Making Polymer Clay Beads

Author: Blackburn, Carol

Brand: Interweave

Color: White

Edition: First Edition

Number Of Pages: 128

Details: A comprehensive introduction to the materials, tools, equipment, and techniques used to make unique beads with a variety of shapes, colors, and finishes. The straightforward instructions discuss topics that include conditioning raw clay and making simple shapes; producing more complex shapes, such as rounds, canes, and spirals; decorating the beads with foils, powders, and millefiori; and creating faux effects like ivory, bone, turquoise, marble, and silver. A gallery of beads by internationally renowned artists, hundreds of step-by-step photographs of new beads designed by the author, and a clay gauge that allows one to estimate how much clay is necessary to make a specific quantity of beads are included, making this a comprehensive guide that will provide inspiration, demonstrate the range of effects that can be achieved in polymer clay, and teach beaders how to incorporate these beads into jewelry designs.

EAN: 9781596680197

Release Date: 01-04-2007

Languages: English

Item Note: Book is in very good condition! The cover has light wear. The pages look great and do not have tears, folds, or marks.

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood

Binding: Paperback

PartNumber: 9781596680197