Charm bracelets are more popular than ever. These customizable pieces of jewelry are a wonderful way for the wearer to express themselves and show their personality. But buying or making the intricate silver charms can be costly.

Now it's possible to create beautiful one-of-a-kind silver charms without the extensive cost - and no silver-smithing skills needed! In How to Make Silver Charms from Metal Clay, internationally renowned artist, author and polymer clay specialist Sue Heaser shows readers how to create intricate silver charms - from keys and padlocks to fairies and animals - using metal clay. Offers a well-rounded overview of this simple (yet seemingly magical) process that includes:

• Step-by-step instructions for 50 beautiful projects
• An overview of the necessary tools and materials
• Guidance for essential skills like molding, finishing and firing
• Design methods for beginners as well as more experienced sculptors
• Ideas for creating your own signature pieces