Polymer Clay Jewelry [Paperback]

Debbie Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 10, 2004

With 20 step-by-step projects, Polymer Clay Jewelry teaches readers how to create sophisticated and unique jewelry pieces with the popular and versatile medium of polymer clay. Professional teacher Debbie Jackson presents a variety of creative jewellery-making techniques broken into four sections: Additives and Embellishments; Textures; Liquid Polymer Clay; Canes; With a gallery of stunning creations shown at the end of each section, this gide will provide readers with the skills and creative spark they desire to craft pieces of their own.

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About the Author

Debbie Jackson's has been teaching art for the past 30 years. Her work has been published in several books including Polymer Clay: Creating Functional and Decorative Objects and Polymer Clay: The Chameleon Clay.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (June 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581805136
• ISBN-13: 978-1581805130
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #768,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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81 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fabulous Instruction, November 19, 2004

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Evelyn Coleman "Bibliophile" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polymer Clay Jewelry (Paperback)

I am fairly new to polymer clay and jewelry-making so I have been buying and reading literally tons of books. I couldn't believe my luck to run across this book. Clear instructions, photos that enlighten one to process and stimulating examples, the type that spark imagination. I was so excited and pleased to have this book in my collection. This is my favorite book of about 30 I have bought and all the others I've read.

I wouldn't let the term "ethnic" jewelry scare you away, there's plenty in this book to appeal to all taste and sensibilities. In fact, her pineapple piece looked so good it even appealed to me (and normally I am not drawn to edible jewerly pieces) She also shares several techniques I have not seen in any of the books I've read. More importantly she shows you the "sanding" process -- something I had not seen visually and was relieved to know I'd been doing it correctly.

I am thrilled to know that Debbie Jackson also has shared her expertise with others, particularly children at the recreation centers in her town. I have visited Columbus recently to view the incredible art of "Aminah Lynn Robinson" at the Columbus Museum of Art -- if you have a chance get the book about Aminah's art from the museum, trust me you have never seen anything like it (and she is also a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship) and now I suspect that some of the greatest artist of our time reside in Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Jackson I cannot wait for book two.
Wow.

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a beautiful book!, June 16, 2004

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Kim Cavender (St. Albans, WV. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polymer Clay Jewelry (Paperback)

Debbie Jackson has written a book suitable for beginners and experienced polymer clay enthusiasts. The work is different and has a distinct style of its own. Even if your tastes don't run to ethnic art, these projects are easily adaptable to suit your own style and taste. The instructions are very clear and the photography is beautifully done. There are a wide range of projects included and Polymer Clay Jewelry would be a great addition to your library. The hinged pendant is beautiful and I can't wait to try making one of my own.

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A keeper !!, August 27, 2004

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Tonja K. Lenderman (Chewelah, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polymer Clay Jewelry (Paperback)

Debbie Jackson's projects are stunning. If you love ethnic style jewelry this book is a must have. It's now in my top 5 of polymer clay books to own. Buy it, I know you won't regret it.