Clay Art for Special Occasions

Clay Art for Special Occasions

Author: Yukiko Miyai

Publisher: Island Heritage

Published: 2009-11-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781597007559

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Celebrate special occasions with charming, decorative ideas. Filled with images, this book takes you step-by-step through the creative process of this art form.


Celebrations With Polymer Clay

Celebrations With Polymer Clay

Author: Sarajane Helm

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003-01-13

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1440220131

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Polymer Clay Projects for Year 'Round Holidays and Special Events Mark your calendar! A whole year's worth of holidays, festivities, and special occasions can be celebrated with polymer clay. Party favors, centerpieces, wreaths, displays, decorations for weddings, birthdays, showers, and seasonal holidays can all be made (or made more special) using polymer clay. Projects include: • Christmas Ornaments • Wedding Flowers • Valentine's Day Hearts • Hanukah Menorah • Easter Eggs • Butterflies • Mardi Gras and Halloween Masks • Autumn Leaves


Life Hacks for Kids

Life Hacks for Kids

Author: Sunny Keller

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 132874213X

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Presents unique craft projects that have been seen on the Life hacks for kids YouTube show, including feather earrings, melted crayon art, a headband holder, and indoor s'mores, and includes questions answered by Sunny.


Modeling Polymer and Air-Dry Clay for kids and beginners

Modeling Polymer and Air-Dry Clay for kids and beginners

Author: Ez Productions

Publisher: Ez Productions

Published: 2023-03-23

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13:

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Crafters of all ages will love these 3 great clay art projects, which will make charming keepsakes and unique gifts! This book is designed for kids, beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums. You can use (for all of the projects) kid-friendly, no-kiln clay (like modeling clay, air-dry clay, polymer clay, etc), so they are perfect for home and classroom. “Squishy, colorful, and infinitely shapable, modeling clay just might be the most versatile art material for kids”. Teachers, parents, and kids will adore this funny and instructive book for sculpting clay. This kids and beginner's modeling book is perfect for a rainy day or art class project, and will help foster and encourage creativity in your children or students! Would you like a modern and simple approach to sculpture art? Polymer clay and other no-kiln clay would the perfect choice for beginners and crafting enthusiasts. The popular Ezra Productions with their new style of clay projects features a growing list of books that share modeling projects, including all kinds of Fantasy Figures. Each book contains, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as the finished figures. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. When creating with clay, kids are introduced to a wide range of cognitive and manual skills: - they’ll work three-dimensionally - make figurative models - use their imagination in making projects; and design with color - develop finger flexibility and motor skills. - cultivate the ability to appreciate colors, shapes, and patterns. (Grand) Parents and teachers will also appreciate this fun approach to learning, and will have a wonderful time helping kids develop their creative natures. Click “Look Inside” to see if the book is the correct fit for You! This is book 2: Modeling Polymer and AIR-DRY Clay for kids and beginners, A Step-By-Step Instructional Guide to create a Ninja, a Wizard and a Axe Fighter. Book 1 of this series contains the Instructions on how to model a Bowman, a Queen and a Knight. What age is the book good for? -The book is suitable for children, ages 5-13. Reading-age kids can work independently while younger ones can enjoy it as a bonding family activity. Important notice: This book has Easy-to-follow directions for every step of the crafting process for these 3 great sculpting clay projects. These clear and easy to understand step-by-step instructions feature full-color illustrations only and has no text at all! There is NO tools or detailed information on techniques, baking, and glazing in this guide. And there’s no need to buy a clay sculpting tools set, you can use your hands and everyday items you already have lying around the house! All projects can be made in your clay of choosing like: Fimo polymer clay, Sculpey clay, Das modeling clay Crayola clay for kids and all other sorts of air drying clay’s. Have fun!


