Polymer Clay Master Class and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more

Vous voulez voir cette page en français ? Cliquez ici.


or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
or
Amazon Prime Free Trial required. Sign up when you check out. Learn More
More Buying Choices
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Start reading Polymer Clay Master Class on your Kindle in under a minute.

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

Polymer Clay Master Class: Exploring Process, Technique, and Collaboration with 11 Master Artists [Paperback]

Judy Belcher , Tamara Honaman

List Price: CDN$ 26.99
Price: CDN$ 16.92 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over CDN$ 25. Details
You Save: CDN$ 10.07 (37%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Only 3 left in stock (more on the way).
Ships from and sold by Amazon.ca. Gift-wrap available.
Want it delivered Tuesday, May 28? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout.

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Kindle Edition --  
Paperback CDN $16.92  

Book Description

Jan 1 2013
Learn the Signature Techniques of Top Polymer Clay Artists

Polymer Clay Master Class offers you a close-up look at the creative processes of eleven acclaimed polymer clay artists as they share their expertise with one another and you. Judy Belcher and Tamara Honaman bring together these talented artists for the first time, offering their individual techniques and then documenting how they inspire and challenge one another in the creation of collaborative pieces. In five lessons with sixteen guided projects, you will gain an understanding of the polymer clay skills you’ve always wanted to master, such as:
• Creating with sculpture, canework, and imitative techniques
• Altering the surface with carving, transfers, imprint, and silk screening
• Incorporating mixed media, such as metal, wood, and fiber
• Designing using cold connections, hollow and lightweight forms, kinetic construction, and jewelry-finishing techniques
• Pushing the boundaries of the Skinner Blend technique
• Collaborating with fellow artists to open up new creative possibilities
With contributors including Leslie Blackford, Cynthia Tinapple, Lindly Haunani, Sarah Shriver, and many others, you have a front-row seat to the world of innovative polymer clay art. Challenge your assumptions about methods, style, and collaboration, and get ready to start on your own creative journey.
 
Also available as an ebook

Frequently Bought Together

Polymer Clay Master Class: Exploring Process, Technique, and Collaboration with 11 Master Artists + Patterns in Polymer: Imprint and Accent Bead Techniques + Polymer Clay Color Inspirations: Techniques and Jewelry Projects for Creating Successful Palettes
Price For All Three: CDN$ 51.53

Show availability and shipping details

  • In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.ca.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over CDN$ 25. Details

  • Patterns in Polymer: Imprint and Accent Bead Techniques CDN$ 17.69

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.ca.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over CDN$ 25. Details

  • Polymer Clay Color Inspirations: Techniques and Jewelry Projects for Creating Successful Palettes CDN$ 16.92

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.ca.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over CDN$ 25. Details



Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Potter Craft (Jan 1 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0823026671
  • ISBN-13: 978-0823026678
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 1.1 x 27.6 cm
  • Shipping Weight: 662 g
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #92,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Product Description

Review

"Judy Belcher and Tamara Honaman's new book, Polymer Clay Master Class: Exploring Process, Technique, and Collaboration with 11 Master Artists can be used as a 'how-to' book, however that is not its main attribute.  Lots of publications tell you how to make something through carefully written text steps and accompanying photos, but Polymer Clay Master Class goes beyond that and examines the creative process itself. Unlike the others, this volume offers an opportunity to read 'between the lines' along the path of creating." --Polymer Art Archive

About the Author

JUDY BELCHER has been creating jewelry for more than a decade, and teaches workshops and speaks internationally, sharing her fascination with polymer. She is the author of Polymer Clay Creative Traditions and coauthor of several other books. She has served as the president of the International Polymer Clay Association and is active in several other arts organizations. Visit her online at www.judybelcherdesigns.com.
TAMARA HONAMAN has been creating jewelry for twenty years and has been sharing her knowledge through teaching, publications, and videos. She contributes jewelry-making education to Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, is the founding editor of Step-by-Step Beads, and has been an editor for numerous other publications, including technical editor for Metal Clay Jewelry.
 

Inside This Book (Learn More)
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
Search inside this book:

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Customer Reviews

There are no customer reviews yet on Amazon.ca
5 star
4 star
3 star
2 star
1 star
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
Amazon.com: 4.4 out of 5 stars  21 reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photography, masterful collaboration Jan 2 2013
By Michelle Flynn - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this book out of curiosity, drawn to its beautiful images. I discovered readable text, clear instructions with pictures to match, and most surprisingly of all a story of collaboration and consideration. The concept for this book was brilliant, and I hope Ms. Honaman and Ms. Belcher bring more artists together in this manner in the future. Well done, well worth the price!
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Amiralble Vanity Publication Feb 8 2013
By Mjski - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Maybe my review is colored by the fact that the Amazon "preview" was a screenshot of the cover and I bought this on faith after reading the reviews, both 5 stars and 1 star. I got burnt. The authors work is wondrous. The narrative of how they collaborated is boring. The instructions and illustrations are minimal and vague, almost as if the authors don't want you to duplicate their results, unlike many master artists in history.

If Amazon had a decent preview of the instructions in this book, I would not have bought it. Live and learn ... I'll not buy another Amazon book without a decent preview.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for advanced techniques and concepts! Jan 6 2013
By CuteEverythingcom - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
My daughter and I have been studying and working with polymer clay for several years and we have a pretty good handle on the basics of the craft. I was glad to see we could get some additional ideas and learn some more techniques from this book. There are tips for how to save and store clay, as well as many other helpful hints. I appreciated the instructions for blending and other advanced techniques not covered in my more basic books.

Polymer Clay Master Class is based on an interesting concept of collaboration of artist teams. In the book, each artist in the team is profiled and some of their pieces are shown to give an idea what they bring to the table. After that, each team member presents a new design with complete instructions. Then the two artists complete an artwork that bring their unique talents together and highlights their strengths. It was really fascinating for me to see their personal styles come out in the collaborative designs.

As you can imagine, there is a broad variety of suggestions in Polymer Clay Master Class, including ideas like lots of gorgeous jewelry, rock embellished dishware and wall hangings. My daughter referenced a little sculpture project and came up with her own idea of an "emo" girl who has three heads you can swap out to show how she feels that day. It turned out so cute! I would definitely recommend this book as an excellent book of polymer clay concepts and creations.

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category


Feedback


Amazon.ca Privacy Statement Amazon.ca Shipping Information Amazon.ca Returns & Exchanges