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Color InspirationsColor Inspirations by Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio

Instruction and inspiration that focuses on polymer clay as a learning tool that you can use to explore your own color instincts and preferences and develop your own palette. Each chapter investigates a specific color principle supported by a related exercise, a "studio tool" assignment or demonstration, a jewelry project and a profile of a prominent artist. 144 pages.
HYBK2571   $21.95 CAD  Add Color Inspirations to cart

 

Clay Technoques to Dye ForClay Techniques to "Dye" For   Best Seller

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 color images on every page. Softcover; 8 1/2 x 11"; 35 pages. Click image for a larger view.
DO5297 $13.99 CAD Add Clay Techniques to Dye For to Cart

My Favorite Things in Polymer ClayMy 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 favorite pendant technique; Sue shows how she creates polymer clay art with working zippers; KLEW creates majestic beads and much, much more. Click image for larger view.  Softcover; 8 1/2 x 11"; 51 pages
DO5284 $19.99 CAD Add My Favorite Things in Polymer Clay to Cart

Bead TechniquesBead 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.  Click image for larger view. Softcover; 8 1/2 x 11"; 19 pages  Bead Rollers
DO3398 $7.99 CAD Add Bead Techniques to Cart

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 the reference book you'll turn to time and again.
WG00357 $16.95 CAD Add The Art Of Polymer Clay to Cart

 

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.
WG01362   $19.99 CAD Add The Art Of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Techniques to Cart

The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori TechniquesThe Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques
by Donna Kato
In this third book, Donna reveals the entire process; how to work with polymer clay, the basics of planning and creating a cane, and using color effectively. Dozens of canes, from simple to simply stunning, are included. Everything is clearly explained and illustrated with full color photos, the Donna Kato way. Throughout the book, examples of stunning work by such millefiori artists as Kathy Amt, Pier Voulkos and Kathleen Dustin provide inspiration. There must be a thousand ways to make beautiful millefiori...explore them all.
WG9918  $19.99 CAD Add The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques to cart

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Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay by Katherine DeweyCreating 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 color 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. Click image for larger view.
WG015030   $21.95 CAD Add Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay to cart

Creative CanesCreative Canes Best Seller
30+ Techniques with Polymer Clay
by Barbara McGuire

Learn Barbara's tips and techniques for color and blend choices, instructions for basic and advanced canes, and tips for finishing. A wealth of information. 35 pages. Click image for larger view.
DO5309  $12.99 CAD Add Creative Canes to cart

 

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 Face Molds or the Sweet Brier Face Molds. 19 pages. Click image for larger view.
DO3354  $7.99 CAD Add Polymer Clay Dolls & Faces to cart

Stamping Polymre Clay & WireStamping Polymer Clay & Wire
by Cheryl Nemanich, Lynn Krucke, Syndee Holt, Kris Richards, Marie Segal, Kathy Martin, Carol Heppner, Babette Cox
Filled with projects from well-known designers. Projects feature stamped impressions plus wire and other embellishments. Click images for larger view. 35 pages
DO5137  $12.99 CAD
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Art Faces in ClayArt Faces in Clay
by Maureen Carlson
Finely detailed and artistic whimsical creations to delight and inspire you. Includes a section on altering and embellishing molded faces for your own individual creations plus many projects to stimulate your imagination. Click images for larger view.  51 pages
DO5228  $16.99 CAD Add Art Faces in Clay to cart
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