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Polymer Clay Book Shop

Polymer Clays like FIMO and Sculpey are versatile craft materials which can be used to create a range of items including jewellery, unique beads and ornamentation.

These books and project guides will inspire you with ideas which will allow you to express yourself in this versatile medium.

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The Complete Book of Polymer Clay
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Written by Lisa Pavelka, leading Polymer Clay artist, this well presented book covers both basic and advanced techniques. A comprehensive collection of most of the commonly known and universal techniques, including some of Lisa's own.
221 pages with rich colour illustrations on every page. More than 70 techniques made easy. Step-by-step instructions. 400 colour photograps to illustrate the steps. 6 original bonus projects. Gallery of art by top designers from around the world.

The Wonder of Polymer Clay
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Written by Bonnie McGough this book will guide and inspire polymer clay artists of all skill levels. Includes all you need to know starting with tools and basic techniques through to advanced methods such as cane work, mokume gane and millefiori.
126 glossy pages printed in full colour. Attractively illustrated throughout with good quality photographs. Clearly written sections with 21 projects to try out the techniques. Also includes a gallery of some of Bonnie's work.

Polymer Clay Art
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Learn from some of the most talented artists in the field how to make everything from jewellery to fun clay figures. Includes a comprehensive section teaching the basics of working in the medium of polymer clay before moving on to advanced techniques.
304 pages colour illustrated throughout. Inspired ideas and techniques for polymer clay enthusiasts with all levels of experience. Step-by-step instructions for beautiful projects, special effects, patterns, textures, surface embellishments.

Creating with Polymer Clay - Designs, Techniques, Projects
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This leading polymer clay book includes a colour gallery of work, and easy instructions for 26 projects. Introductory sections cover basic techniques and essential skills. Later chapters introduce advanced techniques used in the imaginative projects.
120 pages with 160 colour photographs. The 26 projects are fully illustrated with details of clay, equipment and techniques used. Includes jewellery projects as well as decorative items, useful articles for the home and fun gaming pieces.

The Art of Polymer Clay - Creative Surface Effects
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Techniques and projects featuring transfers, stamps, stencils, inks, paints and more. Donna Kato takes working with Polymer Clay to the next level, demonstrating dozens of inventive techniques for creating stunning surface effects.
176 pages with rich colour illustrations on every page. Fully illustrated step-by-step projects for stunning beads, pins, bracelets, pendants and boxes. Finished pieces by 69 other artists offer even more ideas and inspiration.

The Art of Polymer Clay - Millefiori Techniques
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Projects and inspiration for creative cane work. Donna Kato shows you how to use Polymer Clay to create intricate, fascinating Millefiori designs. Covers planning and creating canes and how to use them to make jewellery and art objects.
176 pages with rich colour illustrations on every page. Exceptionally attractive book. Fully illustrated step-by-step projects. Finished pieces by more than 50 renowned Millefiori artists provide extra inspiration.

Polymer Clay Color Inspirations
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Learn to create unique palettes for stunning jewellery. This unusual book offers a very different approach to polymer clay artistry. The main emphasis is on colour theory and how to select and combine colours to create spectacular jewellery.
144 pages with full colour photographs and diagrams throughout. Invaluable reference tool for creating jewellery designs. Complete eleven helpful exercises and ten exciting jewellery projects that help you analyze your personal colour prefences.

Polymer Clay Beads - Linda Peterson
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35 step-by-step projects show how to make beautiful beads and jewellery. Techniques used in projects include simulated stone, mokume gane, sculpting, millefiori caning and Skinner blend.
128 richly illustrated pages. Very clear instructions attractively presented with photographs of the method and completed items.

Polymer Clay Beads - Carol Blackburn
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Create beautiful ornamental beads out of polymer clay. Techniques clearly illustrated with step-by-step colour photographs. Introductory sections cover equipment and basic techniques. Main sections cover a wide range of techniques.
128 pages. Exceptionally well illustrated and attractive. Advanced techniques include blending, combing, caning, moulding, extrusions, inlay, mokume gane, rubber stamping.Fabulous faux effects eg amber, ivory, turquoise, abalone, Balinese silver.

