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Metal Clay Basics

What is metal clay? How do you use metal clay to make jewelry? Find out what this stuff is and how to work with it in your own jewelry designs.
Metal Clay Book and DVD Reviews
Metal clay is a wonderful medium for jewelry making, and today there are a number of books and DVDs available about using it. Learn which book or DVD fits your own jewelry making needs through these helpful reviews.
Metal Clay Firing Options
Depending on the type of metal clay you have, from original silver metal clay to copper metal clay, there are a number of options for firing it. This may include anything from a kiln to a simple hand-held torch.
Metal Clay Hot Pot
I heard a lot of pros and cons from various metal clay artists before I finally decided to try using a metal clay hot pot myself. Here are my thoughts on if this little pot has the right stuff.
Introduction to Metal Clay Jewelry
Discover this unique jewelry medium called “metal clay.” This introductory course includes seven lessons you'll receive over the next seven weeks, one lesson per week. It is designed to provide you with basic information about this interesting jewelry making medium along with suggestions for getting started, resources to help you explore more on your own, and a few projects for you to try out.
Metal Clay Jewelry in 1 Week - An Introduction
This seven day course is designed to give you a brief overview about making jewelry using a unique medium called metal clay. Along with suggestions for getting started, you'll receive information on resources to help you explore more on your own and a few projects for you to try out.
To Buy a Kiln or Not to Buy a Kiln
I get a lot of email concerning kilns. This is a big decision to make for most jewelry makers. Before you buy a kiln, consider some important questions you need to ask yourself.
Getting Started: Metal Clay Jewelry Making
Find out what you need to get started making jewelry with metal clay.
What is Metal Clay?
This silver and gold clay is a great alternative for those who want to work with metal but not with a torch.
Tim's PMC Bible
If you've been thinking of trying out Precious Metal Clay, then you might want to consider this book as a form of information and inspiration.
Metal Clay Magic: Book Review
This comprehensive book would make a good learning tool for the beginner to the more advanced metal clay artist who is looking for a good reference book.

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