Creative Polymer Clay: Over 30 techniques and projects for contemporary wearable art

Heidi Helyard's guide to modern polymer clay techniques teaches how to create one-off, contemporary jewellery pieces with minimal tools and equipment. Polymer clay is lightweight, flexible, and strong, and can be used to make sculptures, figurines, artworks, decorations, homewares, and wearable jewellery. It is relatively cheap and easy to use, and presents many opportunities to explore colour combinations, patterns, and texture. The projects in the book vary in complexity and are accessible to both novice and advanced makers.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 144 pages
\n Publication date: 07 May 2021
\n Publisher: David & Charles
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Discover the World of Creative Jewellery Making with Polymer Clay

Are you ready to embark on a journey of artistic expression and unleash your creativity? With the versatile medium of polymer clay, you can create stunning, one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces right from the comfort of your own home. In this comprehensive guide, artist and designer Heidi Helyard shares her simple techniques for crafting contemporary jewellery with minimal tools and equipment.

Polymer clay, a versatile art material that resembles paint in its ease of use, has the potential to transform your ideas into reality. From sculptures and figurines to artworks, decorations, homewares, and wearable jewellery, the possibilities are endless. What sets polymer clay apart is its lightweight, flexible, and strong nature, making it accessible to artists of all levels. Unlike other art materials, it requires no special tools or equipment for curing, making it relatively cheap and beginner-friendly. With just a few primary colours, black, and white, you can mix any colour you desire, expanding your creative palette.

Polymer clay has gained popularity among contemporary jewellery makers due to its vibrant colours and endless versatility. It allows makers to create bold and graphic modern designs that stand out. The beauty of polymer clay lies in its ability to explore colour combinations, patterns, and textures. In this book, you will discover ten easy yet exciting techniques, including slab and cane making, marbling and colour mixing, inlay techniques, printing onto clay, surface embellishments, and more.

The projects featured in this book range in complexity, catering to both novice and advanced makers. With extensive step-by-step photos and instructions, beginners can develop their polymer clay skills and confidently complete the projects. As you build your skills and delve deeper into the techniques, you will discover the endless possibilities of combining techniques to create unique and intricate jewellery pieces.

So, whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner looking to explore your creative side, polymer clay is the perfect medium for you. Unleash your imagination, experiment with colours, and let your jewellery tell a story. Get your hands on this comprehensive guide and embark on a jewellery-making adventure that will leave you inspired and in awe of your creations.

\n Weight: 500g\n
Dimension: 215 x 229 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781446308417\n \n