Polymer Pizzazz
Polymer Pizzazz

Author:

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 0871162369

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Polymer clay is probably the most versatile, most enjoyable craft medium of them all. It can be sculpted, carved, molded, stamped, textured, sanded, and then baked in a regular oven. How easy is that? Now Polymer Pizzazz makes working with polymer clay even more fun and rewarding--by introducing beginners to basic tools and techniques, then presenting 25 beautiful jewelry projects. With clear step-by-step instructions and helpful color photography, anyone can learn to make bold, bright beads, playful fish-shaped pendants, elegant faux stone necklaces, and much more!

Polymer Pizzazz 2
Polymer Pizzazz 2

Author: Editors of Art Jewelry magazine

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2013-03-20

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0871167638

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With over 25 jewelry projects from Bead&Button and Art Jewelry magazines, Polymer Pizzazz 2, a follow-up to the praised Polymer Pizzazz, focuses on the various ways polymer clay can be shaped, stamped, sculpted, and textured to make pendants, beads, and other jewelry components. In addition to basic techniques, readers learn how to achieve dramatic effects by mixing in other materials such as paints and pearlescent and metallic powders. This book also includes an introduction on how to use polymer, and is organized by technique for easy reference. Polymer Pizzazz 2 is a perfect progression to the next polymer level.

Patterns in Polymer
Patterns in Polymer

Author: Julie Picarello

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2013-03-20

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1627000674

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With her unmatched eye for color, color mixing and layering, well-known artist and fan favorite Julie Picarello helps beginners and advanced polymer artisans design, texture and finish gorgeous art beads using relatively simple techniques. In-depth introduction sections cover basics, color inspiration and recipes, and needed tools and materials. The book includes 7 mini projects and 10 finished jewelry projects, while callouts at the beginning of each project let the readers know exactly what specialized techniques will be learned. It’s the color that makes polymer clay truly exciting, and this book uses color like you’ve never seen it before.

Perfectly Paired: Designing Jewelry With Polymer and Metal Clays
Perfectly Paired: Designing Jewelry With Polymer and Metal Clays

Author: Patricia Kimle

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2013-03-20

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1627000364

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Each stunning project in Perfectly Paired: Designing Jewelry with Polymer and Metal Clays explores the interplay of textures and colors by combining two beautiful media: polymer clay and metal clay. Clear, concise writing and thorough step-by-step photos make rich inspiration for aspiring polymer or metal clay artists. The elegant jewelry pieces laid out here include pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pins, and charms. More than 20 sophisticated projects include variations and ideas that showcase each medium at its best.

Artful Polymer Clay
Artful Polymer Clay

Author: Gail Ritchey

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2013-03-20

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1627000410

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Gail Ritchey is known for her innovative uses of polymer clay in home decor items, jewelry, and miniatures. She brings a wealth of experience to this collection of 23 fun and beautiful projects that require no special skills or classes. Chapters are divided by techniques such as molding, rolling, shaping, marbling, cutting, punching, stamping, chatoyant, extruding, and mokume gane. Beginner and intermediate artisans can quickly start making elegant cameos, vases, frames, containers, and other attractive and useful objects by following Ritchey's simple, step-by-step techniques.

2015 Crafter's Market
2015 Crafter's Market

Author: Kelly Biscopink

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-10-17

Total Pages: 590

ISBN-13: 144024006X

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Turn your crafting into a career! 2015 Crafter's Market is the perfect start to your crafting career. Thousands of artists and writers have relied on us to develop their careers and navigate the changing landscape of their fields using our sister publications, Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market and Writer's Market. For the first time, that same resource is available for crafters! The 2015 Crafter's Market introduces a whole world of possibilities for marketing your craft! Expand your business with these resources: • Complete, up-to-date information for more than 1,000 craft market resources, including craft shows, magazines, book publishers, online marketplaces and more! • Markets for a variety of crafts, including quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, papercrafting and jewelry making. • Articles on the basics of freelancing--from basic copyright information to tips on promoting your work. • Informative articles on social media marketing, wholesale and consignment sales and pricing your crafts. • Inspiring and informative interviews with successful craft professionals such as Tula Pink and Margot Potter.

2009 Writer's Market
2009 Writer's Market

Author: Robert Brewer

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-06-01

Total Pages: 1635

ISBN-13: 1582976775

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For 88 years, Writer's Market has given fiction and nonfiction writers the information they need to sell their work–from completely up-to-date listings to exclusive interviews with successful writers. The 2009 edition provides all this and more with over 3,500 listings for book publishers, magazines and literary agents, in addition to a completely updated freelance rate chart. In addition to the thousands of market listings, you'll find up-to-date information on becoming a successful freelancer covering everything from writing query letters to launching a freelance business, and more.

Polymer Clay Mosaics
Polymer Clay Mosaics

Author: Krista Wells

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781402703386

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Apply a variety of techniques to more than 20 mosaic projects.

Polymer Clay
Polymer Clay

Author: Irene Semanchuk Dean

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781579907556

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"[An] attractive book...30 clever projects will appeal to both boys and girls....A great resource."--School Library Journal Pliable, colorful, and bake-in-the-oven polymer clay is the perfect material for youngsters. With this terrific just-for-kids manual from a renowned polymer clay artist, children can get their creative juices flowing. A comprehensive basics section covers everything from rolling, cutting and sculpting to mixing new colors and creating textures. Kids will really love the cool tricks, too, including marbling and embedding objects.