Art of Polymer Clay Designs and Techniques for Creating Jewelry, Pottery, and Decorative Artwork (Paperback Reissue, Updated)

Name: Art of Polymer Clay Designs and Techniques for Creating Jewelry, Pottery, and Decorative Artwork (Paperback Reissue, Updated)
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ISBN: 9780823003570

ISBN-10: 0823003574

ISBN-13: 9780823003570

Edition: 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Donna Kato

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Let artist and designer Donna Kato show you how to create exquisite jewelry and decorative art with polymer clay, one of the most exciting art and craft materials available. To explore the creative potential of this versatile medium, all you need is some clay, your hands a few simple tools, and a home oven in which to bake your completed project.

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony
Publication date: 4/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Donna is a well known polymer clay author, teacher and artist who worked in the medium for many years. Through the years, she has worked with virtually all the clays marketed in the United States. Donna is a regular guest on The Carol Duvall Show and has appeared frequently on Home Matters.



Introduction



Polymer Clay Basics


Polymer Clays


Tools and Supplies


Conditioning the Clay


Polymer Clay and Color


Making Basic Shapes


Cabochon Techniques


Basic Safety Guidelines



Millefiori: Making Canes and Loaves


Millefiori Fundamentals


Basic Canes and Loaves


Clichy Rose Cane


Face Canes


Using Millefiori Canes and Loaves



Surface Treatments


Onlay Techniques


Image Transfers


Working with Glitter


Metal Leaf Treatments


Manipulating Cured Clay


Bakelite



Making and Using Molds


Moldmaking Basics


Using Your Molds


Cameos and Molded Buttons


Creating a Molded Likeness



Imitative Techniques


Clay Mixing for Natural Imitations


Sheets of Stone


Material Integration


Translucent Effects


Imitative Striping


Metal Effects



Vessels


Covering a Vessel with Clay


"Weaving" a Vessel


Making an Unlined Vessel


Creating a Mosaic Bowl


Making a Box



Floral Forms


Tools and Preparation


Basic Construction


Leaves


Surface Design



Figurines and Sculpture


Sculpture Basics


Harvest Candlesticks


Larger Sculpture


Realistic Doll's Head


Source Directory


Index