Polymer Clay Beaded Jewellery
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Learn how to make colourful, unusual beads and jewellery. Explore the wonderful versatility of polymer clay and learn how to create a whole range of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more.
48 pages. 200 colour photographs. 11 step-by-step photograph illustrated jewellery projects. Introductory sections on materials, supplies and techniques.

Bead Techniques - Clay Jewellery with Bead Rollers
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The Professional Bead Roller makes creating uniform beads easy and fun. Use single colours or combine colours for stunning effects.
This 20 page technique-based book by Linda Peterson gives you the knowledge to create unique wearable art.
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Laminated Project Sheet by Birdy Heywood - Pixie
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Learn how to make this mischievous Pixie. This double sided project sheet by polymer clay artist Birdy Heywood tells you everything you need to know.
Full colour step-by-step double sided project sheet. A4 sheets laminated for long life. Includes full information on clays and tools needed.
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Laminated Project Sheet by Birdy Heywood - Fairy
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Learn how to make this cute Fairy. This double sided project sheet by polymer clay artist Birdy Heywood tells you everything you need to know.
Full colour step-by-step double sided project sheet. A4 sheets laminated for long life. Includes full information on clays and tools needed.
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Laminated Project Sheet by Birdy Heywood - Puppies
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Learn how to make a collection of clay Puppies. This double sided project sheet by polymer clay artist Birdy Heywood tells you everything you need to know.
Full colour step-by-step double sided project sheet. A4 sheets laminated for long life. Includes full information on clays and tools needed.
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Laminated Project Sheet by Birdy Heywood - Cats
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Learn how to make sitting and curled up clay Cats. This double sided project sheet by polymer clay artist Birdy Heywood tells you everything you need to know.
Full colour step-by-step double sided project sheet. A4 sheets laminated for long life. Includes full information on clays and tools needed.
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Laminated Project Sheet by Birdy Heywood - Dragon One
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Learn how to make Elneg Nogard (Gentle Dragon). This double sided project sheet by polymer clay artist Birdy Heywood tells you everything you need to know.
Full colour step-by-step double sided project sheet. A4 sheets laminated for long life. Includes full information on clays and tools needed.
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Laminated Project Sheet by Birdy Heywood - Dragon Two
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Learn how to make a beautiful Blue Dragon using the Millefiori technique. This double sided project sheet by polymer clay artist Birdy Heywood tells you everything you need to know.
Full colour step-by-step double sided project sheet. A4 sheets laminated for long life. Includes full information on clays and tools needed.

How to Make Clay Characters
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With Polymer Clay and imagination, Maureen Carlson has brought a whole world of cheery little characters to life. Starts with simple neighbourhood kids and progressing to more complex characters like Grandpa and Saint Nick.
128 pages with full colour photographs throughout. Detailed step-by-step projects. Introductory sections cover materials, tools and techniques. Learn about creating hair, facial expressions, clothing and footwear.

Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls
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Create a fantasy world in Polymer Clay; an idyllic world filled with fairies, playful sprites, gnomes, elves, wise wizards and misunderstood trolls. Features 15 enchanting projects with detailed instructions.
128 richly illustrated full colour pages. Includes an introduction to clay techniques, creating Polymer Clay figures and plenty of tips as well as project variations for many of the characters.

Creating Lifelike Figurines in Polymer Clay
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With the magical medium of polymer clay and this book learn to create expressive and detailed sculptures. Katherine Dewey shares her techniques - gathering essential tools, incorporating poses, facial expressions, costumes and painted finishing touches.
144 Pages. 400 step-by-step colour photos and 200 detailed drawings cover the entire process of sculpting realistic figures. Easy-to-read maps of the figure illustrate the landmarks of the body.

Clay Characters for Kids
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This well-illustrated project book has been written to inspire children and teenagers. Includes basic techniques for sculpting easy shapes that can be used to create dozens of creatures.
80 pages with colour photographs on every page. Make 30 detailed and colourful fantasy characters including dragons, goblins, fairies, pigs, birds, horses, bears and more.

Polymer Clay Bears
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Birdy Heywood shows how to make cute and funny bears using polymer clay and simple modelling techniques. Start with Simple Bear, them with a few adaptaions make a whole host of others like Wedding Bear, Halloween Bear, Musician Bear, Baby Bear and more.
Part of the 'Twenty to Make' craft book series. 48 pages (215 x 155 mm) with full colour illusrations on each page. Twenty delightful designs. Clear step by step instructions. Great gifts for friends and occasions.

