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| Creative Ways with Polymer Clay by Dotty McMillan |
At first, when polymer clay was invented, most products were jewelry--beads usually created to resemble Italian glass millefiori. After early experimentation, items morphed into decorative accessories as well. McMillan straddles both sides and has the added advantage of tapping into the different expertise and styles of a variety of practitioners. Techniques, too, have expanded, using older methods such as gilding and glazing and newly invented methods such as the Skinner blend and image transfers. Even better, crafters can pick from among 31 projects, ranging from traditional to extraordinarily modern. Directions are adequate but would benefit from more illustrations. |
| Highly versatile and exhilarating to work with, polymer clay has set the art world afire with its infinite potential for diversity. Appliqué, stamp, carve, saw, and the clay can even capture the look of jade, turquoise, ivory, wood, and metal. Plus, it comes in an array of marvelous colors and effortlessly shapes into lamps, bowls, buttons, beads, and beautiful baubles. Find out about the latest and greatest in the craft-from the different clay types to the variety of helpful tools to the limitless array of techniques.
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