The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects: Techniques and Projects Featuring Transfers, Stamps, Stencils, Inks, Paints, Mediums, and More
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.77 (677 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0823013626 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2016-11-22 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Art Of Polymer Clay Surface Effects begins with the essentials of polymer clay, including its working properties, plus tools, curing, safety recommendations, and color blending (with full information on the now-indispensable Skinner Blend). Finished pieces by some of the biggest names in polymer clay, including Kathleen Dustin, Pier Voulkos, and Nan Roche, plus Donna Kato herself, offer ideas and inspiration.. Polymer clay has grown and grown and grown in popularity since the publication of Donna Kato's best-sellingThe Art of Polymer Clayin 1997. And there have been so many technical advances, too. Photo-packed chapters focus on exciting projects—beads, bracelets, pins, pendants, and boxes–and showcase new techniques, including image transfers, surface treatments such as stencils, stamps, paints, and inks, sculpting, inclusions, special effects, and finishing. Now poly-diva Donna Kato presents an all-new look at one of crafters' all-time favorite mediums
Her Kato Polyclay is available across the country. About the AuthorDonna Kato is one of the world’s best-selling authors on polymer clay crafts. She and her husband, photographer Vernon Ezell, live in Florissant, CO. Her books The Art of Polymer Clay and The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects have sold more than 110,000 copies.
Donna Kato is one of the world’s best-selling authors on polymer clay crafts. Her Kato Polyclay is available across the country. Her books The Art of Polymer Clay and The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects have sold more than 110,000 copies. She and her husband, photographer Vernon Ezell, live in Florissant, CO.
"Never enough hours in a day for these beautiful projects." according to Susan L. I just received Donna Kato's Creative Surface effects. This book appeals to me immensely as I love the heavy Asian art and Art Nouveau influences The coloring of her projects feel both soft and strong, and I love her patterns. I like this book as her designs are substantially fine art creations. The designs are rich yet bold with patterns that are unique. Techniques are well demonstrated through both pictures and clear instructions. This is not quite for the novice as it assumes that you know the basic polymer clay techniques. However, I think it would be a great addition to anyone's library because the point is to challe. "Fantastic Donna Kato does it again with this Book !!!" according to BigRed. I'm a professional researcher at heart so when I delve into a topic I dive into the deep end and don't come up until I've exhausted the field. True to form this is what I've done with polymer clay. My thinking: If I'm going to spend a lot of money on tools and supplies I'm going to research the heck out of the topic so that I technically understand what's what. As with most artistic mediums, success and high quality results are dependent upon the artist/crafter's understanding of the technical issues. This is where Donna Kato comes into my life (so to speak).I purchased Kato's first book 'The Art of Polymer Clay' and was . "Excellent overview of clay techniques and basics" according to GMF. I was totally new to clay working, heading for a class in the medium, when I purchased this book. I was absolutely delighted, and was able to start my class with some background and understanding of working the materials. I sit in awe of Ms. Kato's talent, and did find the techniques more difficult than they look. This aside, it is an excellent accumulation of many of the techniques that makes polyclay such a joy to work with. Ms. Kato does list several varieties of clay, inks, paints and other products, but I appreciate that she enumated which she found easier to work with, and why. I did expect some bias towards Kato Po