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The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques

Author : Sue Heaser

Publisher : Running Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 33,40 MB

Release : 2007-10-09

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9780762430871

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Book Description

The latest in our best-selling Encyclopedia of Art series focuses on one of the most popular and versatile mediums available to crafters. This comprehensive guide offers directions on making decorative boxes, mosaics, and miniature models, as well as beads, buttons, and jewelry. Large, clear photographs demonstrate over 50 techniques, including basic skills such as rolling, color mixing, marbling, and baking; progressing to more challenging methods of shaping, molding, and sculpting clay. A 16-page gallery of work by renowned polymer clay artists demonstrates what can be achieved and provides crafters with inspiration.



Polymer Clay Surface Design Recipes

Author : Ellen Marshall

Publisher :

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 24,25 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Polymer clay craft

ISBN : 9781616739249

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"This book will teach you how to create a wonderful array of unique surface designs, each made by combining day with other media such as inks, paints, and powders, and other tools such as stamps, brushes, stencils, brayers, and wire. Starting with a comprehensive overview onworking with day, the book then offers more than 100 surface recipes and variations with complete details about how the effect was achieved."-- Back cover.



Polymer Clay Beads

Author : Grant Diffendaffer

Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 31,47 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781600590245

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Book Description

A guide to making clay beads and designing jewelry from them.



Polymer Clay Global Perspectives

Author : Cynthia Tinapple

Publisher : Watson-Guptill

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 21,25 MB

Release : 2013-07-30

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 0823085910

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Book Description

Explore the World--in Polymer Clay! Polymer artists are connected like never before. As the acclaimed curator of the popular blog PolymerClayDaily.com, Cynthia Tinapple brings together 115 diverse artists from around the world to showcase the work of this new international community. Polymer Clay Global Perspectives invites you to explore the trends and cutting-edge styles that are influencing the future of this medium. In this masterful collection, you'll find: · Tips to create meaningful art that reflects your personality and vision · Behind-the-scenes profiles of 13 innovative artists in their studios · Step-by-step projects by contributors who share their signature methods, such as mokume gane,extruded canes, and adapted glass-blowing techniques · Galleries showcasing the best of the best polymer work in jewelry, miniatures, sculpture, and much more With artists including Kim Korringa, Shay Aaron, and Fabiola Perez offering their expertise, you'll find endless inspiration to take your art to the next level. Begin your own journey through the new landscape of contemporary polymer. A world of possibilities awaits.



The Complete Book of Polymer Clay

Author : Lisa Pavelka

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 39,13 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 Polymer Clay Beads

Author : Carol Blackburn

Publisher : Thunder Bay Press

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 20,22 MB

Release : 2020-06-09

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1645172244

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Book Description

Learn how to make your own polymer clay beads and turn them into colorful accessories and decorations. Making Polymer Clay Beads offers beginning and veteran artists a comprehensive resource for crafting unique beads of all colors and shapes at home. From selecting the right equipment and working with raw clay to making dozens of different shapes and adding colorful effects, this all-in-one guide will aid you at every stage of your artistic journey. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs enable the reader to craft a wide variety of beads to be used in making handmade jewelry and decorations.



Polymer Clay and Mixed Media-- Together at Last

Author : Christi Friesen

Publisher : Creative Publishing international

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 18,20 MB

Release : 2011-01-04

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1616733764

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Book Description

Mixed media brings lots of new possibilities to polymer clay crafting. Polymer Clay and Mixed Media—Together at Last is about making polymer clay figures—jewelry pieces, focal beads, décor items, knick-knacks—and incorporating beads, fibers, fabrics, glass, stones, etc. to create special effects. Embellishing polymer clay with mixed media adds a sophistication and richness without making the projects complicated or inaccessible to the average crafter.



The Art of Polymer Clay

Author : Donna Kato

Publisher : Clarkson Potter

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 30,70 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9780823003570

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Book Description

Shows how to create jewelry and decorative art with polymer clay, teaching basic techniques and offering such projects as floral forms, moldmaking, figurines, and mosaic bowls, in an updated handbook that includes new information on tools, clays, supplies, conditioning, and safety. Original.



The Polymer Clay Techniques Book

Author : Sue Heaser

Publisher :

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 36,19 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.



Found Art Mosaics

Author : Suzan Germond

Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company

Page : 140 pages

File Size : 18,31 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781402735059

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Book Description

Found materials are taking the craft world by storm because the creative potential is tremendous. Contemporary mosaic artists--who continue to expand the limits of construction and materials--can benefit greatly from this movement toward reuse. Even the mosaic neophytes among us can explore the myriad possibilities of these new materials with this fabulous guide. Learn everything you need to get started in the world of found art mosaics, from materials, glass, ceramics, natural materials, grouts, surfaces, sealants, safety gear, and more. The 27 projects here--including the Buttons & Pebbles Vase, Glittering Jewels Belt Buckle, and Recycled Bathtub Garden Planter--each reuse and repurpose objects differently, as the found object may be the surface, the tesserae, or both.