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Book review: Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry

by Cyndi on June 18th, 2008

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Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry
by Tammy Powley

When the author, Tammy Powley, approached me about creating a project for this book, I was very excited, but also a bit scared! I’ve been involved with a couple other projects with Tammy, and I already knew how much detail and effort she puts into everything that she does. I knew that this was going to be an amazing and very complete book for beginners. And I wasn’t the slightest bit disappointed when I received my copy of Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry. Tammy’s instructions are excellent and very thorough, and the DVD is just the icing on the cake!

Here’s a picture of the project that I made for this book, using a pendant blank from HHH Enterprises. Those little maple leaves on the cover? Those are mine :-)

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POSTED IN: Book & Magazine Reviews, Metal Clay, Mixed Media, Wearable Art

5 opinions for Book review: Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry

  • Paul
    Jun 18, 2008 at 10:16 am

    This type of work is my ultimate goal, so I need to start saving up for a kiln!

  • Betzie
    Jun 18, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    Wow, that piece is so neat Cindi, especially for your first project!
    Have never tried metal clay, but might take a peak at Tammy’s book now!

  • Tammy
    Jun 18, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    Paul - You don’t need a kiln for the low-fire clay, just a hand-held butane torch or hot pot.
    Betzie - Cyndi’s project is wonderful. This book is for people who have never tried metal clay at all, so it may be a good fit for you.

  • Cyndi
    Jun 23, 2008 at 8:03 am

    Thanks for jumping in while I was gone, Tammy! Paul, yes…what Tammy said! I’ve got a kiln, but these projects can all be done much more low-tech if you wish :-)

  • Paul
    Jun 23, 2008 at 9:17 am

    Thanks for the advice!

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