Best polymer clay books books goodreads share book. Christi friesen, the always entertaining polymer clay guru, explains basic tips and tools for using polymer clay. The polymer clay techniques book by sue heaser, paperback. It is considered a classic and the perfect initiation into the many techniques of polymer clay. This book is specifically about polymer clay so all the tips and steps are about working with this medium. The complete book of polymer clay by lisa pavelka 1st edition 2010, paperback 3. Exploring process, technique, and collaboration with 11 master artists by judy belcher and tamara honaman.
This book has topped the amazon lists for polymer clay books on both sides of the atlantic for nearly 20 years. Sculpture clay, clay crafts, craft fairs, clay figures, clay fairies. Here is just some of what watsonguptill says about the new creating lifelike figures in polymer clay in their book release catalog. Jun 26, 2015 if you are a polymer clay artist and would like to recommend a polymer clay book that perhaps didnt make my cut, feel free to do so in the comments below. Sculpting wolverine in polymer clay comic book style. The thirty jewelry projects in it cover a wide range of styles, from simple, beachy necklaces to ornate baroque pendants to modern rings and bracelets. With the magical medium of polymer clay and this book, you can. Creating lifelike figures in polymer clay by dewey. Discover the wealth of creative possibilities that. I got it because i thought the jewelry designs were cool and ive spent quite a bit of time doing polymer clay over the years. I have been using the book as a guide and have used the correct proportions as what is said to use i am finding some of the proportions a little bit out so i do have to cut a unit down just to get the right size.
I have long admired the work of katherine dewey, and her creating lifelike animals in polymer clay book was a wonderful addition to my library, but this book, the one on human forms, was a book i truly coveted from the time i heard about its inception. Here are all the techniques you need to create oven clay projects. Join the clay club for new ideas, discount codes, and more. Polymer clay fantasy figures featuring polymer clay sculpture, action figure prototypes, and much more. This beautiful book focuses on polymer clay art jewelry, with 33 projects designed by an impressive group of 14 artists. Techniques and projects featuring transfers, stamps, stencils, inks, paints, mediums, and more paperback by. Being a sculptor at heart, i couldnt wait for this book to be published. This book is a good book but not brilliant some of the instructions are hard to understand and i wish they were a bit more clearer. Recommended for those just starting out in clay and well worth the money.
Im horrible at following instructions but the polymer clay techniques was extremely easy to follow and i am creating late into the night. The polymer clay technique book, in particular, has detailed stepbystep instructions for many techniques such as marbling, cutting, and making millefiori canes. How to work with polymer clay for beginners wonderhowto. Apr 29, 2008 creating lifelike figures in polymer clay.
Discover the wealth of creative possibilities that versatile and colorful polymer clay has to offer. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Thorough instructions supported by more than 400 stepbystep color photos and 200 detailed drawings cover the entire process of sculpting realistic figures. Get excited about playing with clay and shop all the supplies to prepare for this. Polymer clay 2006, by catherine duncan aimone this beautiful book focuses on. Oct 20, 2012 several of the books here are written and published by me and are exclusive to poly clay play. Definitely great for newbies as well as experienced crafters. Designs and techniques for making jewelry, pottery and decorative artwork by donna kato, making polym. Sculpting wolverine in polymer clay in this timelapse polymer clay tutorial. The complete book of polymer clay is an encyclopedic book by renowned expert lisa pavelka.
Tools and techniques for sculpting realistic figures paperback apr 29 2008. More than 400 stepbystep, fullcolor photos and 200 drawings. From pins and pendants to bracelets, buttons, and embellishments, crafters of all ages are embracing the creativity that polymer clay inspires. The mermaid project is ok, but the cyborg is circa 1950, complete with using a plastic bottle lid as the robots space helmet. With thirty projects readers will learn how to create natural shapes from metal, sketch. Shop for polymer clay art from the worlds greatest living artists. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. See more ideas about polymer clay figures, clay figures and clay. This video scrolls through the book showing the stepbystep. Roll your white clay through your pasta machine on the thickest setting. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This fun book shows readers how to make standalone character figures with polymer clay what the author calls oddfae dragons, treefolk, witches, wizards, fugitives from fairy tales, figments of the imagination, and the slightly offcenter.
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It includes tips which were new to me after 5 years of using polymer clay, including how to bake sculptures larger than the oven, how to avoid burns and pressure points and how to make your own tools for your particular style of sculpting. Since nan roches the new clay hit the market it 1992, there has been a steadilygrowing supply of polymer clay instruction. Mar 01, 2001 buy the polymer clay techniques book by sue heaser isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jul 01, 2008 buy creating lifelike figures in polymer clay by katherine dewey isbn. The complete book of polymer clay by lisa pavelka, paperback. I havent had time to give it a thorough read, but did browse through it quickly. Creating lifelike figures in polymer clay by katherine dewey. Well illustrated with works by polymer clay artists, they include projects for intricately pieced and shaped jewelry and art objects.
I find this book reads easily, its pretty clear in details and the images are fairly descriptive. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Jan 01, 2003 i had already been working with polymer clay a little bit, but couldnt find anywhere any books detailing how to create those cute little people figures. Lot of 2 books polymer clay for the first time holt, polymer clay jewelry 4. Like most polymer clay project books, this one begins with an introduction to polymer clay, related tools and. Wholesale craft supply warehouse in berkley michigan with an online store and a brick and mortar store. Im a newbie with polymer clay and this book is my polymer clay bible. Buy cheap polymer clay books online polymer clay book rentals. See more ideas about polymer clay, clay and journal covers. Tools and techniques for sculpting realistic figures. Creating lifelike figures in polymer clay penguin random house.
Thorough instructions supported by more than 400 step. When you sell a book named faemaker, making fantasy characters in polymer claysomeone might expect that these characters would also have a body out of polymer clay,not just bits connected with wire. Polymerclay crafters everywhere can learn how to sculpt realistic 68 figures using the authors simple techniques. Thorough instructions supported by more than 400 stepbystep color pho. Popular polymer clay books showing 150 of 155 art of polymer clay. Polymer clay sells a complete line of sculpey polymer clay, premo polymer clay, and polymer clay tools. The book begins with some basic techniques to get you started, including rolling, baking, and gluing. With the magical medium of polymer clay and this book, you can follow in her footsteps.
Beautiful elements, is a mixedmaterials jewelrymaking project and technique book that teaches simple techniques using wire, metal, and polymer clay to enhance and personalize beaded jewelry. An excellent book on polymer clay, as it covers almost all aspects of creating a lifelike figure, from measuring the clay to adding the final touches. Katherine deweys expressive and elegantly detailed sculptures enchant all who see them. Tools and techniques for sculpting realistic figures dewey, katherine on.
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