A Good Library of PMC Resource Books to Have on Hand
Are you new to Precious Metal Clay? Or are you already hooked and looking for more information? Either way, I was in your shoes once. I started working with Precious Metal Clay almost 15 years ago, and was immediately hooked.
When I started, there was very little information available for people trying to learn how to use Precious Metal Clay. Luckily with a decade of Precious Metal Clay usage behind us, there are some very wonderful resources that you can learn from now.
This article is dedicated to the best Precious Metal Clay instructional books that I have found, and can recommend to you to help you get to the next level. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section at the end of the article.
Pictured to the left: Precious Metal Clay Leaf Pin by Paula Atwell
To purchase work by Paula Atwell, go to Lake Erie Artists Gallery.
To purchase a Metal Clay Starter Kit click here.
The Best Precious Metal Clay Book Ever
Tim McCreight
Working with Precious Metal Clay
Working with Precious Metal Clay is the first American book for artists and hobbyists who want to know more about this exciting new art material. Techniques are taught through 50 projects of increasing complexity, projects that range from earrings to rings to accessories like a thimble, spoon and tea strainer. A large section called Technical Tips offers practical information on working, firing and finishing PMC, and a final chapter on tools shows some studio aids you can make for yourself. "Working with PMC" features over 400 full color illustrations that lead artists systematically through the steps needed to make personal and exciting work.
If you don't have this book in your PMC library, you should.
The Best Precious Metal Clay Books
For learning how to use PMC
Precious Metal Clay In Mixed Media
Precious Metal Clay in Mixed Media from Wardell Publications art glass introduces an innovative process from Precious Metal Clay that combines the pla...1 point
The Art of Metal Clay (with DVD): Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
Since it was first published in 2004, The Art of Metal Clay has introduced thousands of readers to metal clay--the amazing craft product that starts o...0 points
Metal Clay Beads: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
When you combine two bestselling topics like metal clay and beading, and then add one of the most talented and respected artists in the business, you%...0 points
Metal Clay Jewelry: Projects. Techniques. Inspirations.
*19 fashionable step-by-step projects, including a variety of styles provided by both the author and talented contributing artists *An easy, skill-bui...0 points
Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads
Precious metal clay (PMC) is an innovative material that combines the workability of clay with the beautiful finish and durability of precious metals....0 points
Setting Stones in Metal Clay
Metal clay offers innovative possibilities for setting gemstones that would be difficult or even impossible with conventional jewelry techniques. The...0 points
Metal Clay In A Day
If you want to try your hand at metal clay, but you're intimidated by the time commitment or cost, Metal Clay in a Day is the book for you. Basic tec...0 points
Enameling on Metal Clay
Love metal clay? Who doesn%u2019t? Now Enameling on Metal Clay offers an exciting new technique to use with this versatile favorite. Enameling adds a...0 points
Metal Clay Beyond the Basics
Combine amazing metal clay with ceramics, enamel, wire, gemstones, and more<br />
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* Create earrings, bracelets, pendants, pins, clasps, and more<br />
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Magical Metal Clay Jewelry
Improvements in inexpensive firing processes make this a more affordable craft.<br />
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Today's revolution in jewelry making is quite simple, literally. With...0 points
Creative Metal Clay Jewelry: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
Imagine a material that looks and feels like clay and yet, when fired, becomes pure, solid gold and silver! That%u2019s metal clay, and here are the f...0 points
PMC Technic: A Collection of Techniques for Precious Metal Clay
In this book, ten leading artists teach their specialty, with clarity, care, and passion. Innovative techniques are pesented with clear instructions a...0 points
Metal Clay The Complete Guide: Innovative Techniques to Inspire Any Artist
*Findings and supplies are readily available at chain and independent art stores, and online<br />
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Ten years since its inception, metal clay is rapidly evo...0 points
New Directions in Metal Clay: Intermediate Techniques: Stone Setting, Enameling, Surface Design & More
Metal clay is the most exciting new material in jewelry design today: the procedures for molding and shaping are simple, the tools few, and the result...0 points
PMC Decade
Tim McCreight
It has been ten years since Precious Metal Clay was introduced in the United States, and it is time to see what artists have done with this fascinating material. This book gathers for the first time work made by leaders in the field. A critical essay by noted designer Donald Friedlich and a technical explanation from scientist Darnall Burks make this a landmark volume for artists and collectors.
