Making Animal Characters in Polymer Clay
By Sherian Frey
2000
ISBN: 1-58180-041-X
128 pages
Those interested in sculpting cartoon-style animals are sure to enjoy this book. It begins with a thorough introduction to clay brands, tools, and techniques that will be used for the projects presented (though due to its age, it doesn’t cover some of the newest developments in clay—such as the Kato brand of clay). The projects are grouped by level of difficulty. The beginner projects are designed for children or others new to clay, who need to build basic skills. The intermediate and advanced projects gradually increase the number of steps, complexity of shapes, and degree of fine details. By the end of the book, you’ll have learned how to make larger sculptures by using foil and wire armatures and curing in steps. The projects are demonstrated with detailed, step-by-step instructions illustrated with clear color photos. The sculpting skills you learn through these projects can be adapted to create any animal character you can imagine.