Polymer Clay Extravaganza [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Lisa Pavelka (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

Discover the unlimited potential of polymer clay!

Whether you're a seasoned polymer clay artist looking for fresh ideas or a beginner looking for a new craft, this book's for you. Inside you'll find 21 easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects designed to push your creativity to new levels.

Lisa Pavelka shows you how to put an exciting, new twist on polymer clay techniques by incorporating beads, foil, rubber stamping and wire to create unique decorative effects. You'll create jewelry, picture frames, greeting cards, garden accessories and more.

Important guidelines for buying and working with related tools, plus tips for baking your polymer clay safely help you get started with skill and confidence.

You'll be amazed at what you can create!

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Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

The letters PC, to a growing number of today's initiated, stand for a delightfully easy yet sophisticated craft--polymer clay. Because most practitioners hail from an artistic background, the rules and regulations of sculpture are omitted here. Instead, after a short introduction covering brands of clay, tools, and a few caning techniques, first-time author Pavelka launches into approximately 20 designs. The projects use more than just clay, incorporating stamps, paper, wire, and iridescent powders, among other materials. The imagination behind these projects is just as expansive, ranging from a love magnet card and a tooth fairy box to a baby switch plate and a garden angel. Everything's accounted for in the instructions: four-color step-by-step photographs and easy-to-understand directions. Tips do proliferate, such as attend to light colors first and remember that clay cures (turns hard) at 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Resources and a gallery at the end demonstrate all that polymer clay could be. Barbara Jacobs
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About the Author

Lisa Pavelka has worked professionally with polymer clay for over thirteen years. She is the president of the Las Vegas Polymer Clay Guild. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581801882
• ASIN: B000SR4LHI
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,200,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Award Winning Artist/Author Lisa Pavelka is frequently featured in print and on television. She is a regular columnist and contributing artist to numerous magazines including Family Circle, Polymer Café, Metal Clay Artist magazines and more. She has frequented programs on HGTV, PBS, DIY and Discovery Channel Networks. She has four books and two instructional DVDs to her credit.

Lisa's artwork in the mediums of polymer clay, metal clay, and mixed-media jewelry design has won numerous awards. She has produced one of-a-kind works for The White House, Julia Roberts, Ben Stein, and many other notable collectors. Lisa is sought throughout the world as an instructor and speaker. Her signature line of crafting products and designer buttons are sold worldwide through JHB International. Lisa also serves as a design Ambassador for CRYSTALLIZED™- Swarovski Elements. See examples of Lisa's artwork, find out about her classes and more at: www.lisapavelka.com. You can find Lisa on Twitter and Facebook under "Lisa Pavelka."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great teachers tool!, February 20, 2003

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J. S. Belcher - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polymer Clay Extravaganza (Paperback)

I just received my copy of Lisa Pavelka's "Polymer Clay Extravaganza" and what an extravaganza of beautiful projects. I am always looking for great books to recommend to students, adults and children alike, who know that I work with polymer clay. This is the book I've been looking for. Great section on polymer clay basics. I love that the author included wonderful "tip" boxes throughout the book that quickly and concisely educate even the seasoned polymer clay addict. The book is filled with a potpourri of great projects that have easy to follow instructions and the most amazing photography. The projects use a variety of cross-over materials (you know, all the crafting things you have bought over the years and are now in your basement in a box.) Well, get that box out and start claying, "Polymer Clay Extravaganza" gives you the tools you need to make wonderful art from polymer clay. The gallery section is beautiful and an inspiration for any artist.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Polymer Clay Book Unlike Any Other, February 27, 2003

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Jeremiah Morton (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Polymer Clay Extravaganza (Paperback)

Outstanding. This book simplifies polymer clay. With clearly written steps and descriptive photos, it made it easy for a novice like me to create fabulous works of art. I have found this book to be such a spectacular buy that for the past few months this is the only book I have recommended to my clay enthusiast friends. This is one book anyone working with polymer clay or interested in getting started, should own.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy It! A must-have book for polymer clay enthusiast!, February 1, 2003

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Maria Del Pinto (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Polymer Clay Extravaganza (Paperback)

The composition of this book is brilliant. Lisa Pavelka has done a wonderful job with this book. The book is very informative, with clear step by step instructions for each technique as well as excellent photos of each phase of the design. The instructions and illustrations are straightforward and easy to understand. Lisa has a wide variety of polymer clay projects to suit anyone's taste and the explanations are clear and thorough, progressing from novice through to expert. There are even techniques for working with other types of media and incorporating them into your clay projects, along with great finishing touches. Follow her detailed directions, and with a little practice, you can turn out stunning artwork. From beginners to advance, this book offers the opportunity to refine your technique.

The book starts with a list basic supplies. It then helps you reviews a few basic techniques. She also includes some great tips throughout the book. Then there is advice on choosing clay, keeping it fresh and some storage tips. There is a great section on surface techniques, glazes, adhesives and sealants. She gives tips color mixing and blending, as well. Everything you need to know is included in this book!