Artful Ways With Polymer Clay

by McMillan, Dotty

• ISBN13: 9781402702822
• ISBN10: 1402702825
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-01-28
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

Turn brightly colored pieces of polymer clay into a wonderful array of objects, from a Tiny Filigree Box to a Chunky Cartoon Bracelet. Learn how to shape, cut, and mold polymer clay, and enhance it with silk screening, rubber stamping, antiquing, gilding, transfer images, and more. You can even create faux stones like jade and turquoise. Both beginners and experienced crafters will enjoy building and expanding their skills. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

TOOLS, SUPPLIES & BASIC INFORMATION
How It Began	6	(1)
What Is Polymer Clay?	6	(1)
Safety Issues	7	(1)
Tools and Supplies	8	(2)
Which Clay Should You Choose?	10	(2)
Conditioning the Clay	12	(1)
Some Measurements	13	(1)
Baking the Clay	14	(1)
Color Mixing	14	(6)
SOME BASIC TECHNIQUES
Rubber Stamps and Clay Stamps	20	(1)
Molds & Texture Sheets	21	(4)
Image Transfers	25	(7)
Simple Silk-Screening	32	(2)
The Skinner Blend	34	(3)
Mokume Gane	37	(4)
Creating Canes	41	(6)
Antiquing	47	(1)
Crackling	48	(1)
Gilding	48	(1)
Sanding and Buffing	49	(1)
Glazing and Sealing	50	(1)
Creating Faux Materials	51	(2)
Rolling Beads	53	(1)
Punch Cutters	54	(1)
Inclusions	54	(1)
Inks and Paints	55	(1)
Buried Treasure Surface Technique	55	(93)
PROJECTS
Faux Jade & Turquoise Bracelets	60	(5)
Faux Braided Leather Necklace	65	(3)
Sun Catcher	68	(3)
Collector's Egg	71	(3)
Easel-Framed Pictures	74	(3)
Tiny Filigree Boxes	77	(3)
Dressing Up Your Clay Tools	80	(5)
Square Pendant	85	(3)
Mermaid Pinch Purse	88	(4)
Earring Holder	92	(3)
Buried Treasure Photo Book	95	(3)
Mini-Kaleidoscope to Wear	98	(6)
Chunky Cartoon Bracelet	104	(3)
Faux Carved Ivory Jewelry	107	(3)
Precious Pod Jade Necklace	110	(3)
Dragon Skin Treasure Box	113	(4)
Decorative Knobs	117	(3)
Elegant Fan & Light Pulls	120	(3)
Ring-a-Ding Necklace	123	(3)
Tall Teapot	126	(6)
Cookie Cutter Container	132	(3)
Silk-Screened Clock	135	(3)
Knotty Jewelry	138	(2)
Decorative Mask	140	(4)
Light-Bulb Vessel	144	(4)
Gallery of Artists' Work	148	(11)
Index	159