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Create a Polymer Clay Impression [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Sarajane Helm (Author)
Key Phrases: Flecto Varathane, Ready Stamps, New York (more...)

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Polymer clay is the most versatile and inclusive artistic medium there is, in that so many skills and tools can be utilized from other craft areas such as sewing, jewelry making, rubber stamping, and home décor.

This book explores a wide variety of polymer clay applications that are not limited to any one format and which are useful for both the beginning and advanced polymer clay crafter. Twenty creative and intriguing projects such as miniatures, jewelry, sewing notions, home décor and gifts are all featured in this photography-filled guide.

-Learn how to mimic a wide variety of techniques with polymer clay, such as carving, scrimshaw on faux ivory, metallic finishes and other fool-the-eye effects
-Comprehensive listing of supply sources
-Detailed instructions along with plenty of helpful tips and techniques

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Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Krause Publications; illustrated edition edition (September 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 087341988X
ISBN-13: 978-0873419888
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Create a Polyclay Impression - a year later., October 1, 2002

By	"jannn7" (Midland, TX United States) - See all my reviews

I'm pretty sure I own every polymer clay book published save those dealing with sculpture, miniatures and doll making. I have read them cover to cover. For years,there were only a scant handful of books dealing with polymer clay,but the last couple of years has seen a near "boom" in new polymer clay books. I have preorder-ed all of them and eagerly awaited their publications.

I intended to write a review of Sarajane Helm's book, "Create a Polymer Clay Impression" when it was initially released and for various reasons didn't get it done. Since then, 6 or 7 new polymer clay books have been released and it seemed like a review in light of all of them would be timely.

I liked SaraJane Helm's book on first reading. It does not follow what has become sort of the formulaic approach of polymer clay books by beginning with a general discussion of polymer clay tools and techniques and following with step-by-step projects. It does indeed have very nice projects with instructions to complete them as well as the standard general information about working with polymer clay. What sets this book apart is that the text is loaded with specific information about materials and techniques polymer clay artists have experimented with, tried and tested since the late 80's or early 90's and have proven good.

The exploration of texturing clay and the use of rubber stamps with clay is especially worth mention - it virtually kicks open doors of creativity to a dimension of polymer clay that other books give scant mention. It switched on a little light bulb in my brain - aha! I can combine texture and other techniues and it doesn't have to be either - or.

There are three or four books in my "polymer clay library" that I find I go back to over and over for both specific information and creative inspiration and "Create a Polymer Clay Impression" is one of those well used books. I endorse it whole-heartedly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A New Spin (For Me) On a Familiar Medium, January 30, 2002

By	"renaultartgeek" (Kenilworth, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

Isn't it exciting when a new idea comes along, when something different pops up?
Texture is an incredible aspect of art because it can be manipulated in so many different ways. It can add all the detail you need to an entire form or add interest to a single component or a piece.
I never really explored texture until I picked up this book. Sarajane Helm shows how any object can be incorporated into a work via an impression. The reader will learn how to create and use molds, different ways to use stamps, and see how texture can make for some truly unique pieces of art.
Other subjects covered are: your clay basics, caning, and using your textured pieces in various applications such as covering boxes and switchplates, assembling jewelry and mosaics (including polymer tile-covered musical instruments).
This is a great book for anyone interested in polymer clay and is looking for truly unique inspiration.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Creativity, April 25, 2003

By	Rebecca Bergfield (Columbia, Missouri USA) - See all my reviews

Sarajane Helm's book was a wonderful jump start to my amateur polymer clay artistic creations. Not only is it well written with easy to follow examples, but the pictures are aesthetically pleasing. I hate books where the examples shown are simply not visually appealing enough for me to try. This is not the case with this book. Kudos to the photographer Bobby Grieser.

Each example is created in a way that inspires the reader to use the techniques and to change them to fit the reader's needs. Sarajane really inspires creativity with this book. Also, I found there are some fairly new techniques and methods to try that I have not seen in other polymer clay books.

Simply put, Creating a Polymer Clay Impression is a book that is inspiring for beginners and advanced artists alike. It is well thought out with visually inspiring examples and techniques. It also offers original ideas that I have not seen elsewhere. I recommend this book to anyone.

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