The ability to make stunning jewelry is no longer confined to metalworkers, silversmiths, potters, woodworkers, ceramicists, and jewelers. Now you can learn how to make incredible items out of the new modeling clays and achieve amazing effects, such as the ability to mimic precious metals, porcelain, wood, and stone. No more expensive kilns either! This clay can be hardened using a traditional baking oven. Polymer clay comes in a vast array of colors and can be mixed to achieve further colors. Extremely versatile, even after being in the oven it still can be cut, filled, sanded, and painted. Simple techniques are explained for making many pieces in a wide variety of styles. Over 50 projects are presented in a clear-cut manner. If yon are a beginner to this relatively new craft, you'll love the wonderful introduction; if you've been modeling clay for some time, try the many brand-new techniques.
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.
