This encyclopaedic book provides everything readers need to know about working with polymer clay. Clear, concise and comprehensive, this is an essential addition to any crafter's library, no matter their skill level. It features six original projects that include pendants, curio boxes and a bracelet. From pins and pendants to bracelets, buttons and embellishments, crafters of all ages are embracing the creativity that polymer clay inspires. This encyclopaedic book by renowned expert Lisa Pavelka includes the latest techniques, handy tips and trade secrets. Pavelka presents a sweeping overview of materials, how-to fundamentals and construction techniques. She also introduces six original projects with complete instructions showing readers how to make pendants, curio boxes, a necklace and a bracelet. Clear, concise and comprehensive, this is an essential addition to any crafter's library, no matter his or her skill level. For even more inspiration, this indispensable reference features a gallery of 50 original projects by Pavelka and other talented polymer clay designers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title: The Complete Book of Polymer Clay: Step-by-step Instructions, Original Projects, Inspirational Gallery
Publisher: Taunton Press Inc, United States, Connecticut
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN 10: 1600851282
ISBN 13: 9781600851285
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 789 grams

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The Complete Book of Polymer Clay, by renowned expert Lisa Pavelka, is the definitive guide to mastering this versatile crafting mainstay―covering more than 30 techniques and 20 hands-on projects across every skill level.

Soft as putty and capable of mimicking everything from translucent sea glass to rich woodgrain, polymer clay is one of crafting's most endlessly surprising materials.

Pavelka builds a complete vocabulary of skills: Skinner gradients blending deep cobalt to pale ivory, intricate millefiori canes, mokume gane, faux stone and ivory finishes, image transfers, and metallic foiling― all illustrated with 300+ step-by-step photographs. Even ambitious results feel achievable: pendants like slices of agate, vessels with the warm depth of hand-thrown pottery.

From first-time crafters smoothing their inaugural slab to experienced jewelry makers pushing into new territory, this is the keep-it-on-the-workbench companion that expands with you.

What's Inside:

Encyclopedic overview of materials, tools, and surface treatments ― everything you need before touching clay
Handy tips and trade secrets drawn from Pavelka's years as a working designer and instructor
Inspiration gallery showcasing 50 original projects by Pavelka and other leading designers

About the Author

An award-winning artist, Lisa Pavelka is recognized internationally as an authority on polymer clay. She has written three other books on the topic and regularly contributes columns and articles to "Family Circle, Belle Armoire, "and "Polymer Cafe." She has appeared on "The Carol Duvall Show, DIY's Jewelry Making," and "Beads, Baubles and Jewels" on PBS. She teaches workshops, leads crafting cruises, conducts trade-show demonstrations, and holds seminars on crafting with polymer clay. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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