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Polymer clay is a very popular crafting medium. It is colorful, versatile, and easy to work with. Items made from polymer clay can be baked in an ordinary oven and finished using a variety of techniques and materials. This book explores a multitude of possibilities for conditioning, shaping, curing and mixing colors of polymer clay. Part one includes practical advice for choosing the brand of polymer clay and the tools best suited to your needs, a guide to appropriate glues, and tips on storing polymer clay and cleaning work surfaces. Part two takes you step-by-step through ten projects ranging in complexity from beginning to advanced, including faux cookies and candy, birdhouse ornament and soap dish, ink pen and jar lid covers, a christmas tree box, santa light bulb ornament and christmas package frame. Vivid color photos throughout illustrate clay, equipment, and finished projects. Includes a resources section with valuable references. Paperback, 100 pages.Isbn:801988691. Krause |