Polymer Clay for Beginners Introduction I remember the day I discovered polymer clay. This was before video tutorials became so accessible, and search engines were still working out their kinks. I found a Japanese website with a simple image gallery full of tiny, realistic-looking foods arranged in various scenes, and I fell in love. The next day, I went to my local art and craft store and picked up a couple of packs of clay. My first pieces were not pretty. They honestly weren’t much more than lumps of reddish-brown clay meant to look like loaves of bread, but I didn’t let that deter me. I made things because it was fun, and over many years, I came to develop a style and techniques of my own. In this book, I hope to share some of the things I’ve learned and inspire you to make some wonderful creations of your own. Let’s get started! Tools & Materials Techniques Mixing Colors Baking Guidelines Troubleshooting Tips Burned Clay Underbaked Clay Applying A Glaze Simple step-by-step projects for making art with polymer clay Food: Fruit Tart In addition to making three-dimensional pieces like the ones you’ve already seen in this book, you can try combining two or more colors of clay into a single rod. Cutting the rod into slices creates a two-dimensional pattern that’s ideal for making flowers, jewelry, and buttons. Animals: Cat Cats love to relax, and this little one is no exception! Try adding closed eyes for a cute variation on a sleepy kitty. Add A Ball Of Yarn: Now that you’ve created an adorable little black cat, why not add a ball of yarn for a fun pop of color? Plants: Succulent Succulents are hardy, drought-resistant plants that come in many beautiful shapes and colors. Once you’ve learned how to make one using polymer clay, you can try using different colors of clay to create a variety of succulent plants. Beads Bead-making is another popular use for polymer clay and a great way to use up your scrap clay! Let’s try making two shapes of beads: round and geometric. About The Artist Emily Chen is a self-taught polymer clay artist, owner of Cat Bear Express, and author of Kawaii Polymer Clay Creations. Her work is inspired by everyday life, from food in the kitchen to the flowers in the garden. She is an advocate of lifelong learning and can often be found reading about and experimenting with new techniques. Emily also loves hearing from her readers, whether it’s answering questions about clay or sharing photos of inspired projects! Find her on Etsy, Instagram, and Facebook at Cat Bear Express.
✔ Author(s): Emily Chen
✔ Title: Polymer Clay for Beginners: Inspiration, techniques, and simple step-by-step projects for making art with polymer clay (Volume 1) (Art Makers, 1)
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (855 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1633226328
✔ Language: English
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✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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