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This title includes step-by-step instructions for 30 projects. Bronze metal clay is the natural next choice for the large silver metal clay market; it's far less expensive, so crafters can expand their creativity creating larger-scale pieces. As a member of the Technical Support Team for Rio Grande (a huge online distributor of jewellery supplies), Yvonne Padilla is an expert at answering crafters' questions about bronze. In addition to providing step-by-step instructions for 30 projects, she explains how bronze differs from silver clay, how to work with it and how to attain the lovely verdigris patina that only bronze has. An inspirational gallery and a trouble shooting section complete the fantastic package.

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With the recent introductions of bronze metal clays, jewelry makers are once again on a learning curve. Luckily, Yvonne M. Padilla, has written a book that flattens the curve. Padilla answers common questions in plain language. She gives generous tips and insights. There are 35 projects to spark your imagination. Earrings, pendants, beads, charms -- they're all here. So are nonjewelry projects that leverage the economical aspects of bronze clay. -- Art Jewelry <br> 35 awesome projects ... there's something fun for everyone to do. Yvonne is a fantastic teacher. -- Bead Unique<br> This is a great introduction to a fun new material. Accomplished metal clay artist, jeweler, and teacher Yvonne M. Padilla was among the first artists to work with bronze metal clay. In her new book, she provides basic information about this new material and contrasts it with silver clay, explaining the differences in technique and the behavior of the materials. She also walks readers through helpful trouble

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Yvonne Padilla is an accomplished PMC artist, jeweller and member of Rio Grande's Technical Support team, who regularly answers crafters' questions about metal clay. A tireless instructor, Yvonne has taught numerous classes at the Gem & Mineral Show, Bead & Button and Bead Fest. Yvonne was one of the first artists in the USA to work with bronze clay.

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