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BOOKS JEWELRY & PMC
BK910
Metal Clay Beads, Becker-Simon
144 Pages, 10-1/4 x 8-7/8 (Hardcover)
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’ve got a winning
combination. In this unique, comprehensive reference,
Barbara Becker Simon treats readers to 22 outstanding
metal clay bead projects. An introductory section guides them
through all the fundamentals, from forming and joining the clay to firing
and finishing. Learn how to add gemstones, glass, and other objects; use
molded and carved texture plates; etch photos into a surface; develop
rich patinas; and more. From the Porcupine Pearl Bead to a Polygon
Box Bead, the projects are both timely and sophisticated.
BK826
Mexican Jewelry and Metal Art, Pina
288 Pages, 11-3/4 x 9 (Hard Cover)
The collectible appeal of Mexican metal art can
be attributed to artistic quality, variety, and large
production volume pieces, including wearable
art, table art, and wall art, with something for
everyone. See Mexican jewelry and metal art
made with copper, brass, alpaca, and silver, from glass mosaics on brass
to silver jewelry inlaid with crushed stone, to metal combinations such
as metales casados. The variety in color, texture, and form is wonderful.
While other books have made significant contributions to raising awareness
of Mexico-designed silver jewelry, little has been written about other
metal objects, often made by the very same designers, such as Salvador
Teran, Los Castillos, Miguel Martinez, Miguel Pineda, Estele Popowski,
and Bernice Goodspeed. Detailed captions accompany 1000+ color photographs.
Includes a bibliography.
BK822
Mexican Silver-20th Century Handwrought
Jewelry and Metalwork,
Penny Chittim Morrill & Carole A. Berk
272 Pages, 8 1/2 x 11 (Hardcover)
Here is the powerful story of the silver renaissance
in Mexico from the 1920s to the present.
The wealth of color photos showcases the
incomparable beauty of these works in silver.
Extensive research sheds new light on the life and art of William
Spratling, Margot van Voorhies, Fred Davis, and Hubert Harmon,
and on the artisans who worked for them, making this book the
definitive study of Mexican silver jewelry and decorative objects.
440 photos
BK784
PMC Decade, McCreight, Friedlich, Burks
256 pages, 8-1/2 x 10 (Hardcover)
It has been ten years since Mitsubishi Materials
Corporation developed and patented Precious
Metal Clay. The first decade of PMC has seen
tremendous growth, not only in the development
of additional forms of the material, but in the
innovative ways that artists are using metal clay to create unique
and exciting works. This high quality presentation book will be the
first to showcase the best work being done around the world. This is a
detailed illustrated chronology. Over 250 color photos.
BK785
PMC Technic, McCreight
120 pages, 8 x 11 (Hardcover)
Every once in a while, dedicated artists and
students are lucky enough to study with someone
who had researched and mastered a specific
technique. Full color, dozens of photos and illustrations.
Ten leading artists teach their specialty,
with clarity, care, and passion in this book: Tonya
Davidson--PMC Syringe; Celie Fago--Making
Hinges; Jennifer Kahn--PMC Bezels; Doris King--Fusing Sterling
and PMC; Terry Kovalcik--Developing Form with Slip; Noortje
Meijerink--PMC on Ceramic; Kelly Russell--Using Stencils with
PMC; Barbara Simon--Lampworking and PMC; CeCe--WireWater
Etching on PMC; and J. Fred Woell--Coreless Beads.
BK1000
Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads,
Jewelry Arts Workshop, Kaye-Moses
160 Pages, 9 x 9 inches (Hardcover)
Metal clay is an innovative material that combines
the workability of clay with the beautiful finish
and durability of precious metals. The material is
easy to manipulate and shape by hand to make
beads for bracelets, necklaces, and other jewelry. This book contains
15 projects for creating fine silver beads and a design gallery of 25
additional jewelry pieces. Intro chapters include information about tools
and techniques. Projects are organized workshop-style, to build skills
cumulatively. Linda Kaye-Moses’s (Dalton, MA) work and articles have
appeared in Lapidary Journal, Step-by-Step Jewelry, The Crafts Report,
Metalsmith, Ornament, Art Jewelry, American Craft, American Style, the
New York Times, and Craft Art International, among others. Her work
has received several awards. She has also participated in numerous
juried and invitational shows and is a member of several professional
organizations, including the American Craft Council and the Society of
North American Goldsmiths. 190 photos and illustrations.
BK811
Setting Stones In Metal Clay, Landenwitch
120 pages, 10 x 7-1/2 (Hardcover)
Laminated cover, Concealed wire binding
This is a hardcover, full color book that focuses specifically
on setting gems. Through photos, illustrations,
and clear instructions, Jeanette demonstrates more
than 30 ways to set stones. Traditional bezels to pavé,
channel setting, and many innovative alternatives are
discussed. In addition you’ll find inspirational work made by talented
artists from around the world.
BK786
Working with Precious Metal Clay,
McCreight
128 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 (Wiro Hardcover)
Since Precious Metal Clay (PMC) was introduced
to artists in the US three years ago, thousands of
jewelers, beadmakers and polymer clay artists have
discovered its huge potential. Until now the only text
on the subject has been a translation of a Japanese
book, but that’s about to change. Tim McCreight, one of the first
American designers to work with PMC, has created an information-filled
book suited to beginners and professionals. The first section consists of
50 projects that teach how to use the material by showing specific
applications. Use these ideas or modify them to make your own work;
either way you’ll find a wealth of information on every page. A second
section includes 25 techniques, while a third part describes 15 tools you
can make for yourself. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in
this revolutionary new material. Full color throughout. 300+ drawings.
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