Art Makers: Polymer Clay for Beginners

Author: Emily Chen
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633226328
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 131

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.

The Complete Book of Polymer Clay

Author: Lisa Pavelka
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781600851285
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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.

Polymer Clay for the First Time

Author: Syndee Holt
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780806968278
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description
"It is easy to think of polymer clay as glorified modeling clay, but as a serious craft medium, it requires knowing some basic techniques. These are covered in great detail with excellent photos...Beginners will find many of their questions answered...After mastering the basics one can move on to complex projects such as miniature villages...Recommended."--"Library Journal."

The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques

Author: Sue Heaser
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780762430871
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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.

Make Cute Stuff with Polymer Clay

Author: Shelley Kommers
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 1600589405
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 130

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

Polymer Clay Color Inspirations

Author: Lindly Haunani
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0823015017
Category : Color in art
Languages : en
Pages : 67

Book Description
Renowned for their courses and workshops on color, the authors offer instruction and inspiration that focuses on polymer clay as a learning tool that crafters can use to explore their own color instincts and preferences. Each chapter investigates a color principle supported by a jewelry project.

Patterns in Polymer

Author: Julie Picarello
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
ISBN: 1627000674
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 97

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.

Polymer Clay 101

Author: Kim Otterbein
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1589234707
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
"Beginner's guide to crafting with polymer clay, teaching all the basic techniques through easy projects. Includes DVD-ROM"--Provided by publisher.

Making Animal Characters in Polymer Clay

Author: Sherian Frey
Publisher: Northlight
ISBN: 9781581800418
Category : Animal sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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.

The Polymer Clay Techniques Book

Author: Sue Heaser
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781840922332
Category : Polymer clay craft
Languages : en
Pages : 128

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.