Get Creative with Polymer Clay
by
Emma Ralph
ISBN 1-84330-986-6
Publishers description
"Get Creative with Polymer Clay" is a fantastic new book aimed at crafters with little or no knowledge of working with this wonderful material. It shows you how easy it is to create simple and stylish items. The book contains 17 step-by-step projects, all with clear instructions and photographs and includes useful tips throughout. Each finished item is photographed in full colour and many of the projects include a variation or alternative design idea. Polymer clay is a fabulous craft material - as well as being easy to use it produces a vast array of stunning results. The 17 projects in this book range from jewellery items, such as a faux enamelled bracelet, to gift ideas and gorgeous items for the home, such as the glittery bookmarks and mosaic picture frame. A comprehensive basics section at the beginning gives practical information on tools and materials, as well as all the essential techniques. With its easy-to-follow approach and contemporary design, "Get Creative with Polymer Clay" allows the reader to create fabulous, unique projects for a fraction of the retail cost.
About the Author
She regularly contributes to polymer clay and other craft magazines. She has her own mail order business supplying items for jewellery making. She lives in Coulsdon, Surrey. She is the author of Step-by-Step Polymer Clay in a Day, also published by New Holland.
Guild review
The second of Emma’s two books, this book covers a range of techniques and projects and is an excellent introduction to using polymer clay. The perfect present for someone who is new to the hobby.
Review by Philippa Todd