Ceramics Books and Magazines

Author: Sherri Haab
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$21.95~~
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

28 reviews
Sales Rank: 348351

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 8.5 x 0.6

ISBN: 0823003671
Dewey Decimal Number: 739
EAN: 9780823003679

Publication Date: November 1, 2003
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Well worth the price January 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I really liked this book. I have never been a fan of DVD's to learn something, but the one included in the book is changing my mind. The book and DVD explain so much that I say they are well worth the price. I was not enthusiastic over the finished pieces, but the process and techniques to make them explained clearly so much. I can take what I have learned, and hopefully produce a piece more to my liking, and sell-able.

3 out of 5 stars

The Art of Metal Clay; Returning an inoperative incl. DVD December 22, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

The information and projects are simplified in step by step instructions, although there are times when some details are omitted, ie. how did they attach the bails to the pin which show up in the next photo?

Also...the included DVD does not work. Do I return just that to Amazon for replacement OR do I return the whole package for replacement?????????

5 out of 5 stars

Essential for the metal clay artist September 25, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Sherri divides her book into two parts; an excellent way to present metal clay to those who are not experienced with it. In the first part, "Metal Clay Essentials," she carefully explains how to work with metal clay, emphasizing the need to keep the clay moist because the tiny amount of binder in metal clay evaporates quickly. She recommends the use of Badger Balm or olive oil on your hands to help in maintaining metal clay's moisture.

Her excellent firing chart shows temperatures and times required in the kiln for the two main metal clay brands, Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and Art Clay, the various types of clay they offer, and the amount of shrinkage to be expected. Another chart shows the strength of the clay after it is fired. Some artists may shy away from metal clay, worrying about its cost, but Sherri assures that every scrap and dust particle can be re-hydrated or be used to make slip.

The book's second part, "Metal Clay Techniques," has really fun projects to copy or to inspire. A beaded bracelet has metal clay charms shaped like peas-in-a-pod, a strawberry, a ladybug, a pumpkin, and a flower. Sherri shows how to use cork clay or a drinking straw over which to form beads. When fired, the cork clay or straw burns away, leaving only the precious metal. My favorite project is an artichoke bead made from metal clay formed over teardrop-shaped pieces of cork clay. The basic book is a handy reference tool after taking a class but if you can't take a class for some reason, for $3.00 more, an instructional DVD is included.

5 out of 5 stars

Art of Metal Clay September 4, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful

We are proud of the purchase. The magazine is full of techniques and examples for creaing jewelry.

Thanks

5 out of 5 stars

The Art of Metal Clay (with DVD): Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects August 13, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I enjoyed the DVD. It is well done. With no knowledge on doing metal clay you learn so much. I feel confident that I can do some nice and beautiful pieces of jewelry. Need a kiln. I recommend the book.

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