The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects: Techniques and Projects Featuring Transfers, Stamps, Stencils, Inks, Paints, Mediums, and More

by Donna Kato

Polymer clay has grown and grown and grown in popularity since the publication of Donna Kato's best-selling The Art of Polymer Clay in 1997. And there have been so many technical advances, too. Now poly-diva Donna Kato presents an all-new look at one of crafters' all-time favorite mediums. 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). 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. 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.

Genres: Crafts

176 pages, Paperback

First published June 26, 2007

Reviews

[Shanidar · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects: Techniques and Projects Featuring Transfers, Stamps, Stencils, Inks, Paints, Mediums, and More" has a lot of good tricks and ideas to implement... It's amazing, but I think that if you are a beginner, this book lacks more detailed instructions and it will be difficult to follow by you.
I suggest you to read Kato's "The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques: Projects and Inspiration for Creative Canework" first.
On the other hand, if you have already read this one... you will just see "more of the same" with a plus of really inspiring tricks in the creative surface effects.

[Kristin · Rating 2 out of 5]

It has a great tutorial for faux dichroic glass (called an Inked Cabochon Pendant in the book), but there wasn't much else I hadn't seen before. There were some lovely inspirational pieces. It was a great book to check out of the library, but I wouldn't buy it.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

as usual, a great reference book of techniques with easy to follow instructions complete with pictures. Donna continues at the forefront of the medium.

[Dolldiva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful projects and great information from expert Donna Kato.

[Marilyn Knopic · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great polymer clay source