Fast Polymer Clay: Speedy Techniques and Projects for Crafters in a Hurry [Paperback]

Sue Heaser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2003

Even the most dedicated crafters find themselves up against the clock in today's fast-paced society. That's why Fast Polymer Clay is such a must-have book--each and every featured project can be completed in under an hour. Popular author Sue Heaser shows readers how to make more than 50 stunning clay creations, including: Miniature dollhouse accessories Faux jade pendant Mosaic barrette Bookworm bookmark Inlay picture frame Fridge magnets Stamped cards

Crafters will appreciate the complete step-by-step instructions, as well as Sue's best tips and tricks for beginning and advanced polymer clay artists. This ingenious guide includes everything readers need to fit more creativity and crafting into their busy lives.

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About the Author

Sue Heaser is one of world's top experts on polymer clay. She's written five other books on the topic and is Chairman of the British Polymer Clay Guild. She lives in Norfolk, England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (September 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581804504
• ISBN-13: 978-1581804508
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sue Heaser has worked professionally in crafts for over 25 years and is the author of thirteen major craft books. After a childhood spent in the Far East, Middle East and Africa, Sue studied at art college and university in Great Britain. She first worked as an archaeological illustrator before turning to a career as a craft writer, designer and teacher, specialising in polymer clay, metal clay, jewellery and miniatures.

She has taught workshops all over the world and is a qualified Art Clay Senior Instructor. She founded the British Polymer Clay Guild in 1997 and Art Clay World UK Guild in 2005.

Sue is married with two daughters and lives in rural Suffolk, England, UK. She is a keen musician and plays the violin, viola and piano accordion. She is a qualified Yachtmaster Offshore and sails on the East Coast of the UK.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for beginners, November 20, 2003

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Sheryl Nance-Durst (MO, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fast Polymer Clay: Speedy Techniques and Projects for Crafters in a Hurry (Paperback)

"Fast Polymer Clay" is a book that I would recommend to all beginners. The first third of the book shows basic techniques for working with polymer clay. The instructions are simple and there plenty of pictures for each technique. The rest of the book is devoted to small, quick projects - projects that a beginner can do in an afternoon. They include some pieces of simple jewelry, little figures of people and animals, cards, fridge magnets, etc. Be aware that the projects are mostly cute and whimsical. Those with a taste for "sophisticated" crafts should look elsewhere for projects. I could only see one thing that would have made this book better - a discussion of the merits of various brands of clay. However, that omission doesn't really detract from the techniques presented. Overall, I would say that the book is very well done and I wouldn't hesitate to give it to a complete beginner!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE BOOK FOR ANY CLAY ARTIST!, January 3, 2004

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D. Larkin "craftychick66" (Bullhead City, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fast Polymer Clay: Speedy Techniques and Projects for Crafters in a Hurry (Paperback)

Sue Heaser has done it again. This is a great book for anyone that works with polymer clay. The whole book is full of step-by-step instructions (with tons of color photos) for many small fast projects. The projects are whimsical in nature, but the information is very helpful. I've been working with and selling clay items for over 20 years and I found this book a wonderful addition to my collection of polymer clay books. I can't wait to see what Sue Heaser comes up with next.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book For Any Clay Artist!, March 23, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Fast Polymer Clay: Speedy Techniques and Projects for Crafters in a Hurry (Paperback)

This book is great. Sculpting is a great hobby and for some a great profession, but it can be very time consuming. This book takes the techniques that we all use and shows how to get the same result with a faster, more efficient way of doing it.
A must have for any clay artist.