Creating Lifelike Figures In Polymer Clay

Author : Katherine Dewey
Publisher : Potter Craft
ISBN 13 : 0770434657
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay written by Katherine Dewey and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2013-05-29 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katherine Dewey's expressive and elegantly detailed sculptures enchant all who see them. With the magical medium of polymer clay and this book, you can follow in her footsteps. Thorough instructions supported by more than 400 step-by-step color photos and 200 detailed drawings cover the entire process of sculpting realistic figures, from selecting clay and gathering essential tools to the basics of modeling the human figure, to incorporating poses, facial expressions, ethnic and gender subtleties, costumes, and painted finishing touches. Easy-to-read maps of the figure illustrate the landmarks of the body, while scale diagrams indicate the simple shapes hidden within the human form, as well as how to combine and model those shapes. For anyone who loves fantasy, romance, nature—or sophisticated crafting—this book is a must-have.

Author : Katherine Dewey
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440321957
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay written by Katherine Dewey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enchanting, exquisitely detailed and full of personality, Katherine Dewey's animal sculptures delight all who see them. With the friendly medium of polymer clay and the step-by-step instructions in this book, you can achieve the same magical results! Inside, Katherine leads you through then utterly charming projects, such as a sweet little bluebird, a basset hound and a white-tailed fawn. And that's just the start! The "Making Changes" chapter will help you create your own original animal creations by changing poses, making realistic bases, and even modeling your animals to look like bronze, fade and other materials.

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ISBN 13 : 1616735392
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sculpting Mythical Creatures out of Polymer Clay written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Maureen Carlson
Publisher : North Light Books
ISBN 13 : 9780891347217
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Make Clay Characters written by Maureen Carlson and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 1997-03-15 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With polymer clay and imagination, Maureen Carlson has brought a whole world of cheery little characters to life. You can do it, too! This book makes it fun and easy—no sculpting experience or fancy equipment required! You'll find lots of full-color pictures and detailed, step-by-step projects to lead you all the way—starting with simple, neighborhood kids, and progressing to more complex characters like Grandma and Saint Nick. You'll learn how to make every detail just right, from hair to facial expressions to feet. When you get the hang of it, you can create lively little folks of your own imaginings...even personalize our clay characters for extra-special gifts. No two will ever be exactly alike, but each one is guaranteed to make you smile!

Author : Katherine Dewey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780974153001
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creating Life-like Figures in Polymer Clay written by Katherine Dewey and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough, step by step illustrated guide for the figurative sculptor by one of the best and best known sculptors working in polymer clay. All aspects of figure sculpting are addressed, using the modular method she devised. Ideally suited for the novice and seasoned sculptor alike. Includes lessons on ethnic, age, and gender variations as well as fantasy figure modeling.

Author : Cynthia Tinapple
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
ISBN 13 : 0823085902
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polymer Clay Global Perspectives written by Cynthia Tinapple and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the World--in Polymer Clay! Polymer artists are connected like never before. As the acclaimed curator of the popular blog PolymerClayDaily.com, Cynthia Tinapple brings together 115 diverse artists from around the world to showcase the work of this new international community. Polymer Clay Global Perspectives invites you to explore the trends and cutting-edge styles that are influencing the future of this medium. In this masterful collection, you'll find: · Tips to create meaningful art that reflects your personality and vision · Behind-the-scenes profiles of 13 innovative artists in their studios · Step-by-step projects by contributors who share their signature methods, such as mokume gane, extruded canes, and adapted glass-blowing techniques · Galleries showcasing the best of the best polymer work in jewelry, miniatures, sculpture, and much more With artists including Kim Korringa, Shay Aaron, and Fabiola Perez offering their expertise, you'll find endless inspiration to take your art to the next level. Begin your own journey through the new landscape of contemporary polymer. A world of possibilities awaits.

Author : Maureen Carlson
Publisher : North Light Books
ISBN 13 : 9780891349273
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Family and Friends in Polymer Clay written by Maureen Carlson and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2000-04-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can make character dolls and whimsical figures from polymer clay!. Make friends with polymer clay - and family too! In this delightful, light-hearted book, Maureen Carlson will teach you how to sculpt unique clay figures of your favorite people. You'll find everything you need to have fun and success - including a complete description of tools and supplies; general techniques for creating faces and bodies; and tricks for recreating the specific moods, expressions and features that capture the essence of a particular person. Before you know it, you'll be creating clay caricatures that are "almost real," full of personality, and guaranteed to make you smile!

Author : Neal Deschain
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440336725
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Creatures in Clay written by Neal Deschain and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-12 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sculpt fascinating creatures! Explore the world of clay and learn to create the dramatically beautiful forms of some of the most fearsome and awe-inspiring creatures your imagination can conjure. Ranging from ferocious dragons to regal griffins to magnificent underwater beasts--they're all here! Inside you will learn simple techniques for creating realistic individual parts of fantasy creatures. Wings, horns and bodies--everything is covered here. Then you will discover innovative ways for assembling those parts to form characters straight from your imagination! From start to finish, you'll learn everything from brainstorming creature ideas to making the armature and building the body with clay to baking and mounting the creature onto a base. Everything you need to know to build your very own mythological menagerie! So immerse yourself in these easy-to-learn demonstrations and practice the skills necessary to create realistic wings, paws, scales, fur, facial expressions, poses and so much more! • 65 step-by-step demonstrations • Create a sculpture from start to finish • Stunning galleries of finished sculptures, including dragons, a steampunk bird, a fiery dog and more

Author : Maureen Carlson
Publisher : North Light Books
ISBN 13 : 9781581808209
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls written by Maureen Carlson and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2006-11-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of the Faerie Folk Create an idyllic, polymer-clay world filled with fairies, playful sprites, clever gnomes and elves, wise wizards and misunderstood trolls. Whether you are new to polymer clay, or looking to improve your skills, Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls offers everything you need to unlock the characters in your imagination and bring the magic of the fairy to life. Inside you'll find 15 complete projects, including: Isa Rosalia, the flower fairy Dray Van Elm, the elf king Broogen Bogge, the rock troll Ophelia Lilliana, the sprite With an introduction to polymer clay techniques, a complete section on creating polymer clay figures, plenty of tips for working with clay and personalizing your projects, as well as variation projects for many of the characters, Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls is packed with everything you need to create your own fantasy world!

Author : Sue Heaser
Publisher : Running Press
ISBN 13 : 9780762430871
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques written by Sue Heaser and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2007-10-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest in our best-selling Encyclopedia of Art series focuses on one of the most popular and versatile mediums available to crafters. This comprehensive guide offers directions on making decorative boxes, mosaics, and miniature models, as well as beads, buttons, and jewelry. Large, clear photographs demonstrate over 50 techniques, including basic skills such as rolling, color mixing, marbling, and baking; progressing to more challenging methods of shaping, molding, and sculpting clay. A 16-page gallery of work by renowned polymer clay artists demonstrates what can be achieved and provides crafters with inspiration.