Create a Polymer Clay Impression

Discover a colorful new worldPolymer clay is truly a medium that has few boundaries. Whether you're planning on beautify yourself or your wardrobe with buttons, barrettes or jewelry, or hoping to give your surroundings a colorful facelift, polymer clay is full of possibilities.Give everyday objects a shiny, eye-catching new look by covering them with clay in a broad spectrum of color and textures. Or create beautiful jewelry and beadwork using techniques that are surprisingly quick and simple. In Create A Polymer Clay Impression, Sarahane Helm demonstrates everything from the basics like baking and carving to advanced home decor themes and jewelry.As an accomplished artist, teacher and author, Helm has a true appreciation for polymer clay and the qualities that make it unique.   • 20 creative projects such as miniatures, jewelry, masks, home decor, and gifts.   • Discover how simple objects from around your home - from picture frames to children's wagons - can be given a new look, and new life.   • Master the secrets and shortcuts of proper preparations, stringing, mold making and surface stamping.