Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls: Create a Fantasy World in Polymer Clay
by Maureen Carlson
from North Light Books
A world of polymer clay magic, all in one book! Features 15 step-by-step projects for creating clay fairies, gnomes, trolls and other enchanting figures All materials are readily available at local craft stores The whimsical creatures of fantasy spring to life through polymer clay projects in this beautiful instructional book. Readers will learn to create an entire fantasy land, from the secret door to enter this fantastic realm to the trolls, gnomes, fairies and mermaids who inhabit it. Step-by-step photos allow for re-creating the characters exactly, and readers are inspired to make their own imaginary creatures through a gallery of the author's own figures.
Making Doll's House Miniatures with Polymer Clay
by Sue Heaser
from Cassell
Creative Techniques for Polymer Clay Jewelry
by Nanetta Bananto
from North Light Books
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
Polymer Clay Creative Traditions: Techniques and Projects Inspired by the Fine and Decorative Arts
by Judy Belcher
from Watson-Guptill
•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.
Welcome to the Jungle (Beyond Projects: The CF Sculpture Series, Book 2)
by Christi Friesen
from Don't Eat Any Bugs Productions
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.
Polymer Clay for the first time (For The First Time)
by Syndee Holt
from Sterling/Chapelle
Readily available, inexpensive, and easily manipulated, polymer clay is an ideal beginner's medium, and Syndee Holt does an admirable job of introducing it. She sets the stage with background on materials and basic handling, then presents 27 approaches and variations as a series of questions on technique whose answers are full-fledged projects. "How do I make a pinroll cane?" for instance, explains a simple cane process and uses it to cover a candleholder. Other cane methods yield jewelry, a frame, a barrette, drawer pulls, and a covered pen, utilizing both basic canes (bull's eye, banner, checkerboard, blended) and pictorial types (flower, millefiori, star, face, shaman). The final section focuses on molds and textural effects such as metallic and rubber stamp effects to produce brooches, light switch covers, a box, and coasters. Most of the designs are fairly ordinary and there are certainly more exciting books on polymer clay, but this one does provide a thorough, easily understood introduction to this popular subject. --Amy Handy
No experience is necessary--with every beginner's question answered, you'll soon master the basics of polymer clay, and its unique traits and teachniques, from a perfect pinroll to heat-embossing powders. Novices will become pros in no time.
Stamping Effects in Polymer Clay With Sandra McCall
by Sandra Mccall
from North Light Books
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!
Make Your Own Playdough, Paint, and Other Craft Materials: Easy Recipes to Use with Young Children
by Patricia Caskey
from Redleaf Press
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.
400 Polymer Clay Designs: A Collection of Dynamic & Colorful Contemporary Work (500 Series)
from Lark Books
Imagine Your World in Clay
by Maureen Carlson
from North Light Books
Best-selling polymer clay artist Maureen Carlson has shown countless adults and children how to create charming works with this versatile material. Now, she brings more ideas to the children's audience, introducing new fun and creative projects. Children ages 6-12 will discover:
-Step-by-step projects including puppets, along with a wide variety of people and pets -Age-appropriate instruction from one of the most successful polymer clay artists working today -Ideas and inspiration for kids to make figures that look like friends and family
Children will love creating their own worlds with the engaging projects in this dynamic guide.
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