Download or read book The Polymer Clay Ultimate Guide 202 Polymer Clay Tips and Tricks to Make Working with Polymer Clay Easier written by Ilysa Ginsburg and published by Ilki Media Inc.. This book was released on 2014-02-26 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymer clay tips and tricks is jam packed with all kinds of polymer clay knowledge. We have each been working with polymer clay for over 20 years and have lots of tips and tricks we have learned along the way. There are 202 tips and tricks to get you started on your polymer clay journey. Here are some of the things we cover in this e-book: Differences between clay brands What you can make with polymer clay Mixing clay brands Liquid Clays Cleaning your pasta machine Blade use and variety and how to extend the life of your blades Tools and work surfaces Pigments and powders Inclusions Acrylic paint and liquid acrylic ink Textures and creating your own textures Molding Extruders Using stencils Armatures Antiquing Apoxie clay Baking your clay Storage We've made it Super Easy for you by collecting and describing 202 tips and tricks to working with polymer clay all in one place! This is YOUR #1 resource for discovering things that work well with polymer clay. Don't delay, the file will be instantly delivered to you after payment is processed. Start learning right now!
Download or read book Polymer Clay Book for Beginners written by Laurel Fennimore and published by Laurel Fennimore. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you in search of innovative projects that you can try out to sharpen your artistic skills? Do you have a passion for handcrafts and are curious about how to make your own jewelry, doll, and basic sculpture from clay? If so, then your search is over! This book, Polymer Clay Book for Beginners, presents art in the most beautiful and enlightening form, opening your eyes to the splendor in art with its focus lens on polymer clay. Why polymer clay? Polymer clay is a long time admirable art, and though it is just gaining popularity and massive international recognition, it allows you to show a very high level of creativity. It can be described in just two words; creativity and fun. It is best for children who like to play with their hands while working out their imagination. Polymer clay will give you great hours of crafting joy as you work your hands through the mixture. Polymer clay is also inexpensive and very easy to find. You are certain to find some in your local craft store. This is a very flexible art that gives room for innovations and sharp creativity. With polymer clay, any idea is worth birthing forth and is a potential art edifice, just with your hands, and lumps of clay. And yes, you don’t need to be a master to get it right, your mess of an innovation or idea could be celebrated as the world’s number one most outstanding masterpiece. As Sir Ralph Waldo Emerson rightly said many years ago, “every artist was first an amateur.” In other words, if any artist can build sculptures, as an amateur you can do much more, that is if you start working towards it, now. Well, all you really need to get started is your imagination and enthusiasm. With your imagination, you can travel into the ancient time and create the most beautiful art piece of all time and with enthusiasm, you can make it happen. In this beginner book, you will; · Be more acquainted with what polymer clay entails, its historical timelines and how it works. · Get to know the different application areas of polymer clay. · Be familiar with the terms associated with polymer clay. · Be exposesd to the tips, tricks and techniques used in polymer clay art that will set you on your way to becoming an expert in the art. · Be enlightened on the tools and materials needed to get you started. · Educated on the safety measures to adhere to when working with polymer clay. · Get started with making beautiful polymer clay crafts with the aid of the 20 polymer clay project ideas discussed in this book with step-by-step instructions and graphical illustrations to guide you along the process. …And a whole lot more! What more are you waiting for? Hone your creative abilities, and build your crafting skills with this beginner's guide to polymer clay. To begin your journey, simply grab a copy of this book RIGHT NOW
Download or read book Polymer Clay 101 written by Angela Mabray and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate beginner’s guide to crafting with polymer clay, featuring fun and easy-to-follow skill-building projects. Polymer clay is a very unique craft product. Once you become familiar with it, endless creative possibilities emerge. More than a basic how-to guide, Polymer Clay 101 presents a comprehensive, hands-on course in this delightfully versatile medium. Authors Angela Mabray and Kim Otterbein cover all the basics, from currently available types of clay to essential supplies and tools. With hundreds of detailed photos, they demonstrate a variety of techniques through a series of projects designed to help you learn as you create.
Download or read book Creative Polymer Clay written by Heidi Helyard and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a world of inspired and colourful jewellery-making from the comfort of your own home. Just make, bake and wear! In this comprehensive guide to modern polymer clay techniques, artist and designer Heidi Helyard reveals the simple techniques that can be used to create one-off, contemporary jewellery pieces with minimal tools and equipment. Polymer clay, which has been around for nearly eighty years, is currently finding itself popular amongst contemporary jewellery makers as the bright colours and sheer versatility of the material allows makers to create bold and graphic modern designs. The beauty of polymer clay is that it presents so many opportunities to explore colour combinations, patterns and texture. In this book you will learn ten easy yet exciting techniques including slab and cane making, marbling and colour mixing, inlay techniques, printing onto clay, surface embellishments and more to create twenty unique jewellery pieces. The projects in this book vary in complexity, but are accessible to both novice and advanced makers alike. If you are a beginner, the extensive step-by-step photos and instructions will help you develop your polymer clay skills and complete the projects with confidence. As you build your skills and learn the techniques via the book, you will realise that you can combine techniques to create all-new results. The skills you learn in this book will open up a limitless world of further experimentation for you to discover.
