The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques
A Comprehensive Directory of Polymer Clay Techniques Covering a Panoramic Range of Exciting Applications
October 2007
Hardcover · 160 Pages
$27.95 U.S. · $33.50 CAN
ISBN 9780762430871
Running Press
Hardcover · 160 Pages
$27.95 U.S. · $33.50 CAN
ISBN 9780762430871
Running Press
Description
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.
About the Author
Sue Heaser is an internationally renowned polymer clay artist, teacher, and author. She has been working with this unique material for over 25 years and has published eight previous books on the subject, including the best-selling Polymer Clay Techniques Book (F&W). Heaser is chair of the British Polymer Clay Guild and runs her own company, The Polymer Clay Pit, which is the largest supplier of polymer clay products in Europe. She lives in the UK.