Molding & Sculpting Polymer and Air-Dry Clay for kids and beginners

Molding & Sculpting Polymer and Air-Dry Clay for kids and beginners

Author: Ez Productions

Publisher: Ez Productions

Published: 2023-03-22

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13:

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Crafters of all ages will love these 3 great clay art projects, which will make charming keepsakes and unique gifts! This book is designed for kids, beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums. You can use (for all of the projects) kid-friendly, no-kiln clay (like modeling clay, air-dry clay, polymer clay, etc), so they are perfect for home and classroom. “Squishy, colorful, and infinitely shapable, modeling clay just might be the most versatile art material for kids”. Teachers, parents, and kids will adore this funny and instructive book for sculpting clay. This kids and beginner's modeling book is perfect for a rainy day or art class project, and will help foster and encourage creativity in your children or students! Would you like a modern and simple approach to sculpture art? Polymer clay and other no-kiln clay would the perfect choice for beginners and crafting enthusiasts. The popular Ezra Productions with their new style of clay projects features a growing list of books that share modeling projects, including all kinds of Fantasy Figures. Each book contains, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as the finished figures. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. When creating with clay, kids are introduced to a wide range of cognitive and manual skills: they’ll work three-dimensionally make figurative models use their imagination in making projects; and design with color develop finger flexibility and motor skills. cultivate the ability to appreciate colors, shapes, and patterns. (Grand) Parents and teachers will also appreciate this fun approach to learning, and will have a wonderful time helping kids develop their creative natures. Click “Look Inside” to see if the book is the correct fit for You! This is book 1: Modeling Polymer and AIR-DRY Clay for kids and beginners, A Step-By-Step Instructional Guide to create a Ninja, a Wizard and a Axe Fighter. Book 2 of this series contains the Instructions on how to model a Bowman, a Queen and a Knight. What age is the book good for? -The book is suitable for children, ages 5-13. Reading-age kids can work independently while younger ones can enjoy it as a bonding family activity. Important notice: This book has Easy-to-follow directions for every step of the crafting process for these 3 great sculpting clay projects. These step-by-step instructions feature full-color illustrations only and it has no text at all! There is NO tools or detailed information on techniques, baking, and glazing in this guide. And there’s no need to buy a clay sculpting tools set, you can use your hands and everyday items you already have lying around the house! All projects can be made in your clay of choosing like: Fimo polymer clay, Sculpey clay, Das modeling clay Crayola clay for kids and all other sorts of air drying clay’s. Have fun!


Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay

Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay

Author: Katherine Dewey

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2000-03-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1440321957

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Enchanting, exquisitely detailed and full of personality, Katherine Dewey's animal sculptures delight all who see them. With the friendly medium of polymer clay and the step-by-step instructions in this book, you can achieve the same magical results! Inside, Katherine leads you through then utterly charming projects, such as a sweet little bluebird, a basset hound and a white-tailed fawn. And that's just the start! The "Making Changes" chapter will help you create your own original animal creations by changing poses, making realistic bases, and even modeling your animals to look like bronze, fade and other materials.


Clay Art for All Seasons

Clay Art for All Seasons

Author: Yukiko Miyai

Publisher: Island Heritage

Published: 2007-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781597002561

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Easy-to-follow instructions for making soft air-dry clay creations including works of art like the classic rose, tropical hibiscus, and elegant orchid. Also includes seasonal and holiday crafts and decorative ideas. Step-by-step guidelines and stunning photos make this exquisite art form accessible to all.


Mixed-Media Mosaics

Mixed-Media Mosaics

Author: Laurie Mika

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-05-24

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1600612156

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Imagine beautiful mosaic pieces with tiles that you easily create yourself! Mixed-Media Mosaics offers a fresh, new approach to a traditional art form. By making your own tiles from polymer clay, you control the size, shape, color and even the texture, resulting in beautiful finished pieces that include tabletops, boxes, jewelry and shrines. In addition to learning traditional tiling techniques such as working with grout and cutting glass tile, you'll also explore creative options for personalizing tiles: • Discover the magic of mica powders and the regal look they can give to mosaics • Learn quick and easy ways of adding paint to handcrafted and commercial tile • See how easy it is to create molds and cast your own relief tiles • Find ways to add personal meaning to your work with the addition of text tiles • Experiment with the addition of beads, jewelry and other embellishments by embedding them right into the tile! Whether you'd like to complete a mosaic tabletop for your patio, a jewelry box as a special gift, or simply experiment with jewelry, you'll find the inspiration you seek in Mixed-Media Mosaics. Start creating your custom mosaic pieces today.


Clay Day

Clay Day

Author: Nancy Javier

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781601402448

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Instructions for making jewelry, hair ornaments, gifts and decorative objects of polymer clay.


The Artful Parent

The Artful Parent

Author: Jean Van't Hul

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2019-06-11

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1611807204

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Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family