Elegant Gifts in Polymer Clay

by Pavelka, Lisa

• ISBN13: 9781581805710
• ISBN10: 1581805713
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-08
• Publisher: North Light Books

Summary

Use the beauty and versatility of polymer clay to create elegant gifts your family and friends will adore. Lisa Pavelka guides you in creating 20 sophisticated polymer clay projects using the latest techniques for a variety of stunning gift ideas. Inside you'll find step-by-step instructions and full color photos to ensure success with each remarkable project. You'll discover easy-to-follow techniques for creating tortoise shell effects, rich enameled surfaces, the marbled look of mokume gane, foil resists, faux mother-of-pearl and the brilliant iridescence of diachroic glass. You'll use these techniques to create gifts such as a toasting goblet, a key rack, a votive candleholder and more. A wealth of sidebars, hints and tips take the guesswork out of crafting each of these stylish gifts. A gallery of projects is included to inspire you even further. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Lisa Pavelka is a frequent contributor to craft and polymer clay magazines as well as a popular guest on the Carol Duvall Show

Table of Contents

Polymer Clay 101	p. 10
Basic Polymer Clay Kit	p. 12
Working With Clay	p. 14
Skinner Blending	p. 16
Thinking Outside the Clay Kit	p. 18
His & her gifts	p. 20
Mokume Gane Pen	p. 22
Rose Cane Pen	p. 26
Patterned Foil Compact	p. 30
Faux Tortoiseshell Change Caddy	p. 34
Faux Faberge Enamel Pillbox	p. 38
Gifts to wear	p. 42
Floral Millefiori Watch Face	p. 44
Heirloom Photo Bracelet	p. 48
Faux Mother-of-Pearl Plumeria Pendant	p. 52
Asian Minaudiere Purse	p. 58
Teardrop Wire Choker	p. 64
Home decor gifts	p. 68
Tumbling Leaves Key Rack	p. 70
Incare Polymer Clay Clock	p. 74
Woven Keepsake Box	p. 78
Sutton Slice Magnet Frames	p. 84
Pinecone Bowl	p. 88
Anytime gifts	p. 92
Celebration Toasting Goblets	p. 94
Ancestral Photo Box	p. 100
Bowed Gift Tin	p. 104
Translucent Transfer Votive	p. 108
Powder Inlay Tag Book	p. 112
Gallery	p. 116
Resources	p. 124
Index	p. 127
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