Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls: Create a Fantasy World in Polymer Clay [Paperback]

Maureen Carlson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 2006

Welcome to the world of the Faerie Folk

Create an idyllic, polymer-clay world filled with fairies, playful sprites, clever gnomes and elves, wise wizards and misunderstood trolls. Whether you are new to polymer clay, or looking to improve your skills, Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls offers everything you need to unlock the characters in your imagination and bring the magic of the fairy to life.

Inside you'll find 15 complete projects, including:

• Isa Rosalia, the flower fairy
• Dray Van Elm, the elf king
• Broogen Bogge, the rock troll
• Ophelia Lilliana, the sprite

With an introduction to polymer clay techniques, a complete section on creating polymer clay figures, plenty of tips for working with clay and personalizing your projects, as well as variation projects for many of the characters, Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls is packed with everything you need to create your own fantasy world!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Maureen Carlson is a renowned polymer clay artist and the author of four previous North Light books. She has had numerous appearances on the Carol Duvall show. Maureen owns and operates Wee Folk Creations, a polymer clay mail order company, and Maureen Carlson's Center for Creative Arts in Jordan, Minnesota.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; 3 edition (November 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581808208
• ISBN-13: 978-1581808209
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Maureen Carlson has written for numerous craft magazines and has produced a series of instructional videotapes about polymer clay. Her moulds and figurines are found in craft and gift stores nationwide.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great title by Maureen Carlson, January 11, 2007

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Lara A. Pape (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls: Create a Fantasy World in Polymer Clay (Paperback)

This is the third book I've bought by Maureen, and like the others it is informative and fun.
There are plenty of projects from beginners to advanced.. although I wish there had been a little more of the complicated stuff.

Couples nicely with "How to Make Clay Characters" if you're an absolute beginner.

This book is beautifully designed also, so even if you don't end up making something from it, it's a pleasure to thumb through the pages.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fairies Gnomes & Trolls: A Fantasy World in Polymer Clay, November 26, 2006

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Multi Artist "multi artist" (MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls: Create a Fantasy World in Polymer Clay (Paperback)

ABSOULETLY a wonderful book, Artist, Author, Publisher & Photographer did a great job in the easy step by step instructions for all level-skills for these projects in use of Polymer Clay. A MUST for your library, but rest assure it will not sit on your shelf, but used over an over again.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Maureen's BEST YET, January 11, 2007

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Teresa M "Tam" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls: Create a Fantasy World in Polymer Clay (Paperback)

I have to say I love all of Maureen Carlson's books but this is by far her best yet.It is well illustrated.The projects are easy to follow with GREAT pictures to help you along in the proccess.Every project also gives you a list of supplies needed.I just love her work and am thankful that she shares her techniques and ideas.