The Complete Book of Polymer Clay: Techniques, Projects, and Expert Instruction for Jewelry, Home Décor, and Mixed-Media Crafts

By Lisa Pavelka

Book Overview

The Complete Book of Polymer Clay, by renowned expert Lisa Pavelka, is the definitive guide to mastering this versatile crafting mainstay--covering more than 30 techniques and 20 hands-on projects across every skill level.

Soft as putty and capable of mimicking everything from translucent sea glass to rich woodgrain, polymer clay is one of crafting's most endlessly surprising materials.

Pavelka builds a complete vocabulary of skills: Skinner gradients blending deep cobalt to pale ivory, intricate millefiori canes, mokume gane, faux stone and ivory finishes, image transfers, and metallic foiling-- all illustrated with 300+ step-by-step photographs. Even ambitious results feel achievable: pendants like slices of agate, vessels with the warm depth of hand-thrown pottery.

From first-time crafters smoothing their inaugural slab to experienced jewelry makers pushing into new territory, this is the keep-it-on-the-workbench companion that expands with you.

What's Inside:

Encyclopedic overview of materials, tools, and surface treatments -- everything you need before touching clayHandy tips and trade secrets drawn from Pavelka's years as a working designer and instructorInspiration gallery showcasing 50 original projects by Pavelka and other leading designers

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600851282
• ISBN13: 9781600851285
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.4" x 9.9"