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BOOKS:
By Nanetta Bananto
North Light Books
Paperback (128 pages)
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Polymer clay jewelry is hot! A growing number of crafters are eager to learn the art form, while longtime enthusiasts are always looking for new, fun projects. Creative Techniques for Polymer Clay Jewelry will appeal to both groups with: -An extensive overview of polymer clay and jewelry-making basics, including tools and materials, blending and finishing -A section devoted to making simple and complex canes such as the leaf cane, rose cane and star cane -20 step-by-step jewelry projects, each including suggestions for variations so readers can tailor the projects to their own taste |
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By Judy Belcher
Watson-Guptill
Released: 2006-01-01
Paperback (144 pages)
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•A one-of-a-kind resource that shows polymer clay artists how to use historic design ideas in their work • More than 30 exciting techniques and projects illustrated with clear step-by-step photos • Features the work of today's biggest names in polymer clay, including Donna Kato, Pier Voulkos, Kathleen Dustin, Ford + Forlano, and KLEW Thousands of crafters have discovered that polymer clay is versatile, easy to use, and just plain fun. Now they can use this exciting medium to create remarkable new work inspired by the decorative arts of the past. Polymer Clay Creative Traditions lets both beginners and experienced artisans draw inspiration form painting and drawing, ethnic carving, quilting, ceramics, sculpture, glass, metalwork, and more. Thorough 300 stunning photographs and fascinating text, author Judy Belcher reveals how these influences can be exptessed in polymer clay. Introduction on the history and handling, plus tips and techniques throughout the book, make Polymer Clay Creative Traditions an invaluable guide to creating works of art that blend a great material of today with the greatest design ideas of yesterday. |
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By Sue Heaser
Cassell
Paperback (128 pages)
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“Here’s the definitive guide to manufacturers, tools, safety, and crafting. See how to intermix colored clays to obtain an even wider range of hues, and the different types of paints and varnishes...for adornment. Techniques for softening the clay, balling and rolling it, working with a knife, and sanding will assure good results.”—Doll Castle News.
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By Sandra Mccall
North Light Books
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In this book, popular artist Sandra McCall combines polymer clay and rubber stamping with her trademark style--and a healthy dose of innovation. Packed full of new ways for crafters to use their rubber stamps, Stamping Effects in Polymer Clay with Sandra McCall contains: *Original techniques crafters won't find anywhere else! *25 beautiful step-by-step projects ranging from brooches and necklaces to coasters and framed art *Techniques and crafts with wide appeal--perfect for anyone interested in polymer clay, rubber stamping, jewelry making or home decorating With effects ranging from stained glass to raku, these two popular crafts have never looked so good together! |
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By Christi Friesen
Don't Eat Any Bugs Productions
Paperback (48 pages)
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Detailed photos, step-by-step instructions and a quirky sense of humor make this 2nd book in the Beyond Projects series a great way to explore sculpting with polymer clay, no matter what your skill level. You will enjoy making exotic leaves and flowers, furry creatures, bugs and frogs, and add embellishments to your creations, using pearls, semi-precious stones and beads. |
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By Patricia Caskey
Redleaf Press
Paperback (160 pages)
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Make Your Own Playdough, Paint, and Other Craft Materials contains more than one hundred recipes for making craft materials—dough, clay, paint, glitter, and other creative materials—with young children.
Parents, as well as childcare providers and teachers, will find recipes that use ingredients easily found in their kitchens. Many of the recipes have less than five ingredients and take just minutes to make. Besides saving money by not buying commercial craft materials, the process of making the materials can be just as fun and educational as the activities that can be done with the finished products. Included with the activities are some new ideas for materials that providers and teachers can use in discovery bottles and discovery tables in childcare settings.
In addition to common craft materials, there are recipes for:
• Dryer lint clay
• Edible candy clay
• Non-toxic scratch-and-sniff paint
• Waterproof glue
• Sidewalk chalk
• Clean mud
• Bubbles
• Soap crayons
• Bath salts
• Perfume
• Invisible ink
• Colored macaroni or rice
Children will be thrilled to discover the works of art they can create with their new craft materials as they enhance their senses of touch, taste, smell, and sight. All of these recipes have been tested for safety and outcomes if followed as directed.
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By Victoria Hughes
Krause Publications
Paperback (144 pages)
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Explore the versatility and beauty of polymer clay! In this new book, author Victoria Hughes shows readers an amazing array of finishes for this magical medium. Hughes presents, in detail, how polymer clay can imitate various materials including ivory, jade, coral, shell, onyx, and turquoise through assorted finishing, shaping, baking, and molding techniques. Eighteen unique and stunning projects, including an ivory pendant and an accordion-style jade book, are featured and illustrated by 250 beautiful, step-by-step photographs and detailed line drawings. A gallery of finished pieces by the author and more than 10 other skilled artists offers inspiration for readers to go beyond what is presented to make their own unique creations. Hughes, a well-known polymer clay artist, invented these techniques and teaches them nationwide. • New, inventive, and amazing techniques to make polymer clay imitate more than 10 different materials • Gorgeous photos of completed pieces to inspire creativity • Complete information and step-by-step instructions for creating each look |
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Quarry Books
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Make pretty home accessories using polymer clayA special collection highlighting material from some of Quarry's popular books about polymer clay art, this book will present a wide spectrum of the latest techniques and materials with many of the leading artists in the field. Learn how to create beautiful boxes, pendants, vases, wind chimes, book covers, jewelry and much more |
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Lark Books
Paperback (352 pages)
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Unique creations by top artists such as Nan Roche, Cynthia Toops, Barbara McGuire, and Gwen Gibson make this the best showcase of polymer clay work ever assembled. With everything from jewelry and vessels to art dolls and sculptures displayed in superb color photos, the versatility and beauty of the medium is exquisitely evident. Mosaics, millefiori, canework, and molded, stamped, and embossed pieces: there’s a little bit of everthing to please the eye. Dayle Dorowshaw’s magical Egyptian Spell Book features carvings and image transfers that blend seamlessly with gold leaf, candles, branches, and silver. Luann Udell’s faux-ivory artifacts take their inspiration from the prehistoric art in France’s Lascaux Caves. It’s the largest—and finest—book of contemporary polymer art available anywhere.
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By Georgia Sargeant & Livia McRee
Quarry Books
Paperback (128 pages)
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Cutting edge materials and techniques are expanding the boundaries of how clay is used in art and craft work. Polymer Clay showcases twenty methods that are truly expanding the medium—with a gallery of specific project ideas that illustrate each technique in action plus a special section on Precious Metal Clay (PMC). Artists will learn the secrets behind hot new approaches from applying stamped imprints to doing image transfers; from creating imitation stone and gems to adding textures with fabric and graining. Step-by-step instructions walk readers through the creation of a wide range of exciting projects that combine clay with new materials such as genesis paints to create jewelry, candle sticks, vases, decorative tiles, napkin rings, and much more. |
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