Magical Metal Clay Jewellery: Amazingly Simple No-Kiln Techniques for Making Beautiful Jewellery Paperback – 29 Aug. 2008

This book provides a great deal of information on equipment and basic techniques with good accompanying photographs on what each piece should look like as it is progressing.The projects are clearly explained and cover a wide variety of techniques, some of which incorporate other types of media with the suilver clay, thus producing a range of challenges not just for the beginner but also for the more advanced solver clay artist.The photographs throughout the book are truly inspirational and encourage the reader to want to get started. This book is wel written, beautifully illustrated and excellent value.

Metal clay is a new world to me, I've done a lot of jewellery but always with ready-made components. This book is an excellent guide for even the most basic beginner on making a wide variety of jewellery components. The introductory section is well laid out, the instructions are clear and concise, with good images. It takes what seems like a difficult and technically-demanding style of work and gives the beginner both confidence to do the work as well as inspiring them to take the basic pieces and make their own style of piece.It's a great book, with only one flaw. Now I have to buy the other books by Heaser. And metal clay. Where will it end?

Before I opened my first packet of metal clay, I brought this book and read it first. I'm pleased I did as it not only provides you with great photos and step-by-step instructions, but there is also a whole section which explains what tools you need and how to use them.I found this book to be very helpful, as I was completely new to this craft. I always have it next to me when I'm making my jewellery as I find it a very good quick reference if I get stuck or need reminding of how to do something. It's also got projects you can do - I have yet to do these. But there are some very lovely designs in this book.

I bought this in advance of a class I am taking on PMC, and I have found it very useful as to the tools and methods used to produce some lovely pieces of jewellery. The photos are very useful and clear where it is demonstrating the techniques, and there are some nice projects included in the second half of the book. I have no similar books to compare it to, but as a first buy in this area I dont think you could go wrong with this one.

This book is interesting, lots of photos and instruction. Great price, arrived quickly.

I bought some metal clay so that I could take an impression of my cats paw. The (normal) clay kits were either really expensive or a bit crappy. I also found that it would work out cheaper for me to make a silver impression myself. So far, I have made a necklace with a silver bee pendant based on an ancient Egyptian design and the impressions are currently drying.I have read this book cover-to-cover twice already and I can't wait to try some of the designs. I really want to make a ring and the Landscape Pendant with the lily pond and bulrushes. The designs by professionals are also very inspiring.A couple of reviewers have criticised that this book has a chapter on kiln-firing but I really can't see how they can view that as a negative! The author does say in the introduction that kiln-firing is introduced so that all readers can see what can be achieved with a kiln via the use of dichoric glass and sheet clay. It also gives beginners, such as myself, a view of how far we can go if we really enjoy silver-smithing and want to invest in some serious equipment.The designs do look advanced but when they are broken down, you realise that actually you are capable of making them and making them well. I read on another website that if you can take an impression of something with play-doh, then you can make that impression with metal clay. I have used this method and also use the play-doh to make a maquette so that I can try different techniques and play around with the design before using the silver clay - something I found useful for raising my confidence.I fully recommend this book if you are new or experience with metal clay - the designs are beautiful and within reach. Enjoy!

this book has everything you need to make everything you can dream of and more. With concise detailing and intructions that can be easily addapted to do what you want with them. Sue is a genius and i got so enthusiastic about metal clay again !!She has a list of everything you need for each project and each instruction is followed with a picture so there can be no miss-understanding of what is meant and what it should look like at each stage!Brillient and i would highly recommend it !

I first came across Sue Heaser in the world of miniatures many years ago. She is a good writer who gives clear, concise instructions. This is a great book for those experienced in polymer clay, but I would advise caution for complete beginners simply because metal clay is more expensive, however, if this is not a problem to you, give it a go! Some nice designs, although once you've mastered the basics your imagination can take flight! Recommended!