Kids' Crafts: Polymer Clay: 30 Terrific Projects to Roll, Mold & Squish (Lark Kids' Crafts) [Paperback]

Irene Semanchuk Dean (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Lark Kids' Crafts

"[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.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-In this attractive book, Dean explains the basics of handling this modeling material and then presents 30 clever projects that will appeal to both boys and girls. If youngsters take the time to read the 17-page introduction, which spells out safety and handling tips, they will be able to do the projects without much adult assistance. For those who have not read it, the instructions can be confusing. Each project is well illustrated with color photos that show each step of production. Other catchy photo illustrations are purely decorative. Some of the projects require only clay and household items to complete, but others call for materials such as a baked tile or an embroidery hoop, which are obtainable at craft stores. Dean recommends special tools that are also available at craft stores and are a bit pricey, but always gives household alternatives. A great resource.
Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579907555
• ISBN-13: 978-1579907556
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #606,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Way better than five stars!, April 29, 2003

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ArtWay (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids' Crafts: Polymer Clay: 30 Terrific Projects to Roll, Mold & Squish (Hardcover)

I was so happy to participate in making some of the projects in this book and with Irene Dean writing it, I knew the book was naturally going to be good.

But, when I received it, I was totally floored at the quality - hardcover, great paper, clear pictures, well-written instructions. It was so much better than I'd even anticipated.

This book was written for someone much younger than I am, but I found it completely entertaining, throughout. Very thorough "basics" section, including a look at making simple canes, then on to the projects. Lively and colorful from cover to cover.

Jazzy, upbeat writing, hip kids in artful demonstration, wonderful photography, lots of humor and cool fonts surround each of the thirty projects. There are beginner items to advanced - critters, jewelry, things to make for gifts, from simple to sophisticated - kids are going to absolutely love this book! And just in time to give to a young person before the appearance of "summer doldrums," too. :)

But, I don't think its appeal is limited to the 8-14 years-old age bracket because IMO, most adults would find it fun, too. I'd recommend this one to beginning clayers of any age.

Congratulations to Irene and her terrific editor for a fabulous, fun book!

zig

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Fun! Super!, May 26, 2003

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donebydebbie (Topeka, KS United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids' Crafts: Polymer Clay: 30 Terrific Projects to Roll, Mold & Squish (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book. It is GREAT! And not only for kids. It has inspired me even though I'm WAY past the kid stage :o) I've done countless craft programs with various ages of children in the past 10 years, so I know what it takes to work with children. This book is wonderful for kids to use on their own or for adults to follow. The directions are clear & everything is easy to understand. I LOVE the kids in the book. Lark did a great job with the photos. They look like they are having fun :o) My favorites ideas are the"Makin' Faces Face Plates" (what a riot!), "Pushpinzzzzzzzz", "Fine Feathered Friends", and "Spirit Dolls". I'm planning to give a copy of the book to a friend's 9 year-old daughter for Christmas.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for kids..., March 6, 2006

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Christine Blossom "Christine Blossom" (Ypsilanti, Michigan) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kids' Crafts: Polymer Clay: 30 Terrific Projects to Roll, Mold & Squish (Lark Kids' Crafts) (Paperback)

This book is not only good for kids, but a good book for adults who are just getting started with polymer clay. I've been using polymer clay for years and got some great ideas for my own art from this book. My kids love the variety of projects and are excited about working with PC.