Author: MCKINNON, KATE
Title: Structural Metal Clay
Description: Tuczon, Ariz: Kate McKinnon, 2008. Spiral bound. ISBN: 0981646808. Color; 6 x 9"; 132 pages; Soft cover has metal spiral comb. Some rubbing, scuffing to covers and shallow crease to upper front cove and first leaf. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with color pictures. 'Kate McKinnon is a pioneer in the field of metal clay. The techniques she's developed are unique (and often ingenious! ) and will help the aspiring craftsperson work with metal clay in such a way that they can produce gallery quality jewelry in fine silver. Moreover, she helps the reader understand how to ensure structural integrity and durability of the work they create -- an aspect far too often missing in metal clay instruction. Finally, Ms. McKinnon shows the reader how to work with and fire metal clay in a safe manner, without filling one's lungs with metal clay dust or dangerous fumes created during torch firing. '. Very Good+ .

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