This lens is a gateway to information about techniques for working with metal clay. It includes links to the individual lenses I am developing with in-depth, detailed information about the relevant techniques for each stage in the process.
Read, explore and enjoy!
Margaret
P.S. You may also be interested in my comprehensive Metal Clay lens at http://www.squidoo.com/preciousmetalclay/, my Recommended Metal Clay Tools and Supplies lens at http://www.squidoo.com/metal-clay-tools/, and my Metal Clay Product Revivews lens at http://www.squidoo.com/metal-clay-product-reviews.
Metal Clay Techniques Overview
- Metal Clay Brands and Formulas
- Types of Precious Metal Clay / PMC and Art Clay - Lump, Paste, Syringe and Paper
- BRONZclayTM bronze metal clay
- Metal Clay Basics
- Shaping Metal Clay
- Texturing Metal Clay
- Setting Stones in Metal Clay - Before and After Firing
- Weaving Metal Clay Paper or Sheet
- Using Syringe Clay to Design and Embellish
- Pre-Finishing Metal Clay
- Drying Metal Clay
- Firing Metal Clay
- Brushing, Polishing and Tumbling Metal Clay
- Keum-Boo on Silver
- Patinas on Metal Clay
- Enameling On Metal Clay
- Metal Clay Product Reviews
Recommended links about metal clay techniques
- PMC and Art Clay Silver and Gold
- This is my main Squidoo lens on metal clay here on Squidoo. It covers everything other than specific techniques - what metal clay is, metal clay classes and instructors, my favorite metal clay artists, links to the best metal clay information resources I've found, and more.
- PMC Guild
- The site of the premier organization for promoting and educating people about PMC / Precious Metal Clay.
- Art Clay World USA
- The site of the premier organization for promoting and educating people about Art Clay Silver and Art Clay Gold in the US.
- Metal Clay Academy
- A new, well-organized, high-quality site whose "aim is to provide comprehensive and independent information and resources for anyone interested in finding out about metal clay." Sponsored by the UK's Cornwall School of Jewellery, and highly recommended.
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The Art of Metal Clay (with DVD): Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 08/08/2008)
Inventive Metal Clay for Beaders: Exciting Projects for All Levels
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 08/08/2008)
PMC Technic: A Collection of Techniques for Precious Metal Clay
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 08/08/2008)
Metal Clay In A Day
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 08/08/2008)
Metal Clay Jewelry: Projects. Techniques. Inspirations.
Amazon Price: $15.63 (as of 08/08/2008)
Books on eBay about metal clay techniques
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