Create a Polymer Clay Impression

Download or read book Create a Polymer Clay Impression written by Sarajane Helm and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a colorful new world Polymer clay is truly a medium that has few boundaries. Whether you're planning on beautify yourself or your wardrobe with buttons, barrettes or jewelry, or hoping to give your surroundings a colorful facelift, polymer clay is full of possibilities. Give everyday objects a shiny, eye-catching new look by covering them with clay in a broad spectrum of color and textures. Or create beautiful jewelry and beadwork using techniques that are surprisingly quick and simple. In Create A Polymer Clay Impression, Sarahane Helm demonstrates everything from the basics like baking and carving to advanced home decor themes and jewelry. As an accomplished artist, teacher and author, Helm has a true appreciation for polymer clay and the qualities that make it unique. • 20 creative projects such as miniatures, jewelry, masks, home decor, and gifts. • Discover how simple objects from around your home - from picture frames to children's wagons - can be given a new look, and new life. • Master the secrets and shortcuts of proper preparations, stringing, mold making and surface stamping.