The Complete Photo Guide to Doll Making
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The ultimate reference guide for making all kinds of dolls. Learn techniques for making more than thirty dolls. Make expressive faces, hands and feet using polymer clay and other media. Fashion bodies that can be artistically embellished and dressed.
224 pages. Over 600 photos accompany complete step-by-step illustrated techniques. Tools, materials, stuffing, patterns, fabrics, thread, eyes, and more.

Miniature Food Masterclass
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Angie Scarr shares the secrets of her amazingly intricate work in Polymer Clay. She invites us to join in with her passion for miniature food. Create a variety of food canes, liquid and Translucent effects, glazes, moulding and veining.
160 pages richly illustrated pages. Packed full of new techniques, materials and projects. Illustrated with step-by-step pictures throughout. Projects include chocolate buttons, asparagus, watermelon, starfruit, bakewell tart.

The Polymer Clay Cookbook
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Whip up tiny, deliciously realistic jewellery! Written by 2 sisters with an obsession for tiny food jewellery this book is full of fun and calorie-free projects! Use Polymer Clay to make pizza, bacon & eggs, lemon slices cupcakes, ice cream and more.
160 pages richly illustrated pages with colour on every page. 20 projects with step-by-step illustrations to make charms and jewellery inspired by favourite foods. Includes sections on materials, tools & techniques.

Making Miniature Food and Market Stalls
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Perfect the craft of creating fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheeses, bread, and pastries in marvellous detail - right down to the earth on your potatoes! The projects illustrated are quite amazing and inspirational.
144 pages with 700 colour photos. Step-by-step guides show how to create mini works of art in clay and set them in context within market stalls and other display items. Projects include a bakery, a delicatessen, a meat stall, and a fruit and veg stall.

Tasty Trinkets - Polymer Clay Food Jewellery
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Charlotte Stowell shows how to make delicious looking ploymer clay food using simple modelling techniques, and how to turn it into fun and attractive jewellery. Make a chilli charm, cup cake brooch, burger bracelet, fondant fancy earrings and more.
Part of the 'Twenty to Make' craft book series. 48 pages (215 x 155 mm) with full colour illusrations on each page. 20 delightful designs and 20 alternatives. Clear step by step instructions. Easy and fun to make.

Polymer Clay Mixed Media Jewellery
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Techniques, projects and inspiration. Use polymer clays to simulate the look of glass, enamel, metal, fine porcelain, pearls, mosaics and chalked ceramics. Learn how to use metal and liquid clays. Combine metal leaf, transfers, chalk, fibres, etc.
128 pages. Colour illustrations on every page. Introductory section covers clays, tools, basic techniques and use of specialist polymer clays. 18 stunning step-by-step illustrated projects (84 pages) and a gallery (8 pages).

Clay So Cute!
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This book is aimed 'tweens' and 'teens' wanting to create in polymer clay. Create eye-catching jewellery and accessories that crafty girls will love. Projects are more sophisticated than 'kid stuff' but trendier than in adult clay books.
112 pages with colour photos throughout. Sections on tools and supplies, basic techniques as well as 21 step by step projects illustrated with colour photos. Projects include cupcake charms, fun foods, bottle cap necklace, and wishing stone jewellery.

Ancient Modern - Polymer Clay & Wire Jewellery
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Learn to create sophisticated and distinctly contemporary jewellery by artistically combining polymer clay and wire. Innovative techniques to design beads and jewellery components from polymer clay, then add wireworking elements for a signature look.
128 pages. 300 colour photographs. 15 one-of-a-kind projects, each featuring detailed instructions and step-by-step photography. Introductory section with details about techniques, tools and materials. Inspirational project gallery.

Clay Techniques with a Pasta Machine
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20 full-colour pages of creativity. A Pasta Machine is a terrific tool. It allows you to easily blend Polymer Clays to create stripes and intricate patterns for making unique beads, embellishments and baubles.
Techniques described include Skinner Blend, Stripes, Jelly Rolls, Checkerbox, Nine-Patch Designs, Marbling and Watercolour Mixing. Make beads, earrings, pendants, buttons, decorated jars, paperweights, clay collages, etc. Pasta Machine sold separately.

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