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PolymerCAFE.... The complete guide to polymer clay. Packed with exciting articles and how-to's.
 PolymerCAFE August 2008
A Simple Cymbidium Orchid - Elizabeth Bonura; Elaine’s Beads - Barbara Forbes-Lyons
The Dotty Cane - Marla Frankenberg; Perfect Bead Tubes - Linda Hirschfield
Study of Shapes - Denise Graham; Puzzle-Face Keeper Cans - Maureen Carlson
NO FEAR Sculpting - By Les Polinko; Sphere Earrings - Hadar Jacobson
Texture Wheels - Irene Semanchuk Dean;A Fairy Portal - Kim Detmers
Beads, Beauty & Beyond - Polymer clay artist Mary Kay Specht shares her story about creating jewelry for cancer patients.
Plus many more features and columns! See Table of Contents
Item #10116Q Price: $6.99 CAD
 PolymerCAFE June 2008
Creating Georgette, Fantasy Cabochons, Warawara Earrings, An Unmatched Set by Kim Cavender, Wearable Book Pendant, No Fear Sculpting - The Goddess Figure, It's a Jungle Out There Purse Hook, Reversible Metal Clay Pendant, Blue Bowl Intermediate Project and more.
See Table of Contents
Item #10116P Price: $6.99 CAD
PolymerCAFE Spring 2007
Spring has sprung with Spotted Lily Jewelry by Jane Zhao and Calla Lily Canes by C.A. Therien. Part Two of syndee holt's "Top Secrets of Photographing Clay"; light and delicate "Bamba Beads" by Jackie Atiya; "Cake Topper Caricatures" by Marcelo Tonon Medeiros and more. Table of Contents
Item #10126
Price: $8.50 CAD (single issue)
PolymerCafe Fall 2005
This issue features Ellen Marshall, Marie Segal, Judith Skinner, Barbara McGuire and more. Jewelry, wildlife sculpture, wall art, scrap clay ideas plus regular features and columns. Add this issue to your collection now. Item #10121
Price: $8.50 CAD (single issue)
 Belle Armoire Jewelry Volume 3
Featuring some of the hottest trends in jewelry including metal clay, beading, metal stamping, paper collage, resin and fiber. For polymer clay enthusiasts, "Pounded Metal" look lentil beads, polymer clay and copper tube bangles, stamped inspiration polymer beads and more. On the cover, "For the birds" pmc pendants, folded metal collaged pendants, collage under glass, gold bauble bead & wire link bracelet. See more here.
Item #SYBELLEARMOIRE
Price: $14.95 CAD
 Creating Your Own Texture Sheets by Helen Breil
Tired of seeing the same mass-produced commercial textures being used in people's work? Do you want your work to be a completely unique statement? Curious on how Helen's designs were created and how the finishing techniques with mica powders and acrylic paint were accomplished in the images of Helen's work shown on this site? The instructional booklet "Creating Your Own Texture Sheets" shows you how to create, use and dramatize your own texture creations. The handy booklet format contains 8 pages filled with easy to follow step-by-step instructions and ideas and also includes 8 colour and 8 black/white images. You'll be creating your own unique designs in no time!
Item: HBB01 Creating Your Own Texture Sheets
Price: $4.75 CAD
 Creating Your Own Paper Castings by Helen Breil
Take your paper art to a new level by creating custom hand made paper castings. Surprisingly easy (common, everyday supplies) and quick (under 1/2 hour) when you follow Helen's step-by-step instructions for using her Designer Texture Plates. Express your creativity by incorporating your own unique castings either into your existing paper art or as an accent to your other crafts. 8 page booklet with 8 colour and 5 black/white photos includes full instructions and finishing ideas. (Click on the photo for a closer view)
Item: HBB02 Creating Your Own Paper Castings
Price: $4.75 CAD
Step by Step Beads September-October 2006
In this issue, Helen Breil shares her "Fold & Cut" technique to create striking beads. Includes her instructions for foil patterning. Examples of "Fold & Cut" Beads are on Helen's gallery page.
Item: Step by Step Beads September-October 2006
Price: $7.99 CAD
 Step-by-Step Beads - Sept-Oct 2004 The initial issue of Step-by-Step Beads which featured Helen Breil (note her pendants on the cover). This is the first printing of ther three part article which is again featured in Step-by-Step Jewelry - Winter 2007 above. Also, Marc Kornbluh's article on getting more from your metal clay, easy clasp solution by Bonnie Clewans, fun with foils by Pam East plus many projects.
Price: $5.99 CAD
 Step by Step Jewelry - Winter 2006
Features a complete guide to metal clays plus how-to articles by Celia Fago, Arlene Hildebrand and others. Polymer clay enthusiasts will enjoy Gwen Gibson's Petroglyph Pins, Patricia Kimle's Pink Granite Beads, Kathy Weaver's Classic Black & White Cane with many looks and more.
