Beginning Metal Clay Enthusiasts
Having already had the fortune to attend one of Tammy Garner's Metal Clay classes in person, I can say that reading her book "Metal Clay in a Day" is just like having her in the room with you, passing on helpful tips and techniques to create fantastic metal clay jewelry! The book takes away any intimidation a beginner might have about working with metal clay, because the projects are well laid out, don't take very long to do, and look great when they're done. I was particularly impressed with her tips on everything from where to buy practical yet inexpensive tools, to finding unusual textures for clay stamping all over your house (she made a beautiful pendant simply using the texture of a toothpaste cap!). This book will leave you eager to get your hands on some metal clay to try her projects out yourself.

Inspiration - 27, Intimidation - 0
The 27 clever projects in Garner's book will definitely inspire you to give metal clay a try. Even someone (like myself) who doesn't have a lot of experience working with this material won't feel intimidated to give these projects a try. The step-by-step photos are large and easy to follow along with the well-written instructions. Another plus, the projects in this book are beautifully designed and don't require a lot of special tools, etc. to complete. After reading the basics section, I feel comfortable with torch-firing some pieces and skipping the purchase of a kiln for now. Although the bracelet on the cover is wonderful, I would have to say my favorite project is the "totally tubular necklace", which I can't wait to try. If you're interested in metal clay but are a little unsure about how to get started, this is the book for you!

Kim Cavender, author of "Polymer Clay For the Fun of It"