FaeMaker: Making Fantasy Characters in Polymer Clay
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440313660 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
There are stories by the author and poems about each character.. Readers learn about materials, special precautions and quick, simple techniques; then they will get 9 step-by-step demonstrations. Each demonstration shows how to make accurate figures, from beginning supports to sculpting the head, hands and feet (including eyes, chins, noses, brows, lips, cheeks, mouths, ears, makeup and hair), bodies, baking and costuming. This fun book shows readers how to make standalone character figures with polymer clay - what the author calls "Oddfae" - dragons, treefolk, witches, wizards, fugitives from fairy tales, figments of the imagination, and the slightly off-center
1 star off for no sculpted bodies I decided to edit my review after completing several project. While at first I was quite frustrated because this book wasn't what I expecting. These projects are all soft bodied - only the head, hands and feet are polymer clay. This wasn't made clear in the description of the book.However after making a troll and a witch - both modified, I really how much fun it can be to put your time into making those tricky parts and using a soft, poseable body which can stand on its own. I also have a tricky time with that. I picked up some great tips for costumes, hai. "fun book" according to Melissa Collins. Easy to follow sculpting instructions but needs a little extra attention and detail when it comes to clothing. "Great reference for Polymer clay work" according to Brian Propst. I really like all the photos that show concepts. The photos show how to set up the armature and how to form the clay around the armature. A unique concept that I haven't found in other books is how to incorporate cloth with clay. This cloth and clay process is similar to those used in doll making, but these clay figures have an armature which allows the clay figure to remain flexible after the clay has been cured and the cloth and clothing have been added.
About the Author Dawn Schiller is an internationally collected, self-taught artist. and Europe. . Visit Dawn online at Oddfae. Her award-winning work has appeared in shows, galleries, books and magazines in the U.S. She teaches figurative art online and at retreats, as well as in her Santa Clarita, California studio
She teaches figurative art online and at retreats, as well as in her Santa Clarita, California studio. Visit Dawn online at Oddfae. . and Europe. Her award-winning work has appeared in shows, galleries, books and magazines in the U.S. Dawn Schiller is an internationally collected, self-taught artist