Metal Clay Magic

Metal Clay Magic shows aspiring jewelry makers how to create eye-catching pieces with an innovative material from Japan - metal clay. This gorgeous full-color volume serves as a friendly, inviting introduction to metal clay and includes: Step-by-step photographs and concise instructions on working with metal clay, including: rolling, stamping, combining metal clay with other materials, finishing, and much more.

More than 25 appealing projects that are easy to make. Includes beads, earrings, pendants, and unique origami projects.

Inspiring gallery of projects from metal clay artists around the country.

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Author: Nana V. Mizushima
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 128 pages; 400 color photos; ISBN: 9780871162205

Certified with both national PMC programs, Nana V. Mizushima has been teaching metal clay classes and workshops since 2002. She has taught regularly with Colorado Free University, Front Range Community College, and the Rocky Mountain Bead Society. Nana has twice demonstrated her metal clay techniques on the popular DIY Network's Jewelry Making show hosted by Jackie Guerra. In 2003, she took second place in the Lapidary Journal's Bead Arts Awards, and in 2002, her work appeared in Positively Precious Metal Clay, a national juried exhibition at the Artisans Center of Virginia.
When she's not teaching metal clay classes or working on jewelry, Nana pursues her interest in international affairs. She lives in Colorado with her husband, John, their children, Thomas, Joseph, and Aimee, and several pets, including Spooky the dog.

Introduction 4

Chapter 1: Tools and materials 6
Chapter 2: Tips and techniques 16
Projects
Chapter 3: Beginner metal clay projects 42
Silver swirl pendant 44
Funky heart pin 46
Wheel earrings 48
Carved pendant 50
Appliqué ornament with gem 52
Hollow bead bracelet 54
Moon pendant 57
Silver bookmark 60
Chapter 4: Intermediate metal clay projects 62
Sweet home pendant 64
Pillbox 66
Renaissance glass vase 68
Wire ring with ornament 70
Two-part ring 73
Open ring 75
Ring band 78
Polymer beads 80
Beloved pet tag 83
Chapter 5: Working with metal-clay paper 86
and syringe
Message jewelry 88
Personal salt and pepper shakers 90
Origami star pin 92
Origami crane 96
Shimmering daisy pendant 100
Lacy box bead 102
Little house 104
Chapter 6: Using organic materials 106
with metal clay
Leaf with dew drop 108
Butterfly wing with gold 110
Clock with silver hands 113
Shell pendant 116

Inspiration 118
Resources and suppliers 125
Suggested reading 126
Glossary 127
Index 128