Download or read book Create Polymer Clay written by Andrea Melen and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-18 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces artists, art hobbyists, and polymer clay enthusiasts to the versatile, accessible polymer clay medium. A modern approach to sculpture art, polymer clay is the perfect choice for beginners and crafting enthusiasts. Here's A Preview Of What This Book Contains: The Basics about Polymer Clay How To Prepare Your Work Area The Sculpting Tools You'll Need For Polymer Clay The Basic Techniques Clay Techniques and Sample Projects Working with Wires Learning How to Make Necklaces and Bracelets And Much, Much More! Order Your Copy And Get Started Now!
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide for Polymer Clay Art and Craft Crackle Techniques written by Ilysa Ginsburg and published by Ilki Media Inc.. This book was released on 2013-12-08 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this tutorial, we will show you how to use many products to produce different crackle techniques. There are 14 techniques with 32 variations, 102 photos and 5 videos (almost an hour!) included in this tutorial. With the techniques you will learn, you can create crackled finishes on flat and rounded pieces, use many of the mixed-media supplies you already have on hand, and perhaps discover some new favorites! Never before have ALL of the crackle techniques for polymer clay been brought together in one place in a tutorial like this. We have experimented and tested many products and tools to bring you an ultimate guide where you will surely find a technique or two that speak to you, that you find easy to execute, and it will be easy to find and buy the materials you need. Ilysa and Kira have been creating tutorials for over 7 years together on their popular Youtube Channel PolymerClayTV, their website PolymerClayProductions.com, and in the art club in their private and fun crafting community CraftyLink.com. They have mastered the art of podcast and videocast, using Hi-Def cameras for recordings, and live webcasts for their podcasts. They've published a book together with F&W Media, called Polymer Clay Art Jewelry- How to Make polymer clay jewelry using new techniques. We are Ilysa Ginsburg and Kira Slye, and we have been creating with polymer clay for over 20 years. We are partners in PolymerClayTV, and co-authored a polymer clay how-to book called Polymer Clay Art Jewelry- How to make polymer clay jewelry using new techniques. We really mean it when we say new because we spend a lot of time testing and trying products from the art world (and sometimes not, sometimes we just see something interesting and give it a try) so that we can bring our discoveries to you. We hope you enjoy it and come back for more- there is an Ultimate Guides section on our website, PolymerClayTV.com where you can find free info and more tutorials. Have fun! And remember, if you have questions, you can easily contact us in the community at CraftyLink.com.
Download or read book Polymer Clay Techniques Book for Beginners written by Kyler Tyson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-11-21 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymer clay is a very adaptable medium which is ideal for learners and expert specialists the same. It very well may be a difficult and complex mechanism for the individuals who need to push the cutoff points. However, it is likewise exceptionally simple for apprentices and beginners to get great outcomes, when you know a couple of tips and deceives. Here are some useful polymer clay tips for fledglings. In case you're keen on a more top to bottom conversation of these points, a few of them connect to longer articles.
Download or read book Beginner s Toolbox written by Whimsy's Whittler and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to embark on your polymer clay journey, but unsure where to begin? Your ultimate guide to mastering the essential tools and techniques needed to start working with polymer clay.
Download or read book Polymer Clay Tips and Techniques written by Bernard Lamar and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-02-24 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clay sculpture is a great way to spark your imagination. It can be difficult to know where to start if you are new to clay sculptures. The following tips on clay sculptures for beginners will assist you in picking the right clay and improving your technique. It can be a challenging artistic challenge to work in three dimensions. This guide will show you how to create clay sculptures. It is broken down into easy to follow steps. To further your readings buy a copy.........
Download or read book Easy Polymer Clay written by Ruby Sophie and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-11-06 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy Polymer Clay offers beginners and veteran artists a comprehensive resource for crafting unique beads of all colors and shapes at home. From selecting the right equipment and working with raw clay to making dozens of different shapes and adding colorful effects, this all-in-one guide will aid you at every stage of your artistic journey. Step-by-step instructions to enable the reader to craft a wide variety of beads to be used in making handmade jewelry and decorations.
Download or read book DIY Polymer Clay written by Naomi Maya and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-11-04 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If crafts are big, then clay is colossal. From pins and pendants to bracelets, buttons, and embellishments, crafters of all ages are embracing the creativity that polymer clay inspires. This book is an encyclopedic book includes the latest techniques, handy tips, and trade secrets. This book presents a sweeping overview of materials, how-to fundamentals, and construction techniques. Also introduces the original projects with complete instructions showing readers how to make pendants, curio boxes, a necklace, and a bracelet. Clear, concise, and comprehensive, this is an essential addition to any crafter's library, no matter his or her skill level.
