This accessible, step-by-step book helps kids create over 40 adorable animals through crystal-clear directions, and helpful photos and illustrations. From SLJ: ''Collections serving young crafters or in need of additional titles on simple clay projects will find this selection useful.''

Learn how to use basic shapes moulded from clay to model a huge menagerie of animals, from slithering snakes to flopping fish, merry mice and lovely ladybirds. Hours of fun await as you practice your shaping and sculpting skills on these enjoyable designs, each one featuring easy-to-follow instructions and charming explanatory photographs.

Provides instructions for making animals using three basic shapes, covering techniques, creating new colors, and adding finishing touches.

Children can add extra spooky flair to a bedroom or classroom with bats, vampires, witches, jack-o-lanterns, mummies, and more...all made from clay. The book covers materials needed, basic techniques, and provides more than a dozen projects

Start making beautiful crafts from polymer clay! Art Makers: Polymer Clay for Beginners is your guide to this 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 Emily Chen demonstrates how to make 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. An inspirational gallery provides even more ideas for those who want to continue learning how to work with this easy-to-use medium. A modern approach to sculpture art, polymer clay is the perfect choice for beginners and crafting enthusiasts.

Full-color illustrations and step-by-step directions for 29 miniature animals, including sloth, flamingo, narwhal, llama, and more. Suitable for crafters of all ages, the projects make charming keepsakes and unique gifts.