Enameling on Metal Clay: Innovative Jewelry Projects

Artists can add vibrant color to their metal clay work with enameling, and this book helps even beginners get going with the technique. Jewelry projects include earrings, pendants, pins, beads, and a ring. A tool and materials section, as well as metal clay and enameling basics is included. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions are illustrated with detailed photographs.

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Author: Pam East
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 300 color photos; ISBN: 9780871162458

Pam is an enamelist and a certified Master Instructor in Art Clay Silver. She has written numerous articles for such magazines as Lapidary Journal, Art Jewelry magazine, Glass on Metal, and Step-by-Step Beads. Her video, "Enamel Bead Making, has received high praise in reviews. She has appeared on the Carol Duvall Show on HGTV, and also on Jewelry Making on the DIY Network.

Born and raised in Southern California, Pam now resides in Alpharetta, Ga., with her husband, daughter, two cats, and Ferrari the Wonder Dog.

Introduction 6
Getting started 8
Metal clay supplies and tool kits 10
Enamel tool kits 14
Firing tools and equipment 16
Metal clay basics 20
Enamel basics 32

Projects 46

Quick & Easy Earrings 48
Introduction to basic techniques

Kaleidoscope Fantasy 54
Reversible pendant

Golden Days of Summer 58
Sifted pendant with gold-foil accents

Awesome Blossoms 62
Pin with enamel floral wafers/threads

Let’s Go Fly a Kite! 68
Syringe-work cloisonné pendant

Blue Horizon 72
Three-dimensional enamel ring

Here Kitty Kitty! 76
Paper-punch champlevé pendant

Bayou Bracelet 82
Torch-fired basse-taille beads

Gallery 88
Troubleshooting appendix 92
Resources 94
About the author 95