[share_ebook] Barrier Properties of Polymer Clay Nanocomposites

Artistically combining polymer clay with wire, this distinctive manual teaches crafters and jewelry makers how to create organic, sophisticated, and contemporary jewelry.

Polymer clay is the most versatile and inclusive artistic medium there is, in that so many skills and tools can be utilized from other craft areas such as sewing, jewelry making, rubber stamping, and home décor.
This book explores a wide variety of polymer clay applications that are not limited to any one format and which are useful for both the beginning and advanced polymer clay crafter. Twenty creative and intriguing projects such as miniatures, jewelry, sewing notions, home décor and gifts are all featured in this photography-filled guide.

With 15 step-by-step projects, Polymer Clay Jewelry teaches readers how to create sophisticated and unique jewelry pieces with the popular and versatile medium of polymer clay. Professional teacher Debbie Jackson presents a variety of creative jewelry-making techniques broken into four sections: Additives and Embellishments; Textures; Liquid Polymer Clay; Canes.
With a gallery of stunning creations shown at the end of each section, this guide will provide readers with the skills and creative spark they desire to craft pieces of their own.

A world of polymer clay magic, all in one book! Features 15 step-by-step projects for creating clay fairies, gnomes, trolls and other enchanting figures All materials are readily available at local craft stores The whimsical creatures of fantasy spring to life through polymer clay projects in this beautiful instructional book. Readers will learn to create an entire fantasy land, from the secret door to enter this fantastic realm to the trolls, gnomes, fairies and mermaids who inhabit it. Step-by-step photos allow for re-creating the characters exactly, and readers are inspired to make their own imaginary creatures through a gallery of the author's own figures.