Celebrate special occasions with charming, decorative ideas. Filled with images, this book takes you step-by-step through the creative process of this art form.

Easy-to-follow instructions for making soft air-dry clay creations including works of art like the classic rose, tropical hibiscus, and elegant orchid. Also includes seasonal and holiday crafts and decorative ideas. Step-by-step guidelines and stunning photos make this exquisite art form accessible to all.

Polymer Clay Projects for Year 'Round Holidays and Special Events Mark your calendar! A whole year's worth of holidays, festivities, and special occasions can be celebrated with polymer clay. Party favors, centerpieces, wreaths, displays, decorations for weddings, birthdays, showers, and seasonal holidays can all be made (or made more special) using polymer clay. Projects include: • Christmas Ornaments • Wedding Flowers • Valentine's Day Hearts • Hanukah Menorah • Easter Eggs • Butterflies • Mardi Gras and Halloween Masks • Autumn Leaves

Publisher description

Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family

"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."

Kids will love learning to work with clay! These 52 projects use air drying, easy to clean up clay, making them perfect for home or the classroom!