Table of Contents
Introduction 6
The Beginner's Guide to Making Clay Jewelry 9
Tools & Supplies 11
Conditioning 15
Cutting Shapes 18
Curing 20
Finishing & Assembling 22
Jewelry Care, Storage & Packaging 25
Tips, Tricks & Techniques 27
Color Mixing 29
Attaching Flat Posts 32
Using an Extruder 34
Speckling 36
Marbling 39
Texture & Patterns 42
Interlocking Pieces of Clay 44
Special Effects 46
Simple Statements 49
Mauve Tiered Earrings 51
Peach & Gold Pendant Necklace 55
Speckled Terra-Cotta Arch Earrings 59
Organic-Shape Hoop Earrings 63
Cleo Earrings 67
Dainty & Dimensional 71
Rainbow Necklace 73
Huggie Earrings 77
Zoey Link Earrings 81
Knot Necklace 85
Midnight Glitter Ring 89
"Knitted" Earrings 93
Prints & Patterns 97
Terrazzo Earrings 99
Retro Checkered Flower Studs 103
Grid Evie Earrings 107
Ocean Gradient Earrings 111
Lilac Square Link Earrings 115
Terrazzo Flower Drop Earrings 119
Special Effects 123
Hammered Brass Earrings 125
Marble & Gold Leaf Pendant Necklace 129
Pearl & Gold Pebble Ring 133
Faux Stone Earrings 137
Rose Quartz Earrings 141
Resources 146
Acknowledgments 148
About the Author 149
Index 150