Books about polymer clay and metal clay
reviews ©2008 by Stacey Apeitos
Polymer Clay
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Making Polymer Clay Beads; Step-by-step techniques for creating beautiful ornamental beads
By Carol Blackburn
Published by Interweave Press, 2007
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Fantastic variety of techniques for surface treatments and bead styles and shapes
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Excellent step-by-step instructions with great photos
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One of the best polymer clay books I’ve seen
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Polymer Clay; Creative Traditions; Techniques and Projects Inspired by the Fine and Decorative Arts
By Judy Belcher
Published by Watson Guptill, 2006
- Cleverly shows how polymer clay can mimic traditional art techniques
- Wonderful images of work by the best contemporary polymer clay artists
- Instructive and inspiring
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Stamping Effects in Polymer Clay with Sandra McCall
Published by North Light Books, 2006
- Great variety of techniques explained simply and shown off beautiful
- Super photography and fun layout to this book
- Tempting projects – where does one start?! I want to do them all, now!
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Stamping; Polymer Clay & Wire
By Cheryl Nemanich and others
Published by Design Originals
- Good variety of projects packed into a budget book
- Perfect for stampers who like working with polymer clay
- Will appeal to those who are into metallic or iridescent finishes
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Images on Clay II
By Barbara McGuire
Published by Design Originals, 2002
- Amazing amount of content for a 35-page budget book
- Great photography, including step-by-step photos
- Five pages of copyright-free clipart to get you started
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Foundations in Polymer Clay Design
By Barbara A. McGuire
Krause Publications 1999
- A great design resource for people interested in taking clay beyond the hobby level
- Showcases the work of many notable polymer clay artists
- Really shows off the versatility of the medium
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The Art of Polymer Clay; Creative Surface Effects
By Donna Kato
Watson-Guptill Publications 2007
- Very contemporary and introduces the latest tools and techniques
- Packed full of inspirational photos of high quality polymer clay work
- Comprehensive section on image transfer techniques
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The New Clay; Techniques and Approaches to Jewelry Making
By Nan Roche
Publisher: Flower Valley Press 1991
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The Polymer Clay Techniques Book
By Sue Heaser
North Light Books, 1999
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A good introductory book with projects appropriate for kids and adults
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Wide variety of craft projects and techniques
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Instructions are brief and to the point and illustrated with photos
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Liquid Polymer Clay; Fabulous New Techniques for Making Jewelry and Home Accents
By Ann Mitchell and Karen Mitchell
Krause Publications, 2003
- A solid reference on using this specific medium
- This book introduced techniques and effects not widely used beforehand
- Now looking a little dated
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Mixed Media Techniques, including Polymer Clay
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Sandra McCall’s Rubber Stamped Jewelry
Published by North Light Books, 2005
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Introduces a variety of interesting mixed media techniques
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Superb, large photographs
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Clear demonstration of basic jewelry techniques
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Making Beautiful Beads; Glass, Metal, Polymer Clay, Fiber
Suzanne Tourtillot, Editor
Publisher: Lark Books 2002
- A variety of techniques presented for true bead aficionados
- Step by steps provided for beads made of wool fiber, paper, polymer clay, metal and glass
- Inspiring gallery pages for all these sorts of beads except paper
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Mixed Media Mosaics; Techniques and Projects using Polymer Clay Tiles, Beads and Other Embellishments
By Laurie Mika
Publisher: North Light Books 2007
- Creative and fun projects, particularly if you already enjoy stamping in clay
- Suitable for newcomers to polymer clay
- Projects include wall pieces, table-tops, boxes and jewelry
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Metal Clay
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The Art of Metal Clay; Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
Sherri Haab
Watson-Guptill Publications, 2003
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Great reference book for working with this relatively new medium
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Addresses the basics of metal clay techniques
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Clear step by steps illustrated with photos
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Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry; Innovative Projects Featuring Resin, Polymer Clay, Glass, Fiber, Concrete, Collage Materials, and More
Sherri Haab
Watson-Guptill Publications, 2007
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Beautifully photographed jewelry, sure to inspire
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A very contemporary feel to a wide variety of projects
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Clear step by steps to ensure your success
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