Making Polymer Clay Beads

by Carol Blackburn

A comprehensive introduction to the materials, tools, equipment, and techniques used to make unique beads with a variety of shapes, colors, and finishes. The straightforward instructions discuss topics that include conditioning raw clay and making simple shapes; producing more complex shapes, such as rounds, canes, and spirals; decorating the beads with foils, powders, and millefiori; and creating faux effects like ivory, bone, turquoise, marble, and silver. A gallery of beads by internationally renowned artists, hundreds of step-by-step photographs of new beads designed by the author, and a clay gauge that allows one to estimate how much clay is necessary to make a specific quantity of beads are included, making this a comprehensive guide that will provide inspiration, demonstrate the range of effects that can be achieved in polymer clay, and teach beaders how to incorporate these beads into jewelry designs.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Art, Jewellery Making, How To, Reference, Design

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

Reviews

[Alie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was great for showing how to make different type/shapes of beads, there was about 14 faux effects that were nice and a lot of good general information for beginners. It is probably very useful for anyone who has an interest in making beads, as it just covers about everything in a basic broad way that you can follow up with either youtube or other specific books when you find something you want to focus on.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was especially well explained, even though the projects looked quite complicated.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

LOVE this book. I look at it for ideas. I look at it to make me happy. I look at it on rainy days. I look at it on sunny days. Good, clear directions. Great photographs.

[bluetyson]

Making Polymer Clay Beads: Step-by-Step Techniques for Creating Beautiful Ornamental Beads by Carol Blackburn (2007)

[Dolldiva · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book so much my niece gave it to me as a birthday gift!

[Sheila Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

I tried to do some these beads with no luck not enough tools