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Polymer Clay for the first time

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This book is a great way to start working with polymer clays,not only does she describe the various methods of working with this exciting medium,she also includes facts about the clay itself such as:composition,compatibility to other similar products,which glues and varnishes to use and baking times for different brands.Syndee is very thorough in giving every possible fact you would need to know to pick up this clay and create a masterpiece.She even lists some(all would be impossible!)of the basic tools needed to easily complete most projects and techniques.I would highly recommend this book for beginners and experts alike.

Bought a book...took a class...left my husband for polymer clay. Well two of the three are true. I bought my first clay over two years ago and didn't know what to do with it. This book took me from how to open the package to how to make wonderful gifts. Each technique taught is followed up with an actual "no fail" project. From covering inexpensive BIC pens to making jewelry the book uses photographs and humor to coerce chickens like me to become fine artists. No longer is this medium connected with cutsey bears carrying balloons. The book takes each step seriously, yet lightly, to lend credence to this new art. Best of all, the book gives teeny projects which are extremely portable. Got kinda hard finding an extension cord for my sewing machine which would reach from my home to Europe for vacation! This is a "can't miss" book which provides instant gratification for artists-in-waiting!

I am not new to clay, but when I saw this book at a bead and button show, I had to have it. There are techniques that I had not seen before and the explanations/pictures/et cetera are so clear and concise that I could immediately grasp the concept! I also enjoyed Syndee's style of conveying her thoughts and ideas to the reader.

As a polymer clay artist, I found this a fun and innovative book. Lots of neat ideas, fun for both the beginner and advanced polymer artist. It has a great variation of projects. Would recommend it to any polymer artist.

I am just a beginner and with this book I was able to learn some important information about how to begin. It walked me thru the steps for making canes and how to use them. It also gave me some good ideas on future projects.

syndee holt has written an instruction manual with the first time polymer clay user in mind, and she's done a superb job! This book is well-written, structured for ease-of-use, and contains photographs of the processes she discusses, as well as of finished products. Not only is jewelry making discussed, but other crafted items--light-switch covers, picture frames, covered pens, drawer pulls, napkin rings--get ample coverage as well.

"Polymer Clay for the first time" begins with explanations of the basics: types of polymer clay available, tools needed to begin working with clay, and some of the various ways in which this clay can be used. The next sections--which make up the bulk of the book--are instructional, beginning with the simple and becoming more complex as the reader acquires skills and knowledge. There is, finally, a Gallery section of finished works (some quite astonishing in their minute detail!), a Metric Equivalency Chart, and a very useful Index.

"Polymer Clay for the first time" is a wonderful book that will give the beginning polymer clay user the basic techniques in order to start crafting immediately, as well as a strong foundation for expansion and growth, should the artist desire to further explore this flexible, colorful medium.

Got teens? Problems with Boredom? Solve it by buying this book. Your teenager will thank you. This book is expertly written for the teenager. The easy to follow steps are perfect for your teenager. The projects are very simple and easy for twelve year olds and up to follow. My teenager and her friends enjoyed the book and projects. This book will help keep the winter boredom blues away. A must have book for any teen library.

Have not had time to do any projects yet, but I like the book and would purchase it again.

The book was exactly what I hoped for. It came quickly and even though I had said I would take a used book I received a new one for the same price.

Yes, as the book suggests: for the first time. It takes time to learn all the basics working with polymer clay. This book explains all you need to know to get started. It's a good reference book for checks, stripes, swirls, etc. If you are just learning this will definitely guide you in the right direction.