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Art Makers: Polymer Clay for Beginners

Author : Emily Chen

Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing

Page : 131 pages

File Size : 37,82 MB

Release : 2019-03-19

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1633226328

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Book Description

Start making beautiful crafts from polymer clay! Art Makers: Polymer Clay for Beginners is your guide to this fun, easy kiln-free craft. Polymer Clay for Beginners introduces artists, art hobbyists, and polymer clay enthusiasts to this versatile, accessible medium. Because polymer clay does not require the use of a kiln and needs only baking in the oven, it is an easy, approachable art form for even the most inexperienced artist to learn. Professional artist and experienced author Emily Chen demonstrates how to make adorable animal figurines, flowers, cookies, cakes, beads, and more through easy, step-by-step projects. Each project features colorful, styled photographs demonstrating how finished pieces can be used, displayed, and gifted. A comprehensive tools and materials section and detailed information on techniques, baking, and glazing guide artists in their quest to become polymer clay pros. A modern approach to sculpture art, polymer clay is the perfect choice for beginners and crafting enthusiasts.



Make Cute Stuff with Polymer Clay

Author : Shelley Kommers

Publisher : Walter Foster

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 20,98 MB

Release : 2021-12-07

Category : Art

ISBN : 1600589405

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Art Makers: Make Cute Stuff with Polymer Clay features step-by-step projects and tips for making adorable items from polymer clay.



The Absolute Beginners Guide: Working with Polymer Clay

Author : Lori Wilkes

Publisher : Kalmbach Books

Page : 97 pages

File Size : 13,60 MB

Release : 2012-08-29

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 0871167530

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Following the successful format of The Absolute Beginners Guide series, this 5th book in the series is the perfect choice for beginners who want to expand their jewelry-making skills. Jewelry makers will love experimenting with the 24 easy projects in The Absolute Beginners Guide: Working with Polymer Clay. Helpful tips and instructions on the basics, tools, and color are followed by progressive projects that put techniques into action. Budding polymer clay artists will learn how to make and shape beads, add texture and surface interest, develop faux techniques, work with creative caning and pattern, and more.



Creative Polymer Clay

Author : Heidi Helyard

Publisher : David and Charles

Page : 376 pages

File Size : 41,25 MB

Release : 2021-05-07

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1446379981

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Book Description

Discover a world of inspired and colourful jewellery-making from the comfort of your own home. Just make, bake and wear! In this comprehensive guide to modern polymer clay techniques, artist and designer Heidi Helyard reveals the simple techniques that can be used to create one-off, contemporary jewellery pieces with minimal tools and equipment. Polymer clay, which has been around for nearly eighty years, is currently finding itself popular amongst contemporary jewellery makers as the bright colours and sheer versatility of the material allows makers to create bold and graphic modern designs. The beauty of polymer clay is that it presents so many opportunities to explore colour combinations, patterns and texture. In this book you will learn ten easy yet exciting techniques including slab and cane making, marbling and colour mixing, inlay techniques, printing onto clay, surface embellishments and more to create twenty unique jewellery pieces. The projects in this book vary in complexity, but are accessible to both novice and advanced makers alike. If you are a beginner, the extensive step-by-step photos and instructions will help you develop your polymer clay skills and complete the projects with confidence. As you build your skills and learn the techniques via the book, you will realise that you can combine techniques to create all-new results. The skills you learn in this book will open up a limitless world of further experimentation for you to discover.



Patterns in Polymer

Author : Julie Picarello

Publisher : Kalmbach Books

Page : 97 pages

File Size : 40,76 MB

Release : 2013-03-20

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1627000674

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Book Description

With her unmatched eye for color, color mixing and layering, well-known artist and fan favorite Julie Picarello helps beginners and advanced polymer artisans design, texture and finish gorgeous art beads using relatively simple techniques. In-depth introduction sections cover basics, color inspiration and recipes, and needed tools and materials. The book includes 7 mini projects and 10 finished jewelry projects, while callouts at the beginning of each project let the readers know exactly what specialized techniques will be learned. It’s the color that makes polymer clay truly exciting, and this book uses color like you’ve never seen it before.



