Sneak peek at books and publications coming soon...
Here you'll find metal clay books that are due for publication in the future. All links open in a new window.
Elizabeth Bone - Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers: A Handbook of Techniques and Surface Treatments
- UK Amazon Link - pre-order, estimated release date December 2011
Elizabeth Bone - Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers: A Handbook of Techniques and Surface Treatments
- US Amazon Link - pre-order, estimated release date January 2012
Amazon blurb - "A comprehensive guide, Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers details techniques, surface treatments, and innovations specifically designed for all jewelry makers working in silver, and especially focuses on the needs and interests relevant to metal-jewelry artisans. Explore basic skills as well as specialist techniques, including filigree, chasing, annealing, engraving, etching, casting, and much more.
Plus, profiles of contemporary practitioners are included in every section, along with galleries illustrating a range of beautifully crafted finished works. The handy resource section also features a how-to for selling jewelry in the contemporary accessories market. Experienced jewelry makers interested in either exploring silver for the first time or taking their silver jewelry to the next level will love this harmonious marriage between expert silversmithing advice and a jewelry artisan sensibility."
Gordon Uyehara - Metal Clay Fusion (Metal Clay Master Class)
- UK Amazon Link - pre-order, estimated release date May 2012
Amazon blurb - "The first entry in the new Metal Clay Master Class series features the world's leading artist in this versatile medium, which can be molded like clay, but after firing is pure metal. Gordon K. Uyehara will inspire jewelry makers everywhere with his working methods, expertise, and designs. He offers detailed instructions for 22 original projects using several types of metal clay, including silver, bronze, and copper. A handsome gallery of work demonstrates Uyehara's skill and the extraordinary possibilities of the material."
Melanie Blaikie - Silver Clay Workshop
- US Amazon Link - pre order, estimated release date April 2012
Amazon blurb - "If you love silver jewellery but don't have the time or patience to learn traditional silver-smithing techniques, 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% pure silver, meaning that you can make high-quality jewellery using the easiest of techniques. This handy new book is perfect for anyone taking their first steps with this rewarding craft. Get stuck in to the varied series of 22 projects that show perfectly the versatility of silver clay. 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."
Metal Mania Metal Clay Basics Book
This is a 24-page book that contains projects designed to introduce metal clay artists to Metal Mania™ Metal Clay. Learn the basics of brass, bronze and copper metal clay techniques from start to finish.
