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Aaron Morgan, Paige Gilchrist
Making Great Gingerbread Houses: Delicious Designs from Cabins to Castles, from Lighthouses to Tree Houses
by Lark Books (NC) (Hardcover)

Sandra Mccall
Stamping Effects in Polymer Clay With Sandra McCall
by North Light Books (Paperback)

In this book, popular artist Sandra McCall combines polymer clay and rubber stamping with her trademark style--and a healthy dose of innovation. Packed full of new ways for crafters to use their rubber stamps, Stamping Effects in Polymer Clay with Sandra McCall contains: *Original techniques crafters won’t find anywhere else! *25 beautiful step-by-step projects ranging from brooches and necklaces to coasters and framed art *Techniques and crafts with wide appeal--perfect for anyone interested in polymer clay, rubber stamping, jewelry making or home decorating With effects ranging from stained glass to raku, these two popular crafts have never looked so good together!

Christi Friesen
Welcome to the Jungle (Beyond Projects: The CF Sculpture Series, Book 2)
by Don't Eat Any Bugs Productions (Paperback)

Detailed photos, step-by-step instructions and a quirky sense of humor make this 2nd book in the "Beyond Projects" series a great way to explore sculpting with polymer clay, no matter what your skill level. You will enjoy making exotic leaves and flowers, furry creatures, bugs and frogs, and add embellishments to your creations, using pearls, semi-precious stones and beads.

Patricia Caskey
Make Your Own Playdough, Paint, and Other Craft Materials: Easy Recipes to Use with Young Children
by Redleaf Press (Paperback)

Make Your Own Playdough, Paint, and Other Craft Materials contains more than one hundred recipes for making craft materials—dough, clay, paint, glitter, and other creative materials—with young children.   Parents, as well as childcare providers and teachers, will find recipes that use ingredients easily found in their kitchens. Many of the recipes have less than five ingredients and take just minutes to make. Besides saving money by not buying commercial craft materials, the process of making the materials can be just as fun and educational as the activities that can be done with the finished products. Included with the activities are some new ideas for materials that providers and teachers can use in discovery bottles and discovery tables in childcare settings.   In addition to common craft materials, there are recipes for: • Dryer lint clay • Edible candy clay • Non-toxic scratch-and-sniff paint • Waterproof glue • Sidewalk chalk • Clean mud • Bubbles • ...

Judy Belcher
Polymer Clay Creative Traditions: Techniques and Projects Inspired by the Fine and Decorative Arts
by Watson-Guptill (Paperback) (Release Date: 2006-01-01)

•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 ...

Maureen Carlson
Imagine Your World in Clay
by North Light Books (Paperback)

Best-selling polymer clay artist Maureen Carlson has shown countless adults and children how to create charming works with this versatile material. Now, she brings more ideas to the children's audience, introducing new fun and creative projects. Children ages 6-12 will discover: -Step-by-step projects including puppets, along with a wide variety of people and pets -Age-appropriate instruction from one of the most successful polymer clay artists working today -Ideas and inspiration for kids to make figures that look like friends and family Children will love creating their own worlds with the engaging projects in this dynamic guide.

Victoria Hughes
Polymer - The Chameleon Clay: ArtRanch Techniques for Re-creating the Look of Ivory, Jade, Turquoise, and Other Natural Materials
by Krause Publications (Paperback)

This book presents, in detail, how polymer clay can imitate various materials including ivory, jade, coral, shell, onyx, and turquoise through assorted finishing, shaping, baking, and moulding techniques. Eighteen unique and stunning projects, including an ivory pendant and an accordion-style jade book, are featured and illustrated by 250 beautiful, step-by-step photographs and detailed line drawings. A gallery of finished pieces by the author and more than 10 other skilled artists offers inspiration for readers to go beyond what is presented to make their own unique creations. Features: New, inventive, and amazing techniques to make polymer clay imitate more than ten different materials; Gorgeous photographs of completed pieces to inspire creativity; Complete information and step-by-step instructions for creating each look.

Teresa Layman
Gingerbread for All Seasons
by Harry N. Abrams (Hardcover)

Gingerbread is not just for Christmas. Patterns for 20 original gingerbread projects range from simple shapes like snowflakes to ambitious masterpieces such as a haunted house for Halloween and even a gingerbread carriage for a baby shower. Includes instructions, actual-size templates, and layout diagram for each project. 46 illus. 32 in full color.

Ann Mitchell, Karen Mitchell
Liquid Polymer Clay: Fabulous New Techniques for Making Jewelry and Home Accents
by kp books (Paperback)

Liquid Sculpey[registered] is a new medium with endless possibilities, and these two recognized experts have developed a considerable following for their handcrafted jewellery and accessories. Now they share their original sculpting techniques, so everyone can explore the exciting crafting opportunities offered by liquid polymer clay. Each chapter provides information on the development of the techniques and the medium or art application that inspired it. Twenty-two projects teach crafters how to combine polymer clay with beads, metal filigree and antique glass cabochons to create 11 unique jewellery and 11 home decoration items.

SaraJane Helm
Celebrations With Polymer Clay: 25 Seasonal Projects
by Krause Publications (Paperback)

Celebrate a year's worth of holidays, festivities, and special occasions with polymer clay creations. The 25 projects include party favors, center pieces, wreaths, arrangements, displays, and decorations for weddings, birthdays, showers, and seasonal holidays. Beginning and advanced polymer clay artists will find helpful step by step photos and instructions to guide them to successfully complete ornaments, dolls, Easter bunnies, May baskets, Halloween decorations, and much more. Techniques such as caning, stamping, and transferring are shown and explained in easy to follow detail. As a bonus, readers will learn how to transform polymer clay into graphic applications such as cards, giftwrap, journals, albums, and books.

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