The Polymer Clay Techniques Book

Author : Sue Heaser

Publisher :

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 36,86 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Polymer clay craft

ISBN : 9781840922332

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Book Description

Everyone can achieve great results with polymer clay. With the 50+ techniques in this book, readers can create polymer clay buttons or boxes or anything in between. Starting with the very basics (such as rolling, baking and gluing), it then moves on to more advanced methods: marbling, texturing, millefiori, bead-making, faux-stone effects and more. Feature spreads show exciting ways to combine techniques. A comprehensive guide to the medium, complete with everything from a listing of necessary tools and materials to inspiring examples of polymer clay art.



Crafting Cute

Author : Dani Banani

Publisher : Rock Point

Page : 147 pages

File Size : 34,61 MB

Release : 2019-11-26

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1631066315

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Book Description

Let Dani Banani of the popular Etsy shop FunUsual Suspects show you how to make 50 kawaii creations out of inexpensive and easy-to-find polymer clay. Kawaii—the culture of cuteness, originating in Japan—is everywhere, and it’s time to join the cuteness revolution with these amazingly fun projects. Just follow the simple step-by-step photos and instructions to create darling characters, ranging from small trinkets to larger home accessories, including: 25 itty-bitty and ridiculously cute charms, earrings, brooches, and figurines of Popsicles, macarons, French toast, waffles, bacon and eggs, donuts, tacos, sloths, unicorns, and more. 15 adorable midsize pieces, such as plant holders, desk accessories, and ring holders in the shapes of llamas, hedgehogs, whales, jellyfish, and more. 10 large “showstopper” pieces, such as a rainbow soap dish, fairy garden, penguin tic-tac-toe game, and robot paper clip holder. With information to get you started, including techniques on softening the clay, color mixing, and baking, Crafting Cute will have you delightfully sculpting in no time.



The Complete Book of Polymer Clay

Author : Lisa Pavelka

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 21,81 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781600851285

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Book Description

If crafts are big, then clay is colossal. From pins and pendants to bracelets, buttons, and embellishments, crafters of all ages are embracing the creativity that polymer clay inspires. The Complete Book of Polymer Clay is an encyclopedic book by renowned expert Lisa Pavelka includes the latest techniques, handy tips, and trade secrets. Pavelka presents a sweeping overview of materials, how-to fundamentals, and construction techniques. She also introduces six original projects with complete instructions showing readers how to make pendants, curio boxes, a necklace, and a bracelet. Clear, concise, and comprehensive, this is an essential addition to any crafter's library, no matter his or her skill level. For even more inspiration, this indispensable reference features a gallery of 50 original projects by Pavelka and other talented polymer clay designers.



Making Animal Characters in Polymer Clay

Author : Sherian Frey

Publisher : Northlight

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 38,58 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Animal sculpture

ISBN : 9781581800418

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Book Description

This book starts with basic projects that include exact measurements for clay so there's no guesswork. Each character involves building new techniques and experience to work towards more advanced projects.



Kawaii Polymer Clay Creations

Author : Emily Chen

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 40,96 MB

Release : 2014-12-11

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1440239738

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Learn to make super-cute polymer clay animals and food in Kawaii Polymer Clay Creations! Emily Chen teaches you how to craft twenty adorable figures from basic shapes using easy polymer clay techniques and tools. Progress from a simple bunny to an elaborate unicorn, and learn now to make miniature cookies, bread and ice cream cones that look delicious enough to eat! Included are basic jewelry techniques for transforming your polymer clay masterpieces into wearable items. Try turning a cat into a charm, a pig into a bracelet, a cupcake into a pair of earrings or a stack of pancakes into a ring. You'll also find tips on how to create your very own designs by breaking your subject into simple shapes that you can craft in clay.