Faux Surfaces in Polymer Clay

Faux Surfaces in Polymer Clay
Title Faux Surfaces in Polymer Clay PDF eBook
Author Irene Semanchuk Dean
Publisher Lark Books
Pages 148
Release 2005
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 9781579907518

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New in Paper The colors, textures, and versatility of polymer clay make it a perfect medium for creating faux surfaces--and these 30 recipes for special finishing, shaping, baking, and molding techniques will transform polymer's appearance. Craft gorgeous faux gemstones; fool the eye with imitation metals, including Balinese silver and verdigris copper; and copy must-have naturals, from bone to leather. Or make simulated agate, slate, and marble. You'll find information on all the types of polymer clay, from translucent ones to some with mica powder, and see how to enhance their surface with paints, inks, wax compounds, and confetti. The unusual include a handsome makeup set, lapis lazuli drawer pulls, and Opal Earrings. "[A] well designed craft book...the end results dazzle."--Publishers Weekly Annex

Polymer Clay Surface Design Recipes

Polymer Clay Surface Design Recipes
Title Polymer Clay Surface Design Recipes PDF eBook
Author Ellen Marshall
Publisher
Pages 132
Release 2005
Genre 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.

The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects

The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects
Title The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects PDF eBook
Author Donna Kato
Publisher Watson-Guptill
Pages 186
Release 2007
Genre Art
ISBN 9780823013623

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Polymer clay has grown and grown and grown in popularity since the publication of Donna Kato’s best-selling The Art of Polymer Clay in 1997. And there have been so many technical advances, too. Now poly-diva Donna Kato presents an all-new look at one of crafters’ all-time favorite mediums. Donna Kato’s Polymer Clay Innovations begins with the essentials of polymer clay, including its working properties, plus tools, curing, safety recommendations, and color blending (with full information on the now-indispensable Skinner Blend). Photo-packed chapters focus on exciting projects—beads, bracelets, pins, pendants, and boxes--and showcase new techniques, including image transfers, surface treatments such as stencils, stamps, paints, and inks, sculpting, inclusions, special effects, and finishing. Finished pieces by some of the biggest names in polymer clay, including Kathleen Dustin, Pier Voulkos, and Nan Roche, plus Donna Kato herself, offer ideas and inspiration.

The Complete Book of Polymer Clay

The Complete Book of Polymer Clay
Title The Complete Book of Polymer Clay PDF eBook
Author Lisa Pavelka
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2010
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 9781600851285

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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 101

Polymer Clay 101
Title Polymer Clay 101 PDF eBook
Author Kim Otterbein
Publisher Quarry Books
Pages 193
Release 2011
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 1589234707

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

The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques

The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques
Title The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques PDF eBook
Author Sue Heaser
Publisher Running Press
Pages 0
Release 2007-10-09
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 9780762430871

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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 Color Inspirations

Polymer Clay Color Inspirations
Title Polymer Clay Color Inspirations PDF eBook
Author Lindly Haunani
Publisher Watson-Guptill
Pages 67
Release 2009
Genre Color in art
ISBN 0823015017

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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.