Silver Clay Workshop by Melanie Blaikie
This title offers a varied series of 22 projects that demonstrate the versatility of silver clay, from a UK author. It is perfect for anyone taking their first steps into this rewarding craft, which is becoming steadily more popular. It features a jargon-free techniques section that has everything readers need to get started. If you love silver jewellery but don't have the time or patience to learn traditional silver-smithing technique, then the exciting medium of silver clay will open up a whole new range of possibilities to your jewellery making. Boasting all the same properties as modelling clay, it is 99.9 per cent pure silver, meaning that you can make high-quality jewellery using the easiest of techniques. Shape, roll, cut, mould and indent your way through them, learning the basics as you go with the help of a jargon-free techniques section. From pendants and bracelets to rings and statement beads, there will be something for everyone.
Melanie Blaikie has worked as a jewellery designer for many of the biggest names in the industry, including Gerrard, Asprey and Tiffany. After studying traditional silver-smithing techniques, Melanie discovered silver clay and fell in love with this amazing medium. She is now one of the foremost tutors of silver clay work in the UK and has contributed to Beads and Beyond magazine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861088321 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861088329 |
| Title | Silver Clay Workshop |
| Author | Melanie Blaikie |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | GMC Publications |
| Year published | 2011-10-27 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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