Creative Stamping in Polymer Clay [Paperback]

Barbara McGuire (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 2002

Two of today's most popular crafts have been combined into one with this unique book. Rubber stamps and polymer clay are brought together to create fabulous, easy-to-make items for gift-giving or to decorate the home. Barbara McGuire provides information on types of clay, stamps, paints and powders, as well as basic techniques for creating original stamps. Projects range from basic to advanced, and include such fun, fresh items as: Handmade books, frames and pins; Bracelets, hair bands, necklaces and buttons; Translucent and embedded stamped images; Carved images; Holders, omaments and more!

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Stamping on polymer clay bears little resemblance to stamping on paper, although many of the same materials are used. Stamps may be rubber or reverse impressions made from polymer clay, and the image is impressed into the clay surface, making a patterned relief. Professional artist McGuire (Foundations in Polymer Clay Design) provides detailed information on materials and techniques, with two dozen step-by-step projects for jewelry and accessories. The beauty of these pieces is in the decorative embellishments, such as embossing powders, colored inks, and gold leaf. This is an excellent addition to the growing body of literature on polymer clay. Recommended for collections needing professional-quality material on this subject.
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About the Author

Barbara McGuire is a well-known polymer clay artist and stamper. She is a member of the Society of Craft Designers and the US Polymer Clay Guild, She has designed and instructed for ACCI-HIA product workshops and was once the owner and designer for Designer Innovations and Creative Claystamps. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; 1 edition (May 18, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581801556
• ISBN-13: 978-1581801552
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #912,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sophisticated designs and easy techniques, July 3, 2002

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Sheryl Nance-Durst (MO, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Stamping in Polymer Clay (Paperback)

This book features many projects using rubber stamps and polymer clay. The pictures are great and the step-by-step instructions are clear. Instructions are given for many different techniques. Some use ink to stamp the designs, some use the stamp to create an impression in the clay. Others use mica, foil stamping and embossing powders. Projects include jewelry, small book covers, decorative insets for boxes and many other varied projects.

Also, the projects are not bright, cutsey, whimsical items. They are more sophisticated, with simple shapes, relying on rich surface texture and images. This may or may not be a good thing, depending on your tastes. As it is sometimes difficult to find good polymer clay books for those of us who are not into whimsical, I would recommend this book highly.

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sumptuous!, July 29, 2002

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Lisa Pavelka - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Stamping in Polymer Clay (Paperback)

Barbara has done it again with another fabulous addition to the annals of polymer clay! Using her expertise as an artist, Barbara does an excellent job of show how limitless the possibilities of stamping with polymer clay can be. Her attention to detail and eye for color, form and function are well expressed in this book. The projects are well timely, well thought out and brilliantly executed. As always, Barbara does an extrodinary job with the finishing of each piece. And as always, her text is full of extremely helpful hints and tips that even the most experienced polymer enthusiast can use. I highly recommend this book!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Beginner to Imtermediate, February 15, 2003

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Becky G "beckyg184" (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Stamping in Polymer Clay (Paperback)

If you're looking to combine great rubber stamping with another medium, off paper, then this is a great addition to your stamping art library. The book shows great ideas, and shows enuf material on technique that you can do it easily.