Metal Clay 101
for Beaders
Create Custom
Findings, Beads, Embellishments & Charms
Kristal Wick
When you were young, did your parents have you write out a
Christmas wish list? As soon as
the Christmas catalogs started showing up in our mailbox, we’d start the scurry
of looking them through each page trying to find THE THING that would make us
so excited on Christmas morning.
My Mom would cut out different colored construction paper markers for
each of us to use in the catalogs as place markers. We were each allowed ten markers to choose ten possible
things we wanted for Christmas.
Then we wrote down a wish list using the colorful place markers as
reminders in our childish scrawl.
I would sometimes help my siblings that couldn’t write to compose their
wish list getting just as excited as they were. My Mom then would SEND our wish list to Santa with the
confirmation that we’d be guaranteed at least one thing from our list from
Santa. You never knew which one it
was but the anticipation and the hours of exploration kept six active kids busy
from Thanksgiving on to the big day.
Now days, I don’t do wish lists as I pretty much buy what I need when I
need it, but I actually have a semi-formal wish list for Santa to check
out. And what is it that I put on
that wish list?
Well, after looking over Kristal Wick’s newest book
published in October 2013, about creating ‘custom findings, beads,
embellishments & charms’, I think I might want a kiln. Metal Clay 101 for Beaders is another
amazing book by Kristal Wick teaming full of temptations and ideas for the average
Beaders to take their art work one step above by experimenting with Metal
clay. Not only does Kristal show
fantastic closing to finish up your beadwork, but also she demonstrates
techniques in sculpting and embellishing the Metal Clay. I really enjoyed the how applied
patinas give the whole piece a completely different look. Who knew that hard-boiled eggs or Miracle
Grow plant food could be used to create a unique appearance.
Sculpting, texturing, hammering and creating unique patterns
and patinas will take Metal Clay from a lump to a startling piece of art
jewelry with insights from Kristal’s book. Throw in page after page of stunning projects with detailed
instructions, experimentation, and a sprinkling of fun to cause you to hold
your breath to see what comes out of the kiln.
Lark has a wonderful interview with Kristal here.
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| Puzzle Bracelet on page 55 uses texture plates to produce this amazing design. Add semi precious chips to resin to make a stunning addition. |
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| Wire Lace Crystal Netting bracelet has the most amazing toggle and clasp system. If I could make unique pieces like this then this book definitely is a winner. Santa, can I have that kiln? |
Disclosure...As a
reviewer of products from Lark Books, I receive the book above free of
charge. I have been asked to review these products and give my honest opinion
of the products...positive or negative. I am not being compensated by Lark
Books for my endorsement as it pertains to the products received and reviewed.
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