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Title: Faux Surfaces in Polymer Clay : 30 Techniques & Projects that Imitate Precious Stones, Metals, Wood & More by Irene Semanchuk Dean ISBN: 1-57990-408-4 Publisher: Lark Books Pub. Date: 28 October, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.92 (12 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: YUM!
Comment: This is one beautiful book. Warning: if you see the cover - you will have to have this book. I was happily surprised by the sheer number of "recipes" for metals, stones, and natural items like leather and bone. The recipes are separate from the project, thus allowing one to concentrate on making the faux surface and not becoming bogged down with making pattern pieces. Every recipe has a great project one can easily change into something to fit personal style. In reading the first part of the book, it is obvious Irene is very experienced and talented in working in polymer clay. There is much information she has shared so freely. I feel she truly wants the readers to enjoy the PC experience instead of "finding things out the hard way". The "recipe artisans" are very talented and amazingly clever. If you don't have time to get involved in a project, reading through this book will give you so much inspiration you will somehow make time for yourself and your clay!
Rating: 5
Summary: A Wealth of Information
Comment: This book is wonderful because it has a number of faux techniques that any polymer clay artist will find useful. I enjoy looking at other people's creations and always wonder..."How did they do that?" Irene Semanchuk Dean tell you how in a simple, easy to use format. She also organizes the techniques well. Natural looking material are organized together, metal effects are in another chapter, and so on. The instructions are well written and easy to follow.
I also appreciate that this book is not just highlighting one artist's work. Irene pulls several artists together to present a well rounded, informative reference. She brought the experts together to present the best product available. This is a book you will return to again and again. It will become a staple in any polymer clay artist's library.
Rating: 5
Summary: Delightfully Surprised!
Comment: I now have quite a collection of Polymer Clay books that I have aquired over the years. I decided on a whim to purchase this one hoping to learn a few new tricks to add to my repetoire. I won't list all the surfaces one learns to imitate in this book...previous reviewers have already done this. What I will say is that I am very pleased with this purchase. The photos are clear and easy to understand. Each technique is explained fairly well. What I like most of all is that for each surface/stone/substance that is taught, an example project describing how to utilize your newly made substance is included. For example, the malachite section shows how to make a make-up compact and powder brush cover. It offers a launchpad from which to create your own ideas.
Summary:
If you are brand new to polymer clay, I still recommend The New Clay by Nan Roche. A better book or more bang for the buck does not exist...trust me, I've looked! If you're somewhat experienced and are looking to broaden your polymer clay horizons, this is a great place to start.
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Title: Liquid Polymer Clay: Fabulous New Techniques for Making Jewelry and Home Accents by Ann Mitchell, Karen Mitchell ISBN: 0873495632 Publisher: Krause Publications Pub. Date: May, 2003 List Price(USD): $21.99 |
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Title: Rubber Stamped Jewelry: Includes Essential Techniques and 20 Projects by Sharilyn Miller ISBN: 1581803842 Publisher: North Light Books Pub. Date: September, 2003 List Price(USD): $22.99 |
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Title: Polymer Clay Creations: 11 Easy Projects You Can Make by Marie Segal ISBN: 1581804636 Publisher: North Light Books Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Polymer: The Chameleon Clay by Victoria Hughes ISBN: 0873493737 Publisher: Krause Publications Pub. Date: November, 2002 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Polymer Clay Extravaganza by Lisa Pavelka ISBN: 1581801882 Publisher: North Light Books Pub. Date: January, 2003 List Price(USD): $22.99 |
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