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Making Polymer Clay Beads: Step-by-Step Techniques for Creating Beautiful Ornamental Beads

Making Polymer Clay Beads: Step-by-Step Techniques for Creating Beautiful Ornamental Beads
By Carol Blackburn

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A comprehensive introduction to the materials, tools, equipment, and techniques used to make unique beads with a variety of shapes, colors, and finishes. The straightforward instructions discuss topics that include conditioning raw clay and making simple shapes; producing more complex shapes, such as rounds, canes, and spirals; decorating the beads with foils, powders, and milléfiori; and creating faux effects like ivory, bone, turquoise, marble, and silver. A gallery of beads by internationally renowned artists, hundreds of step-by-step photographs of new beads designed by the author, and a clay gauge that allows one to estimate how much clay is necessary to make a specific quantity of beads are included, making this a comprehensive guide that will provide inspiration, demonstrate the range of effects that can be achieved in polymer clay, and teach beaders how to incorporate these beads into jewelry designs.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #8458 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-04-01
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 128 pages

Editorial Reviews

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"If you need a 'hit' of polymer clay inspiration, you'll want to take a look at this new book." —Polymer Clay Daily

"A fantastic book! It's well written, concise, and beautiful." —Polymer Clay Central.com

"This is one of the best books I have seen on the subject of polymer beads." —Upper Midwest Bead Society Newsletter

"A stunning gallery of handmade beads that might even cause a non-crafter to rush out and purchase blocks of polymer clay." —Detroit News



"This book is a real gift to the polymer clay world." —San Diego Polymer Clay Guild newsletter



"This stunning collection of bead possibilities is enough to make one fall in love with the versatility of polymer clay all over again." —Monsters and Critics.com



"A concise yet comprehensive reference on this colorful medium." —Art Jewelry magazine

About the Author
Carol Blackburn is a designer who works with polymer clay, beads, and tassels. She is a member of the British and American Polymer Clay Guilds.

Customer Reviews

THE best book for polymer clay techniques!5
I have 3 books that I've purchased on polymer clay bead-making and this is the best one. Lots of easy-to-follow techniques and ideas for the serious bead-maker. I go back to this book time and time again for inspiration. Before you venture into using polymer clay for your jewellery, you must get this book first!

Great projects!!5
This is a very insightful book on the real how-to's of polymer clay. She has given me endless hours of inspiration and I have still more to do! Give us more of her stuff!!

EXCELLENT accumulation of techniques and tutorials!!!5
I saw this book in my PC beginner class, and once opened, I knew I HAD to have this. It's clear, simple directions for MANY techniques are easy to follow and create what you envision THE FIRST TIME. It has such a variety of techniques listed that it should be the basic curriculum for any beginner class. I don't think that those experienced in the craft would be a thrilled as I was, but it has SO many faux techniques so detailed with excellent photos, I think anyone would find this valuable. The creations are also excellent inspiration for variation and construction of jewelry. Definate Keeper!