Making Miniature Villages in Polymer Clay [Paperback]

Gail Ritchey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2000

Combining the charm of miniature houses with polymer clay modelling, Gail Ritchey''s book of projects is an easy-to-follow introduction to a fun hobby that everyone can enjoy.'

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

It is easy to think of polymer clay as glorified modeling clay, but as a serious craft medium it requires knowing some basic techniques, such as making multicolor canes. These are covered in great detail with excellent photos in Polymer Clay for the First Time. Beginners will find many of their questions answered in this book. After mastering the basics one can move on to complex projects such as miniature villages. The tiny houses in Ritchey's book are only several inches high and would be just right for a tabletop display or a small-gauge model railroad layout. Buildings include cottages, stores, a church, and a lighthouse. There are also instructions for making shrubbery and grounds. Both books are recommended for public library crafts collections.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Gail Ritchey, a professional craft designer since 1991, was selected as the grand prize winner of FIMO's "Jetting to Germany" contest. (Her winning design, "Hope's Place" is included in the book.) Ritchey lives in Birmingham, Alabama.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (February 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891349561
• ISBN-13: 978-0891349563
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #512,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Happy Making Miniature Villages in Polymer Clay, April 1, 2000

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t bernier (Northern Michigan) - See all my reviews

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I am a craftin devil, by my husbands definition. I made thebest purchase of my craftin life last week, "Making MiniatureVillages in Polymer Clay". I started paging through it and couldn't believe the detailed photos and easy instructions. These designs are to die for, Sunny cottage is simply sweet, Hope's Place is dreamy, James' Place is masculine, and there are many more to numerous to mention, there is something for everyones. I could hardly wait to try my first one, which I started that night and was amazed at how easy it was. My husband looked through the book and couldn't believe I didn't pay more for such detail and instruction. I have bought similar books on polymer clay with not even half as much design, detail and instruction for twice the price. If you love polymer clay as much as I do, you won't be unhappy with this book.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars making Miniature Villages in Polymer Clay, April 10, 2000

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jeanine (florida) - See all my reviews

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As a beginner I was looking for a book that gave detailed instruction. I never thought that I would find such great instruction and pictures. This is a superb helper and will make my first attempts look like I have been using polymer clay for years. Author is to be commended for such fine and detailed instructions. I highly recommend this book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming cottages you will want to make them all!, March 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Making Miniature Villages in Polymer Clay (Paperback)

This is another wonderfully illustrated how to book on polymer clay. The techniques are clearly outlined in text as well as pictures and each project brings a new and beautiful variation to the last. Together this will make a beautiful , wellmade, durable village that will elicit comments from your friends. The design elements can easily be applied to buildings of your choice , the possibilities are endless and the techiniques used will carry you thru many variations of your own chosing.