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The Complete Book of Polymer Clay: Techniques, Projects, and Expert Instruction for Jewelry, Home D

by Lisa Pavelka

A hands-on reference to polymer-clay techniques and projects

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A hands-on reference to polymer-clay techniques and projects

Lisa Pavelka’s guide brings materials, tools, and surface treatments together with more than 30 techniques and 20 projects. The subjects range from blended color and millefiori canes to faux stone and ivory finishes, image transfers, and metallic foiling. Step-by-step photographs support the instruction, while an inspiration gallery adds work by Pavelka and other designers. Projects include jewelry and vessels, showing how polymer clay can be finished to suggest materials such as agate or pottery. The breadth makes this both a starting point for learning the medium and a reference for exploring more specialized methods.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • People new to polymer clay who want instruction on materials, tools, and foundational techniques.
  • Experienced jewelry makers or crafters seeking additional polymer-clay methods and project ideas.

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Polymer-clay techniquesJewelry and vessel projectsSurface treatments and material effectsCraft instruction

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Book overview

The Complete Book of Polymer Clay, by renowned expert Lisa Pavelka, is the definitive guide to mastering this versatile crafting mainstay--covering more than 30 techniques and 20 hands-on projects across every skill level.

Soft as putty and capable of mimicking everything from translucent sea glass to rich woodgrain, polymer clay is one of crafting's most endlessly surprising materials.

Pavelka builds a complete vocabulary of skills: Skinner gradients blending deep cobalt to pale ivory, intricate millefiori canes, mokume gane, faux stone and ivory finishes, image transfers, and metallic foiling-- all illustrated with 300+ step-by-step photographs. Even ambitious results feel achievable: pendants like slices of agate, vessels with the warm depth of hand-thrown pottery.

From first-time crafters smoothing their inaugural slab to experienced jewelry makers pushing into new territory, this is the keep-it-on-the-workbench companion that expands with you.

What's Inside:

  • Encyclopedic overview of materials, tools, and surface treatments -- everything you need before touching clay
  • Handy tips and trade secrets drawn from Pavelka's years as a working designer and instructor
  • Inspiration gallery showcasing 50 original projects by Pavelka and other leading designers
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