Book review: Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry
June 18, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Book & Magazine Reviews, Metal Clay, Mixed Media, Wearable Art
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 
This type of work is my ultimate goal, so I need to start saving up for a kiln!
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!
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.
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
Thanks for the advice!