New Ways with Polymer Clay

New Ways with Polymer Clay
By Kris Richards
1997
ISBN: 0-8019-8869-1
100 pages

This book is ideal for someone new to polymer clay and looking to make cute projects, like Christmas ornaments, faux sugar cookies, and embellished jar lids. Roughly the first half of the book is dedicated to introducing the beginner to polymer clay— covering everything from a detailed brand comparison (which admittedly, given the age of the book, is somewhat outdated) and tools to baking and finishing tips. The projects feature clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. A detailed index makes it simple to quickly locate specific information.

• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Part One: Polymer Clay Basics
  • Polymer Clay Brands: Which One to Choose?
    • A Survey of the Clays
      • Cernit
      • FIMO
      • Friendly Clay
      • Granitex
      • PROMAT
      • Sculpey III
      • Sculpey/Polyform
      • Super Sculpey
  • Working with the Clays
    • General Work Surface Guidelines
    • Successfully Lighting Your Work Area
    • Good Posture
    • Tool Time
      • Customizing Kemper Cutters
      • Nontraditional Tools
      • Power Tools
  • Starts to Finishes
    • Adding Textures, Colors, and Shapes
      • Textures
      • Colors
      • Shapes
    • Imitation: The Best Form of Flattery
    • General Rules for Baking Polymer Clay
      • What to Bake On
      • Which Glues to Use
    • The Definition of Finish
      • Added Finishes
    • Clean-Up and Storage
      • Cleaning Your Pasta Machine
      • Storing Your Polymer Clay
  • Working with Color
    • Marbleizing
    • Color Mixing
      • Full-Color Mixing Methods
• Part Two: Polymer Clay Projects
  • Projects
    • Chocolate Sweets for the Dieter
    • Grandma’s Old-Fashioned “No-Cal” Sugar Cookies
    • Angels, Stars, Teddy Bears, and Christmas Trees
    • The Internet Ink Pen
    • “Spicy” Jar Lids
    • Mexican Sombrero Lid
    • Red-Flowered Lid
    • Gilded Antique Frame
    • Springtime Birdhouse Ornament
    • Good Morning, Glory! Garden Soap Dish
    • Christmas Package Frame
    • Recycled Santa Lightbulb Ornament
    • Christmas Tree Box
• Resources
• Index