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Polymer Clay and Mixed Media-- Together at Last: Incorporating Craft Materials and Found Objects in Clay Figures

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If you love to read whether it's a novel or a craft book, this is the book for you. Christi is witty, clever and extremely talented. Her books are written for people like me who have no real skills and she makes that okay. You learn quickly that all those rigid, serious books on polymer clay are great, yes, but, you can just do it any old way and it will turn out to be a masterpiece. Christi makes you feel like you can do anything and she is so funny. I am in the process of gathering every single article, book, whatever she has written because it is truly in and of itself an art. If you get lonely, depressed or are in pain from your disability or just because, pick up this book and you'll be cheered up and have your mind off your worries in seconds. Oh yeah, she teaches you some really terrific projects too! She is a master at polymer clay.

This is my favorite Chrstie Friesen book and also my favorite Polymer Clay book! The layout is fantastic, the pictures are wonderful and the instructions are easy to follow.

Chrsiti's sense of humor shines through in this book making a fun read out of things that I thought I already knew. I found myself reading it in its entirety and I learned many new things that are basic about polymer clay. It is a great book to learn about the clay in general and invaluable in know how to mix other materials into polymer.

I personally love all of the projects in this book. Christi makes them all very approachable. I think that readers will find themselves having a hard time choosing which project to make first!

Christi Friesen's book is an excellent how-to book for making sculptural pieces. She has a very unique style and she is generous in sharing how she gets her pieces to look the way they do. This book focuses on adding various other elements to polymer clay pieces (hence the "mixed media"). There are step-by-step pictures and clear instructions for every project. She has a tongue-in-cheek style of writing and a great sense of humor and it makes for an entertaining read.

I recieved my copy of this book last week. And let me tell you I couldn't wait to tear into it. (well not literally ;-) ) cf writes with such a wonderful style and wit, it makes reading her books a pleasure. there are loads of new projects in this books and as with all of Christi's books left me waiting for more. Along with all her other smaller books, this is another book that I will come back to time and time again. Thanks cf!!!
Deborah

Christi writes her books with great instructions, and a lot of humor. I pre-ordered this book back in June and just received it the other day; it was so worth the wait. Her books are good for a beginner and advanced. She goes over all the basics with each book so the beginner will not get lost. I have all her polymer clay books; each one is like opening up a wonderful present. I am a huge fan...

If you own the other Christi Friesen books then you will understand the feeling of wanting more pages when you finish each one! There is so much more information! There is a little bit of repeat info, but who is so good they they can't use a little "brush-up"? Christi Friesen is an incredible artist and writer! Her book is so easy to follow. Great step-by-step examples! I think this book makes my Polymer Clay Library complete! Do not hesitate! Buy! Quickly! Now! The sooner you do the sooner you can start making these awesome projects!

I am a collector of Christi Friesen books. Never have I been disappointed, she is amazing. In this book Christi has taken a variety of different materials and worked them up beautifully to create this "mixed media" publication.

If you have never dabbled in the creative world of a Friesen book, start with this one. You will be very pleased with what you discover.

I've been working (playing) with polymer clay for several years now, and Christi's books are the best one's I've found for jump-starting your own creativity rather than just reproducing projects. The difference is in her writing style. It's more like chatting with a good friend about a mutually beloved subject than being in a class and trying to follow instructions. I recommend this book to all those who love creating with their hands.

I've worked with polymer clay for a while but this wonderful book helped me take my work to a new level. Not only is her teaching style very entertaining - I love her sense of humor but she doesn't leave out any important details like so many other instruction books do, many just seem to assume that you somehow have a crystal ball to figure out the steps they leave out.

What I love about Friesen's book is that the instructions are so easy to follow. Every project seems so "doable." I have completed more of her projects than I have any other instructor's.