Making Polymer Clay Beads

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Author: Blackburn, CarolBrand: InterweaveColor: WhiteEdition: First EditionNumber Of Pages: 128Details: A comprehensive introduction to the materials, tools, equipment, and techniq ues 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 millefiori; 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.EAN: 9781596680197Release Date: 01-04-2007Languages: EnglishItem Note: Book is in very good condition! The cover has light wear. The pages look great and do not have tears, folds, or marks.Item Condition: UsedVeryGoodBinding: PaperbackPartNumber: 9781596680197 Show more