Polymer Clay Master Class: Exploring Process, Technique, and Collaboration with 11 Master Artists
Judy Belcher · Tamara Honaman
Jan 2013 · Watson-Guptill
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Learn the Signature Techniques of Top Polymer Clay Artists
Polymer Clay Master Class offers you a close-up look at the creative processes of eleven acclaimed polymer clay artists as they share their expertise with one another and you. Judy Belcher and Tamara Honaman bring together these talented artists for the first time, offering their individual techniques and then documenting how they inspire and challenge one another in the creation of collaborative pieces. In five lessons with sixteen guided projects, you will gain an understanding of the polymer clay skills you’ve always wanted to master, such as:
• Creating with sculpture, canework, and imitative techniques
• Altering the surface with carving, transfers, imprint, and silk screening
• Incorporating mixed media, such as metal, wood, and fiber
• Designing using cold connections, hollow and lightweight forms, kinetic construction, and jewelry-finishing techniques
• Pushing the boundaries of the Skinner Blend technique
• Collaborating with fellow artists to open up new creative possibilities
With contributors including Leslie Blackford, Cynthia Tinapple, Lindly Haunani, Sarah Shriver, and many others, you have a front-row seat to the world of innovative polymer clay art. Challenge your assumptions about methods, style, and collaboration, and get ready to start on your own creative journey.
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Polymer Clay Master Class offers you a close-up look at the creative processes of eleven acclaimed polymer clay artists as they share their expertise with one another and you. Judy Belcher and Tamara Honaman bring together these talented artists for the first time, offering their individual techniques and then documenting how they inspire and challenge one another in the creation of collaborative pieces. In five lessons with sixteen guided projects, you will gain an understanding of the polymer clay skills you’ve always wanted to master, such as:
• Creating with sculpture, canework, and imitative techniques
• Altering the surface with carving, transfers, imprint, and silk screening
• Incorporating mixed media, such as metal, wood, and fiber
• Designing using cold connections, hollow and lightweight forms, kinetic construction, and jewelry-finishing techniques
• Pushing the boundaries of the Skinner Blend technique
• Collaborating with fellow artists to open up new creative possibilities
With contributors including Leslie Blackford, Cynthia Tinapple, Lindly Haunani, Sarah Shriver, and many others, you have a front-row seat to the world of innovative polymer clay art. Challenge your assumptions about methods, style, and collaboration, and get ready to start on your own creative journey.
Also available as an ebook
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3.2
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Tom Low
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July 7, 2016
This is a nice addition to any PC library. The featured artists are good and it's inspiring to see their work. BUT there isn't much discussion on techniques, only a few insights here and there. A few sneak peaks at the processes used rather than a lesson. Its more master, less class unfortunately. Nice to have but not essential.
12 people found this review helpful
K G
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May 10, 2014
The majority of the book is the artist rambling and telling her experiences.Not worth the money. The tutorials are not of very good pieces of jewelry. But there are nice ones showcased but then there is no tutorials.....i honestly want a refund. Better off getting tutorials fron the web.
13 people found this review helpful
judith blain
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February 11, 2017
Because so many artists' work is shown in this book the reader will surely benefit from reading it slowly and often.. Since I am rather a beginner in dealing with polymer clay, I was amazed and delighted at the variety of other art products it can be combined with.
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About the author
JUDY BELCHER has been creating jewelry for more than a decade, and teaches workshops and speaks internationally, sharing her fascination with polymer. She is the author of Polymer Clay Creative Traditions and coauthor of several other books. She has served as the president of the International Polymer Clay Association and is active in several other arts organizations. Visit her online at www.judybelcherdesigns.com.
TAMARA HONAMAN has been creating jewelry for twenty years and has been sharing her knowledge through teaching, publications, and videos. She contributes jewelry-making education to Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, is the founding editor of Step-by-Step Beads, and has been an editor for numerous other publications, including technical editor for Metal Clay Jewelry.
TAMARA HONAMAN has been creating jewelry for twenty years and has been sharing her knowledge through teaching, publications, and videos. She contributes jewelry-making education to Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, is the founding editor of Step-by-Step Beads, and has been an editor for numerous other publications, including technical editor for Metal Clay Jewelry.
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