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NEW BOOK ON THE RACKS

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    February 25, 2011

    ART CLAY WORLD OFFERS 3 NEW BOOKS:http://www.artclayworld.com

     

    AUTHOR: MARY HETTMANSPERGER

    Author and Art Clay Senior Instructor, Mary Hettmansperger wrote this 128–page, full–color, hard cover, English book. "Through a wide variety of stunning jewelry projects, you’ll learn how to work with silver clay, sheet metal, and wire, as well as two materials that are new to the market: copper and bronze clay. Mary Hettmansperger’s approach to making jewelry is nontraditional. She often uses low–tech connection methods and rustic metal patinas to add depth, age, and texture. In this exciting workshop, Hettmansperger walks you through each step of the projects, increasing your range of skills and design options. "


     

     

     

     

    AUTHOR: SARA JAYNE COLE

     

    This 128–page, full–color, English book contains 25 contemporary projects by author Sara Jayne Cole. "While the art of folding paper into forms was developed long ago, today the same origami techniques can be used with metal clay sheet to create elegant jewelry. Once fired, the metal clay earrings, pendants, pins, beads, and rings will emerge from the kiln as pure silver. And Sara Jayne Cole makes learning the process easy. She’s designed 25 innovative origami projects, ranging from contemporary to nature inspired, that feature clear step–by–step photography to lead you through the folds to make each one."

     

     

     

     

     

    AUTHOR: TAMMY GARNER

    Tammy Garner is the author of this 128–page, full–color, English book. "If you want to try your hand at metal clay, but you’re intimidated by the time commitment or cost, Metal Clay in a Day is the book for you. Basic techniques and more than twenty–five simple, stylish jewelry projects offer you the perfect introduction to metal clay without requiring you to spend a fortune on new tools and materials. Metal Clay in a Day will get you started with straightforward, simple projects. You’ll learn everything you need to know to make easy but attractive earrings, necklaces and bracelets using a minimal amount of metal clay."