Item: Step by Step Jewelry - Winter 2006
Price: $7.99 CAD
Step by Step Jewelry Holiday 2006
24 festive designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings; includes a special wire section.. Full index here
Item: Step by Step Jewelry Holiday 2006
Price: $5.99 CAD
How to Paint with Jacquard
This gorgeous full colour project book takes you step-by-step through 20 projects using Jacquard Textile Colours, Lumiere and Dye-Na-Flow. These three unique paints are completely compatible and intermixable. Clearly written detailed instructions coupled with loads of pictures and sidebars exploring variations, this book will ignite your imagination and kick start your creativity. Softcover; 8 1/2 x 11"; 36 pages
Item: JAC8000106 How to Paint with Jacquard
Price: $7.49 CAD
 Altered Surfaces
Using Acrylic Paints with Gels, Mediums, Grounds & Pastes
By Chris Cozen, this 51 page book is filled with instructions and advice on using fine quality acrylic paints to achieve spectacular results. Page after colorful page of inspiring examples and photos of completed projects. Color mixing, backgrounds, mediums & gels, pastes & grounds, molding pastes and more. Tips, trick, and special effects such as acrylic "skins" and shimmering iridescents. Click on cover for larger view. Softcover. Price: $16.99 CAD
Clay Techniques to "Dye" for
Expand your polymer clay world with liquid dyes, paints, inks, embossing powders, and re-inkers. Judy Belcher, Leslie Blackford, Kim Cavender, Donna Kato and Debbie Tlach fill this book with fabulous techniques and projects. Multiple full colour images on every page.
Softcover; 8 1/2 x 11"; 35 pages
Item: DO5297 Clay Techiques to "Dye" for
Price: $13.99 CAD
 My Favorite Things in Polymer Clay
New techniques and projects by Donna Kato, Judy Belcher, Kim Cavender, Leslie Blackford, Cathy Johnston, Sue Kelsey, KLEW, Maria Del Pinto and Gail Ritchey. Rich in techniques, projects and colour photos. Donna shares her favourite pendant technique; Sue shows how she creates polymer clay art with working zippers; KLEW creates majestic beads and much, much more.
Softcover; 8 1/2 x 11"; 51 pages
Item: DO5284 Price: $19.99 CAD
Bead Techniques
Clay Jewelry with Bead Rollers
By Linda Peterson, designer and educator for Amaco. While the theme of this book is providing techniques to create a variety of different style beads, you will also learn creative ways to design focal pendants and assemble them into stunning wearable works of art.
Softcover; 8 1/2 x 11"; 19 pages
Item: DO3398
Price: $7.99 CAD
 The Art of Polymer Clay by Donna Kato
This book first appeared in 1997 and has remained a strong seller ever since. Donna covers all the essential techniques from millefiori to imitative to sculpture. Now in an updated version with updates on clays, tools, supplies, conditioning and safety. This is a reference book you'll turn to time and again.
Item: WG00357
Price: $16.95 CAD
 The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Techniques
by Donna Kato
In this book Donna presents an all new look at polymer clay. Photo packed chapters focus on exciting projects -- beads, bracelets, pins, pendants and boxes -- and showcase new techniques including image transfers, surface treatments such as stencils, stamps, paints, inks, sculpting, inclusions, special effects and finishing. Finished pieces by some of the biggest names in polymer clay, including Kathleen Dustin, Pier Volkos and Nan Roche plus Donna herself, offer ideas and inspiration.
Item #WG01362
Price: $19.99 CAD
 Polymer Clay Creative Traditions
by Judy Belcher
Subtitled "Techniques and Projects Inspired by the Fine and Decorative Arts", Polymer Clay Creative Traditions lets both beginners and experienced artists draw inspiration from painting and drawing, ethnic carving, quilting, ceramics, sculpture, glass, metalwork, and more. Through 300 stunning photographs and fascinating text, Judy reveals how these influences can be expressed in polymer clay; an invaluable guide to creating works of art that blend a great material of today with the greatest design ideas of yesterday. Item #WG04054 Price: $21.95 CAD
 Perfectly Pearl Ex
Tips, Techniques & Projects by Susan Pickering Rothamel
Clearly written and illustrated projects demonstrate many techniques for using Jacquard's Pearl-Ex powdered pigments. Step-by-step instructions showcase the incredible versatility of these beautiful pigments. Techniques covered include stampling, watercolour stamping, backgrounds, fabric painting and much more.
