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Books on Metal Clay

Metal Clay can be intimidating - and if you can't get to a class - buy a book. It's actually very easy to use, once you learn a few tricks (like - the stuff sticks to you unless you rub your hands with a light coat of olive oil.)

Some of the books that cover Art Clay Silver are Japanese instruction books. This is a class of book unto itself. If you are familiar with them, 'nuff said. If you are not, you should know that each step is illustrated in such a way to make language redundant. Step by step photographs and coloured, line-drawings illustrate each step in blinding clarity. Frequently, there is a project name in English (Romaji), and the rest of the text is in Kanji (Japanese language written in characters.) The numbers, i.e. firing temperatures are usually written as numbers as we are used to (Romaji). However, there is no significant amount of English in them - so it helps if you know a little bit about what you are doing before reading one. That said - they are exquisite - beautiful books with gorgeous illustrations, fabulously presented - which is why they have developed a cult following.

 

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Book - Art Clay Silver Book - Overlay Book (1) - March Madness - Mar 11 - 14 - 20% Off
ACS Overlay Paste. Lots of cool projects and ideas for using the overlay paste. Japanese only - but well-illustrated. Lack of English not really a problem. Softcover. On sale! Regular Price: $26.00
Price: $ 20.80
Approx. US Price: $ 19.14
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Book - Art Clay Silver Book - Handmade Silver Accessories (1) - March Madness - Mar 11 - 14 - 20% Off
In Japanese, except for cryptic headings on the pages that are stranger than anything I would have come up with. Comical Gangster? Ghosts of Love? It's like a bone? Some very, very cool stuff illustrated here, some quite goth (like the claw bracelet) and I can only wonder at the item that appears to be a joint and match rendered in pure silver. However, lots of very inspiring projects, lots of rings and other things you might not have thought of to make, (a wallet chain?). Full colour of each project. Instructions separate in back are in black and white. Glossy, 8 x 10 in. 88 pages. Softcover. On sale! Regular Price: $26.00
Price: $ 20.80
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Book - Enameling on Metal Clay - by Pam East - March Madness - Mar 11 - 14 - 20% Off
Innovative jewelry projects. Add colour to your metal clay. Includes basic instructions for those with little or no metal clay experience. This is traditional, fired enamel, using Thompson brand enamels. Official blurb: Love metal clay? Who doesn?t? Now Enameling on Metal Clay offers an exciting new technique to use with this versatile favorite. Enameling adds a whole new dimension to metal-clay jewelry. The striking, exciting projects in this book range in skill level from beginner to advanced and include earrings, pendants, pins, beads, and a ring. A tools and materials section, as well as metal clay and enameling basics, introduces key supplies and techniques. Easy-to-follow step-by-step directions are illustrated with detailed photos, and tips, tricks, and troubleshooting help ensure success. Some projects can be completed without a torch or kiln, making them even easier and more rewarding for those just starting out with jewelry-making. Pages: 96 Size: 8.25 x 10.75, Cover: Paperback Look inside: One, Two, Three, Four, Five On sale! Regular Price: $19.95
Price: $ 15.96
Approx. US Price: $ 14.68
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acsbookpink
Book - Art Clay Silver Book - Silver Clay in the Kitchen (Pink Cover) (1) - March Madness - Mar 11 - 14 - 20% Off
Instruction book - pink cover. No idea what "kitchen" has to do with it. Perhaps it is to indicate that you don't need a lot of space and equipment. Some cool projects. All Japanese - but well-illustrated. Lack of English not really a problem. Softcover On sale! Regular Price: $26.00
Price: $ 20.80
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Book - Art Clay Silver Book - Beads and Silver (1) - March Madness - Mar 11 - 14 - 20% Off
Very little English (titles only, essentially) Lots of nice picture and diagrams for processes. Lots of rings, and ways to use beads with your ACS. Lots of eye candy and quite a tasty little book. Glossy, full colour. 7. 5 in x 8.5 in. 72 pages. Softcover. On sale! Regular Price: $28.00
Price: $ 22.40
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