Liquid Polymer Clay Fabulous New Techniques for Making Jewelry and Home Accents

Name: Liquid Polymer Clay Fabulous New Techniques for Making Jewelry and Home Accents
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ISBN: 9780873495639

ISBN-10: 0873495632

ISBN-13: 9780873495639

Edition: 2003

Authors: Ann Mitchell, Karen Mitchell

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Two experts who have developed handcrafted jewellery and accessories using liquid polymer clay, share their techniques in this title which contains 22 projects combining polymer clay with beads, metal filigree and antique cabochons to create jewellery and decorative items for the home.

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List price: $21.99
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Krause Publications
Publication date: 5/30/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English

Ann Mitchell is a registered nurse and teacher with 30 years experience in the health and social care sector. Ann is an experienced practitioner and nurse tutor and currently works for The Open University as a senior lecturer and mental health lead. She has taught, assessed and written a range of health and social care courses, learning materials and texts and has a particular interest in the physical and mental health needs of Black and Minority Ethnic groups.

Sarah Mitchell Hansen expanded The Model Bakery to the Oxbow Public Market in 2008 and lives in Napa Valley, California.

Introduction	p. 8
Working With Solid and Liquid Polymer Clay	p. 9
Solid Polymer Clay	p. 10
Handling	p. 10
Work surface	p. 10
Conditioning	p. 10
Color Mixing	p. 11
Storage	p. 11
Baking	p. 11
Finishing	p. 12
Clean up	p. 12
Liquid Polymer Clay	p. 12
Handling	p. 13
Work surface	p. 13
Conditioning	p. 13
Color mixing	p. 13
Storage	p. 14
Baking	p. 14
Finishing	p. 15
Clean up	p. 15
Safety Reminders	p. 15
Tool Kits	p. 16
Baking kit	p. 17
Basic tool kit	p. 17
Liquid polymer clay tool kit	p. 18
Extra tool kit	p. 18
Basic jewelry findings kit	p. 18
Adhesives kit	p. 19
Basic Applications and Techniques	p. 20
Adhesive Applications	p. 22
Attaching pin backs	p. 22
Attaching earring posts	p. 23
Loop reinforcement	p. 23
Cabochon application	p. 23
Clay Softener	p. 24
Glazes and Finishes	p. 24
Glaze for metallic leaf and mica powders	p. 24
Decoupage	p. 24
Glaze for glass	p. 24
Transfers	p. 25
Transfer on glass	p. 25
Transfer from paper	p. 26
Applications for Tinted Liquid Polymer Clay	p. 27
Painting with clay	p. 27
Impression glazing	p. 28
Mosaics	p. 29
Tile mosaics	p. 29
Sheet mosaics	p. 29
Marbling	p. 31
Glass Effects	p. 32
Enameling	p. 32
Cloisonne	p. 33
Stained glass	p. 33
Lampworked beads	p. 34
Clay Sheet Variations	p. 35
Veneers	p. 34
Clay fabric	p. 34
Tips	p. 36
Making Molds	p. 38
Stamped mold	p. 38
Carved transfer mold	p. 38
Carved mold	p. 38
Reverse mold	p. 39
Double sided mold	p. 39
Multiple-element mold	p. 39
Sculpted mold	p. 40
Purchased molds	p. 40
Molding liquid polymer clay	p. 40
Pattern Design	p. 41
Creating composite transfers	p. 41
Layered transfers	p. 41
Project patterns using Shapelets	p. 41
Jewelry Tips	p. 42
Crimp beads	p. 42
Adding a clasp	p. 42
Memory wire	p. 42
Using head pins for drops	p. 43
Connecting beads with eye pins	p. 43
Materials Preparation	p. 44
Wood preparation	p. 44
Glass and metal preparation	p. 44
Solid Polymer Clay Sheets	p. 44
Measurements	p. 45
Quantities of clay	p. 45
Pasta machine settings	p. 45
Baking temperature conversions	p. 45
Bead and cabochon measurements	p. 45
Wire gauges	p. 45
Images and Transfers	p. 46
Creating Art	p. 46
Imagery in Art	p. 47
Imagery on Polymer Clay	p. 47
Transfer Cameo Pendant	p. 48
Transfer Window Candle Lamp	p. 51
Clay Fabric Choker	p. 54
Clay Fabric Purse	p. 57
Gallery of Ideas	p. 62
Impression Glazing	p. 64
Motifs	p. 64
Impression Glazing	p. 65
Grape Leaf Textured Barrette	p. 66
Stamped Magnet Frame	p. 69
Shell Necklace	p. 72
Leaf Votive	p. 74
Gallery of Ideas	p. 76
Interpretive Imitation	p. 78
Interpreting the Past	p. 78
Mosaics	p. 78
Terra Cotta	p. 79
Interpretive Imitation	p. 79
Mosaic Star Pin	p. 80
Mosaic Candlestick	p. 83
Terra Cotta Bracelet	p. 86
Terra Cotta Picture Frame	p. 88
Gallery of Ideas	p. 92
Surface Decoration	p. 94
Dimensional Details	p. 94
Marbling	p. 94
Fiorato	p. 94
Surface Decoration	p. 95
Marbled Earrings	p. 96
Marbled Leaf Clock	p. 99
Fiorato Bead Necklace	p. 104
Fiorato Vase	p. 107
Gallery of Ideas	p. 110
Glass Effects	p. 112
Adaptation of Techniques	p. 112
Enamel	p. 112
Cloisonne	p. 112
Stained Glass	p. 113
Glass Effects in Polymer Clay	p. 113
Enameled Cuff	p. 114
Enameled Button Compact	p. 118
Cloisonne Pin	p. 121
Cloisonne Treasure Box	p. 124
Stained Glass Drop Earrings	p. 128
Stained Glass Holly Ornament	p. 131
Gallery of Ideas	p. 134
Patterns and Transfers	p. 136
Glossary	p. 140
Resources	p. 141
Bibliography/Notes	p. 142
Index	p. 143
About the Authors/Photographer	p. 144
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