The Polymer Clay Techniques Book

This is is an excellent resource for people interested in working with polymer clay (the kind that you bake in the oven). I’m returning to this craft after a very long hiatus, and wanted a book that would get me back up to speed. It covers all of the basic techniques and some that are more advanced. Plus the author provides a supply list, and where tiy can buy them, although most stuff is available through Amazon, etc. Pretty decent instructions, copious illustrations, examples of artists’ work, and directions for little projects. Some of the directions could be a bit more detailed, but mostly they’re very good for both beginners and more seasoned veterans. Recommend highly.

I purchased this book using a Amazon gift card my bestie gave me for my Birthday. The shipment of this book was quite fast ! But what I love the most is what's inside the book. I wouldn't call myself a beginner but more an intermediate-tiny bit advanced skilled Polymer clay artist and this book contains alot of information and techniques some of which I didn't even know about. There's plenty of project ideas and it goes through everything you practically need to know about Polymer Clay techniques. It has lots of beautiful pictures in high detail and is a book that will be useful time and time again as a refresher and to pass on to friends even children who would like to dabble in the art of Polymer clay work. I especially love the page where they compare different Polymer clay brands and rate them by durability and baked results. (-ʌ-) Kinda sad to know my clay brand I use got voted the lowest. Overall this book is a MUST-HAVE whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced skilled this is a book I'd recommend you get !!

This is a great starter book for those new to polymer clay, it goes over so many of the different techniques. It can almost be called a dictionary of clay techniques, look up ones you hear about and then try out. I really recommend this book for an overall guide. The directions are easy to follow and you can probably figure out how to change and adapt the techniques to create something new and improved. If you like experimenting and like to see various ways to use polymer clay this is the book to start with! I have a limit amount of money that I can spend on books outside of my school books, and so I am extremely picky on what ones I buy, and this one I feel was a good investment. Its older than some of the other books I have gotten, but in no way is it obsolete. It really is a good backbone for learning.

I was pleasantly surprise once I received this book and found myself captivated by the detailed. When I ordered from "OrderFromMe!" little did I realize my books would have extra wrapping to protect their delivery process. Reading within the pages of these chapters offers ideas to accomplish my projects in workable methods. I chose to sculpture to help my stress levels. But I may be walking into enjoyment by learning a skill I can offer my granddaughter. Excellent read. Should you find you want to make jewelry try; "Making Polymer Clay Beads: Step-by-Step Techniques for Creating Beautiful Ornamental Beads" and have fun while looking smart

This book has great direction with pictures you can follow along while making the beads and other items. Plus it hasc great suggetions for projects

A worthwhile purchase for your polymer clay library. I have the coffee table books which are great to look at, but as a novice clayer I still need to know basic claying techniques. This book provides step by step instructions with many pictures. Very concise and well written. From my perspective a must have for the budding clay artist.

I've bought several polymer clay books, and this is one is my favorite. The how-to's are easy to follow, and the pictures are extremely helpful as well. This gem was compiled masterfully, and I reference it often when I have time for hobbies. Within its pages are techniques for mixing, shaping, texturing, imitation (other art-forms such as mosaics), as well as photos of some amazing work by modeling pros. I highly recommend this book - and that's coming from someone who tries to figure out most things on my own, like looking something up would be cheating or weak. It's not, and if you want to make some neat, professional looking artwork out of polymer clay, then this book can help you develop and refine some useful techniques quite quickly.

My wife tells me shes had much joy utilizing this book. Shipping was very quick as well. She liked the visual presentation very much.

Muy buen libro, bien explicado y con multitud de fotos del paso a paso. Sin duda imprescindible para el que se inicie en las arcillas poliméricas.

ポリマークレイを始めたいという方からちょっとだけポリマークレイを経験しているという方にお勧めです。色々な技法が掲載されていて「こんなこともできちゃうの！？」と目からウロコでした。

Voilà 11 ans déjà que j'ai acquis ce livre sur la pâte polymère. Regroupant de nombreuses techniques démontrant les différentes possibilités qu'offre une pâte modelable à cuire au four. Les pâtes récentes type Pardo ne sont pas représentées et les indications de températures changent d'une marque à l'autre donc il vous faudra se référer sur le paquet de pâte polymère. Trop cuit, une erreur classique de débutant. En anglais, je ne me lasse pas des images ;-)

That's also helpful for beginners.