Polymer Clay Creative Traditions: Techniques and Projects Inspired by the Fine and Decorative Arts

Polymer Clay Creative Traditions: Techniques and Projects Inspired by the Fine and Decorative Arts
by Judy Belcher

Polymer Clay Creative Traditions: Techniques and Projects Inspired by the Fine and Decorative Arts
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Author: Judy Belcher
Photographer: Steve Payne
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-01-01
ISBN: 0823040658
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Watson-Guptill

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Book Review: Judy's the bomb!
Summary: 5 Stars

She knows all the ins and outs of using polymer clay. She can make it gorgeous and, with easy directions, she can show you how to as well. I have followed the signs and, in the end, unlike many others, my pieces look just as good as hers!! Miracle!

Summary of Polymer Clay Creative Traditions: Techniques and Projects Inspired by the Fine and Decorative Arts

.A one-of-a-kind resource that shows polymer clay artists how to use historic design ideas in their work

. More than 30 exciting techniques and projects illustrated with clear step-by-step photos

. Features the work of today's biggest names in polymer clay, including Donna Kato, Pier Voulkos, Kathleen Dustin, Ford + Forlano, and KLEW

Thousands of crafters have discovered that polymer clay is versatile, easy to use, and just plain fun. Now they can use this exciting medium to create remarkable new work inspired by the decorative arts of the past. Polymer Clay Creative Traditions lets both beginners and experienced artisans draw inspiration form painting and drawing, ethnic carving, quilting, ceramics, sculpture, glass, metalwork, and more. Thorough 300 stunning photographs and fascinating text, author Judy Belcher reveals how these influences can be exptessed in polymer clay. Introduction on the history and handling, plus tips and techniques throughout the book, make Polymer Clay Creative Traditions an invaluable guide to creating works of art that blend a great material of today with the greatest design ideas of yesterday.

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