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Art Makers: Make Cute Stuff with Polymer Clay features step-by-step projects and tips for making adorable items from polymer clay.
List of contents
Introduction
Tools & Materials
Working with Polymer Clay
Super Cute Clay Projects
Lovey Bear Trinket Box, Petite Owl Planter, Kooky Aliens, Flying Pig Pencil Tops, Finger Puppets, Junk Drawer Robots, Candy Tin Picnic Set, Gnome Home Night-Light, Little Stars Garland, Cute, Hanging Sloth, Mythical Creatures Wall Plaques, Happy Rainbow Cloud Mobile
About the Author
About the author
Los Angeles-based fine artist and illustrator Shelley Kommers creates art with a joyful, whimsical style. Her artwork is displayed in collections in the United States, Canada, and Australia, and she has worked with clients that include Pottery Barn Teen,
Spirituality & Health magazine, Kimpton Boutique Hotels + Restaurants, and Oopsy-Daisy. Shelley is inspired by the beauty of her surroundings and the natural world, as well as her own inner stories. Learn more at https://shelleykommers.com and @shelleykommers_illustration on social media.
Summary
Learn to make adorable items from polymer clay! Easy-to-follow techniques and step-by-step projects lead the way.
The Art Makers series is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun, hands-on mediums, including polymer clay, embroidery, and papier-mache. Art Makers: Make Cute Stuff with Polymer Clay is the ideal follow-up book to Art Makers: Polymer Clay for Beginners.
In this inviting, visually appealing book, you can learn to make adorable, whimsical crafts with polymer clay. Author Shelley Kommers, an experienced art instructor and a professional artist, takes you through the complete steps of learning to work with polymer clay, from the tools and materials you will need to techniques, such as molding, mixing colors, and baking. The projects are simple to follow and include adorable, whimsical subject matter, such as:
- plant pots
- a cloud mobile
- finger puppets
- a trinket box
- a hanging sloth
- and much more!
This book is perfect for artists of
all skill levels, from beginners to more advanced artists looking to improve their clay-making skills or learn a new technique. With
colorful, full-page art,
quirky subject matter, and
expert instructions, anyone can learn to work with polymer clay in no time. Best of all, the tools and materials are
affordable and accessible, so you won’t need to buy a bunch of stuff to get started.
If you're looking for a craft to make creative use of the extra time you have at home, polymer clay is the perfect choice. Get started right away making adorable, on-trend art with
Art Makers: Make Cute Stuff with Polymer Clay.
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"Clear step-by-step instructions and color photos invite readers to get started on their own creations, and one section offers troubleshooting solutions for common problems. Written for the adult reader but with designs that will appeal to kids, this is a useful introduction to the craft for those wishing to get started, or for grown-ups planning activities for kids."