Download or read book Polymer Clay for Absolute Beginners written by Orazio Rosa and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-11 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If crafts are big, then clay is colossal. From pins and pendants to bracelets, buttons, and embellishments, crafters of all ages are embracing the creativity that polymer clay inspires. Polymer Clay For Absolute Beginners is an encyclopedic book that includes the latest techniques, handy tips, and trade secrets. The author presents a sweeping overview of materials, how-to fundamentals, and construction techniques. She also introduces different original projects with complete instructions showing readers how to make pendants, curio boxes, a necklace, and a bracelet. Clear, concise, and comprehensive, this is an essential addition to any crafter's library, no matter his or her skill level.
Download or read book Polymer Clay for Beginners written by Emily Chen and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start making beautiful art with this step-by-step guide to making trinkets, animals, plants, and more using this fun, easy, and kiln-free craft. Polymer Clay for Beginners introduces artists, art hobbyists, and polymer clay enthusiasts to the versatile, accessible polymer clay medium. Because polymer clay does not require the use of a kiln and needs only baking in the oven, it is an easy, approachable art form for even the most inexperienced artist to learn, as well as kids, families, teachers, and anyone else looking for a fun, boredom-busting hobby or craft. Professional artist and owner of Cat Bear Express, Emily Chen, demonstrates how to make adorable animal figurines, flowers, cookies, cakes, beads, and more through easy step-by-step projects. Each project features colorful, styled photographs demonstrating how finished pieces can be used, displayed, and gifted. A comprehensive tools and materials section and detailed information on techniques, baking, and glazing guide artists in their quest to become polymer clay pros. A modern approach to sculpture art, polymer clay is the perfect choice for beginners and crafting enthusiasts. The Art Makers series is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including embroidery and papier-mache.
Download or read book Practical Guide to Soften Polymer Clay written by Dawson Walker and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the moment, crafters are diving into stashes of craft supplies in order to find more craft projects to keep themselves entertained, and I am not different. I decided to break out my polymer clay stash in order to make a project that has been on my mind to do for some time, a ballerina. Excited to get started, I selected my colors, pulled out the clay I needed, and set to work. Almost immediately, I ran into a problem; my clay was rock solid. Every time I tried to work it; it would crumble into lots of little pieces. Polymer clay is one of the best clays for sculpting, but like any clay can harden if left too unattended for too long. Fortunately for me (and, as you're reading this, ) I know a few techniques for how to soften polymer clay after many years of trial and error. In this article, I walk you through what I know. Contents Is Your Clay Firm or Old? The Squish Test How to Revive Firm Clay Use a Mallet or Neverknead Tool How to Mix with Other Clay How to Revive Old Clay Give it a Bash in a Bag Use a Food Processor How to Mixing with Other Substances How to Keep your Clay Fresh and Workable? How to Buy Quality clay Storage Ordering Times
Download or read book Making Polymer Clay Earrings written by Liat Weiss and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-21 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete jewelry-making guide will show you everything you need to know about crafting with clay to make your own lightweight and modern clay earrings! Versatile, affordable, and easy to work with, polymer clay is the perfect medium for any crafter to try, and the possibilities are endless. Within these pages, you’ll discover 20 stunning step-by-step DIY earring projects that use various techniques, including marbling, texturing, stamping, foiling, and more. A helpful opening section on clay types and tools will prepare you before you begin, and template pages are also provided to help you make a variety of earring shapes.
Download or read book Polymer Clay Basics written by Monica Resta and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 2001-12-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take it in your hand, roll it into a log, cut it, shape it, and bake it in a regular oven--that's how simple working with polymer clay can be. Yet with this marvelous and versatile material you can make "jade" necklaces, bright and pretty Christmas ornaments, handles for a coordinated set of flatware, marbled surfaces, vases, and more. Filled with hundreds of close-up pictures and instructions that start right at the very beginning with the basics of modeling and heating the clay safely, this technique-and-project packed manual shows how to form different patterns (including dots, stripes, interweaving, and twirls) and use these designs to fashion everything from jewelry to practical housewares to stunning decorative items. Nothing could be easier or more fun.
Download or read book The Absolute Beginners Guide Working with Polymer Clay written by Lori Wilkes and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2012-08-29 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the successful format of The Absolute Beginners Guide series, this 5th book in the series is the perfect choice for beginners who want to expand their jewelry-making skills. Jewelry makers will love experimenting with the 24 easy projects in The Absolute Beginners Guide: Working with Polymer Clay. Helpful tips and instructions on the basics, tools, and color are followed by progressive projects that put techniques into action. Budding polymer clay artists will learn how to make and shape beads, add texture and surface interest, develop faux techniques, work with creative caning and pattern, and more.
