Introduction6
Materials8
Equipment10
Chapter 1: Basic Techniques16
Getting started18
Shaping soft clay20
Drying the clay22
Pre-finishing techniques24
Firing the clay26
Finishing techniques30
Adding findings34
Chapter 2: Basic Projects36
Project 1: Impressed pendant38
Project 2: Sculpted doves40
Project 3: Cutout charm bracelet42
Project 4: Celtic knot pendant44
Project 5: Inlaid pendant46
Project 6: Engraved dragon pin48
Project 7: Initial pendant50
Project 8: Liquid silver leaves52
Chapter 3: Molding54
Making molds56
Project 9: Key charm necklace58
Project 10: Gem-studded tie tack60
Project 11: Acorn cufflinks62
Chapter 4: Beads & Rings64
Beads without a kiln66
Project 12: Treasure bead bracelet70
Project 13: Celtic bead necklace72
Project 14: Moroccan lamp earrings73
Making rings74
Project 15: Classic band ring76
Project 16: Jeweled ring78
Project 17: Snake ring80
Chapter 5: Filigree & Embellishments82
Making filigree84
Project 18: Feather earrings86
Project 19: Landscape pendant88
Project 20: Jeweled filigree ring90
Embellishing with gold92
Project 21: Rock art earrings94
Project 22: Gilded castle pendant96
Embellishing with resin98
Project 23: Pinewoods bracelet100
Project 24: Mother-of-pearl fan102
Chapter 6: Using a Kiln104
Fused glass cabochons106
Project 25: Icicle pendant108
Paper clay techniques110
Project 26: Fan and flower earrings112
Project 27: Quilled leaf pendant114
Gallery116
Templates124
Index126
Resources127
Credits128