Push Play for PMC
Tim McCreight and Celie Fago
Push Play for PMC
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 11/29/2009)
Listen in as two leaders of the PMC community share their thoughts and techniques for precious metal clay. Tim McCreight brings to the table two decades of experience as a metalsmith and teacher. Celie Fago began her artistic career in painting, then moved to polymer clay and now combines skills from all those areas with PMC. In a unique format, these two artists share ideas and swap jokes in a highly engaging and informative exchange.
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PMC Beads DVD
Tim McCreight
Popular author and teacher Tim McCreight
has designed five beads to illustrate innovative ways to work with Precious Metal Clay. This is a hybrid, McCeight says. It is not a project tape, but it doesn t limit itself to technique either. In fact, you can have it both ways. People who want projects can make these beads, but people who want technique will find that the information applies to anything you make with metal clay. PMC Basics DVD
Tim McCreight
PMC Basics
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PMC Metal Clay Tips and Tutorials
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Precious Metal Clay is a unique material made up of particles of pure silver or gold mixed in an organic binder. It is available in several forms, but the most popular is the lump clay. Once fired you are left with fine silver or gold. If you are ju...
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PMC Metal Clay | Hollow Beads
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Making hollow beads out of Precious Metal Clay is a good way to keep your pieces lighter weight, and use less PMC per piece. That means that the jewelry you end up with would be less expensive to the end user. It also allows you to make much bigger p...
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The Top 10 Reasons that I Love to Work with PMC
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I am an avid fan of Precious Metal Clay, also called PMC, a non-toxic material made by Mitsubishi Corporation. PMC is made of metal particles bound together in an organic binder which acts mostly like ceramic clay in its green state. Then once it is...
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PMC Metal Clay | Creating Design Motifs
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Precious Metal Clay's unique qualities allow artists to create precious metal jewelry in a much faster way using completely different techniques than traditional metalsmithing. The result is highly creative pieces using precious metal alone or in...
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The Best Tools to Use for Working with Precious Metal Clay
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Are you interested in working with PMC or Precious Metal Clay? Not sure what tools or supplies you need to work with PMC? PMC clay is one of the greatest materials to work with. You can be a beginning artist or hobbyist and end up with finished prec...
PMC Technic: A Collection of Techniques for Precious Metal Clay
Tim McCreight
PMC Technic: A Collection of Techniques for Precious Metal Clay
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 11/29/2009)
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PMC Guild Annual
Designs by the world's best artists
This book is the result of a juried selection of outstanding work submitted by metal clay artists from around the world. Page after page of inspirational and innovative work, unburdened by text.
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Silver Clay
- Vickie Hallmark: Silver Clay Rings -- Strap Band and Wire
- Silver Clay Rings -- Strap Band and Wire. I finally got around to working on the strap band ring I made in Kate McKinnon's workshop. The band is 10 cards thick, cut as a flat strap, fired then formed, inserted into a wet clay slab. ...
- ** CLAY IN HANDS **: N109
- Design: Silver copper wire (tarnish resistance), Paper flower, lucite flower with pearls, handmade clay flower, snowflake charm, handmade dollie holding a present. Rodium plated chains used. Pendant measures: 4.1cm across, 4.3 cm down ...
- ** CLAY IN HANDS **: N110
- Design: Silver copper wire used. (tarnish resistance), Handmade clay flower, lucite flower with swarovski crystal. Rodium plated chains used. Pendant approx: 5.1cm down, 2.7cm across. Chain Length: 70cm ...
- Homemade Bath Products: Adult Silver Clay Workshops
- Are you interested in learning how to make jewelry items with silver clay? What about learning something new to make for holiday gifts? Then check out Laurel Street Arts in San Carlos, CA. They have a 1 1/2 hour work shop on the very ...
Precious Metal Clay
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- Precious Metal Clay: Using Precious Metal Clay Syringe Techniques
- I will tell you right off that using a Precious Metal Clay syringe is not my favorite technique, and if you look at any of my work, you will be able to see that. I rarely use a syringe because I do not love the filigree look, ...
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- How to Make a Silver Clay Ring using Precious Metal Clay
- Precious metal clay (PMC) was developed in Japan in the 1990s as a malleable, easy to use product that produced fine quality precious metal results. PMC is a combination of binders and fine material particles that creates a material ...
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