Metal Clay for Beaders

Beaders and jewelry artists can easily add detail to their pieces when they learn to use metal clay – a malleable, versatile compound that can be shaped, textured, stamped, cut, and more. When the clay is fired, the base burns away, leaving fine silver. This guide to getting started with the material includes 14 projects which include making custom pendants, findings, rings, and more. Projects are presented with step-by-step instructions and full-color photography.

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Author: Irina Miech
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 300 color photos; ISBN: 9780871162335

Irina Miech is an artist, teacher, and the author of a series of popular how-to books on metal clay jewelry design for beaders. She also oversees a 6,000-square-foot retail bead supply business and classroom studio, where she teaches classes in beading, wirework, and metal clay. The metal clay certification program she designed is recognized by the PMC Guild. Her previous books are Metal Clay for Beaders, More Metal Clay for Beaders, Inventive Metal Clay, and Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders. Her jewelry designs also have been featured in Bead&Button, BeadStyle, and Art Jewelry magazines.

Tools, Tips, & Techniques 6
Metal clay basics 8
Tools 12
Beading and wirework techniques 20

Beginner Projects 22
Stamped pendant 24
Celtic jewel pendant 28
Textured link bracelet 32
Leaf imprint pendant and earrings 36
Gem-wrapped bead 40
Gallery 43
Intermediate Projects 48
Hollow beads and vessels 50
Seedpod pendant 54
Origami kimono pendant 58
Sparkling glass pendant 62
Carved pendant 66
Impressions in silver pendant 70
Embellished bracelet 74
Ancient coin earrings 78
Beaded ring 82
Gallery 86

Resources 96