Item #8000066
Price: $8.99 CAD
Stamp & Slice Clay
by Michelle Emerson Roberts, Tracy Van Buskirk, Dayle Doroshow
Instructions on how to stamp, color or antique your designs and make canes and blocks for embellishments. There are even tips on how to use a wire jig to make glittering backs and chains for jewelry pieces. 19 pages
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Item #DO3351
Price: $7.99 CAD
Shrink Art 101
by Jane Roulston
Shrink Art goes upscale. Learn to create beautiful jewelry, cards, boxes and journals using a wide variety of techniques....stained glass, intaglio, beach glass, glazed tile and more. Discover how to shape plastic pieces, apply gold foil, create faux stone finishes and emboss. The author prefers PolyShrink Artist's Grade Shrink Plastic. 35 pages
Item #DO5138
Price: $12.99 CAD
Beauty in Beads
by Mary Harrison
The perfect book to get your creative juices flowing. Using various beading stitches, you can make beautiful pouches, bracelets, pins, pendants, journals and more starring divas, dolls and goddesses. 35 pages
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Item #DO5182
Price: $12.99 CAD
Simply Soldered
by Carrie Edelmann Avery
If you can use a glue gun, you can solder successfully. Learn basic soldering techniques and move on to jewelry, frames, boxes, books, canvas and solder accents to many materials. 35 pages
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Item #DO5243
Price: $12.99 CAD
Creative Canes
30+ Techniques with Polymer Clay
by Barbara McGuire
Learn Barbara's tips and techniques for colour and blend choices, instructions for basic and advanced canes, and tips for finishing. A wealth of information. 35 pages
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Item #DO5309
Price: $12.99 CAD
 Devine Divas
by Gail Ellspermann
Make captivating art dolla from a variety of materials. Learn how to work with papers, fabrics, beads, dyes, charms, fibers, paints and shrink plastic. Add your personal stash of found objects. Create a doll to showcase treasured vintage jewelry or to give as an unforgettable gift. Choose from dozens of whimsical designs.
Item #DO5216
Price: $16.99 CAD
 Polymer Clay Dolls & Faces
by Cindy Celusta
Create with clay & molds. Cindy Celusta shows how to make cards, jewelry, boxes and more. This book offers a whole new look to making dolls out of clay. Follow the easy-to-use instructions from start to finish. Try these techniques with Maureen Carlson's wonderful face molds.
Item #DO3354
Price: $7.99 CAD
 Inspired Wire
by Cynthia B. Wuller
A refreshing approach to wireworking basics. "Think of wire as a straight line that can be made into two and three dimensional shapes" says the author as she guides wire artists of all levels on a personal journey in design and creativity. Readers will move from the very basics of wirework to the principles of hand sculpting elegant jewelry. Inspired Wire projects include rings, link and bangle bracelets, necklaces, lariats and earrings. 36 beautiful wire jewelry projects; complete, easy-to-follow Basics section; clear instructions and step-by-step color photographs; 8 page gallery of Cynthia's stunning work.
Item #WG62563
Price: $21.95 CAD
 Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay
by Katherine Dewey
Inspiring ideas and innovative techniques taught by a master. Thorough instructions supported by more than 400 step-by-step colour photos and 200 detailed drawings cover the entire process of sculpting realistic figures, from selecting clay and gathering essential tools to the basics of modeling the human figure, to incorporating poses, facial expressions, ethnic and gender subtleties, costumes, and painted finishing touches. Easy-to-read maps of the figure illustrate the landmarks of the body, while scale diagrams indicate the simple shapes hidden within the human form, as well as how to combine and model those shapes.
Item #WG015030
Price: $21.95 CAD
Jewelry Just For You
Reflect style and confidence with jewelry that accents your face shape and wardrobe perfectly. Learn how to slim a round face with earrings that draw the eye downward or craft a pendant to highlight a favourite sweater. Make jewelry that will suit a round, square, heart-shaped or oval face as well as a round, V-neck, turtleneck or strapless necklines. 34 projects with many editor's "tips"; excellent colour photos accompany step by step instructions; 94 pages
Item #WG62563
Price: $21.95 CAD
 Book Arts - Beautiful Bindings for Handmade Books
The term "book arts" is used to describe handcrafted books of all types. When we think of books, the standard case binding is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Those are the books that you find in libraries and book stores everywhere. They have a charm and richness all their own. This book is a must for everyone who loves the creativity of paper. Learn how to make books from scratch with this "how-to" guide and idea book. The binding process is broken down into simple terms with an abundance of clear illustrations, diagrams and templates. All the most popular bindings are featured....piano hinge and accordian, stab binding, concertina and more! Ingenious closures, beads, papers and personal treasures highlight every project. 51 pages Look inside
Item #DO5220
Price: $16.99 CAD
 Jump Ring Jewelry
You'll be amazed at how easy it is to make chain jewelry from jump rings. Author Terry Ricioli guides you through working with jump rings, describes handy tools and shows how to make your own plain and twisted jump rings. Jump rings are fun to use and easy to assemble and Terry shows you intricate weaves that are a weightless joy to wear. 19 pages. Look inside
Item #DO3417
Price: $8.99 CAD
 Claying Around DVD with Lisa Pavelka
Discover your inner artist with polymer clay expert Lisa Pavelka. Work at your own pace as she guides you through the basics in Polymer Clay 101 and on to six exciting and enticing projects. As each project builds in complexity, your mastery of the medium will grow. Lisa shares variations of the projects to further inspire your creativity.
Item #JHB27038
Price: $14.90 CAD
 Millefiori Story DVD with Judy Belcher
Millefiori Story is packed with over two hours of easy to follow projects, tips and stories sure to inspire your work in polymer clay. Millefiori is a time honored glass technique that translates easily to polymer clay. Judy shares 26 different canes with 19 additional variations, from the most basic stripe to more intricate designs. You will create jewelry, home decor, and more to tell a story of your own. The interactive gallery is overflowing with more than 100 samples of Judy's artwork. When you see something that inspires you, jump directly to the technique used at the press of a button.
Item #PPPSMLS84311
Price: $27.99 CAD
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