Polymer Clay for the First Time

Polymer Clay for the First Time
By Syndee Holt
2000
ISBN: 0-8069-6827-3
112 pages

As the title suggests, this is a good choice for those new to polymer clay. If you’re intrigued by millefiori and want to learn the caning process, but don’t know where to start, you’ll find everything you need to know right here. The first section (up to page 25) introduces the fundamentals of polymer clay, covering everything from tools and brand comparisons to finishing and basic canes. The next two sections (over 50 pages) focus on canes. Several non-canework techniques, such as molding and stamping, comprise the final section of projects. Step-by-step instructions and plentiful how-to photos guide you from beginning to completion. Each project teaches you not only the process to create a specific finished object, but also a technique that can be applied to endless projects of your own design.

Content

Polymer Clay for the First Time
Section 1: Polymer Clay Basics
- What do I need to get started?
Section 2: Basic Canes
- How do I make a pinroll cane?
  - Small Candleholder
- How do I resize the pinroll cane?
  - Napkin Rings
- How do I turn the pinroll cane inside out?
  - Mobius Bead
- How do I make a bull’s eye cane?
  - Clay Frame
- How do I use the banner cane?
  - Lacy Ornament
- How do I add a banner to the bull’s eye cane?
  - Buttons
- How do I use the banner cane?
  - Twisted Beads
- How do I make a feather cane?
  - Postage Stamp Collage
- How do I make a checkerboard cane?
  - Covered Pen
- How do I make a blended cane using the Skinner method?
  - Light Switch Cover
- How do I make 3-D chain-linked canes?
  - 3-D Chain-linked Necklace
Section 3: Pictorial Canes
- How do I make a simple flower cane?
  - Flower Drawer Pulls
- How do I make a millefiori bead?
  - Backpack Clip
- How do I make a star cane?
  - Lapel Pin
- How do I make a face cane?
  - Barrette
- How do I make a snowman cane?
  - Snowman Pin
- How do I make a shaman cane?
  - Postcard
- How do I make a heart-shaped cane?
  - Heart Earrings
Section 4: Molds & Textural Effects
- How do I use clay molds?
  - Leaf Light Switch Cover
- How do I use household objects to make a reverse impression?
  - Fossils Light Switch Cover
- How do I make a mold?
  - Seashell Box
- How do I use colored pencils with clay?
  - Rainbow Coasters
- How do I use rubber stamps with clay?
  - Bracelet
- How do I make clay look metallic?
  - Brooch
- How do I use scrap clay?
  - Valentine’s Day Pin
- How do I make a Natasha bead?
  - Natasha Bead
Section 5: Gallery
Metric Equivalent Chart
Index

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