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Making Gifts In Polymer Clay

Delight Your Friends and Family with Charming Gifts Year-Round. Whether you and 39;re a master at crafting with polymer clay or just a beginner, you and 39;ll find all the fun you can handle inside this book, with 21 adorable projects that perfectly capture the spirit of the seasons. Each one is wonderfully easy to make - even for kids - and simple enough to be completed in a single sitting. You and 39;ll find something for every friend and every season, from jolly leprechauns and Easter eggs to spooky witches and Thanksgiving turkeys - even a polar bear on skis. You and 39;ll also discover guidelines for turning your creations into magnets, buttons and pins. The gifts you make are sure to bring smiles all around - so grab your clay and get started. There are holidays, birthdays and more just around the corner. Price: 22.95

Polymer Clay For The Fun Of It.

Have Fun with Polymer Clay. Stretch it, roll it, stamp it, cut it, stack it, bake it - whatever you do with it, you and 39;ll have fun with polymer clay. Inside this playful book, you and 39;ll find over 20 simple step-by-step projects that combine easy techniques and lively colors in bright and unexpected ways. Be the toast of the town with fabulous jewelry pieces like the Punchy Mosaic Earrings with matching pendant or the Flexible Olive Bracelet Spruce up your bag or tote inside and out with stylish accessories like the Goddess Bag Tag Outfit your desk with fabulous office accessories like the Luminous Letter Opener and the Glitzy Tile Clock Fill your home with whimsical decor items like the Hello Gorgeous Mirror Plus, you and 39;ll get lots of fun extras to make you laugh and to teach you even more about polymer clay. Each project starts off with an inspirational quote that will get your creative juices flowing and you and 39;ll also find helpful tips to make playing with clay easy. You and 39;ll get a final treat when you look through the gallery of art by author Kim Cavender and guest artists showcasing even more fun and fantastic things you can make with polymer clay. Price: 22.95

Beautiful Beaded Gifts

These 24 easy-to-create beautiful bead projects, from beaded sachets and picture frames to fashion accessories and candleholders, are sure to inspire. Made with fine wire, embroidery, and a range of colored beads and sequins, each project is accompanied by clear instructions, diagrams and a complete materials list. Additionally, each project is rated by cost and difficulty level, so its easy to know which projects are right for you. With plenty of tips for personalizing projects, this book will give you the instruction and inspiration you need to create presents that will be hard to give away. Price: 12.95

Polymer Clay Inspirations

Create Clay Masterpieces It and 39;s simple to create original polymer clay projects when you take inspiration from the world around you. Author Patricia Kimle will teach you how to look at your favorite piece of jewelry, fine art painting, fabric or gemstone and create your own polymer clay masterpiece. Whether you and 39;re an experienced polymer clay artist or a complete novice, it and 39;s easy to apply the creative methods inside this book. You and 39;ll find complete step-by-step photos, instructions and a user-friendly Getting Started guide. Learn how to Develop and refine your personal artistic style Create 20 stunning projects, ranging from jewelry to home decor Recreate the look of fabric, semi-precious stones, antique gold and more Master techniques for achieving watercolor effects and other fine-art styles Price: 22.95

Polymer Clay Jewelry

Create Stunning Jewelry with Imaginative Ideas. Learn how to create 20 gorgeous projects with an array of polymer clay and jewelry-making techniques. Using embellishments, textures, liquid polymer clay and canes, you and 39;ll create one-of-a-kind pieces, including a Hinged Dragonfly Pendant, Oriental Fan Hatpin, Eggshell Mosaic Brooch and Snakeskin Bangle. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, complete supply lists and full-color photos to help you achieve professional results. Author Debbie Jackson also includes an inspirational gallery of polymer clay jewelry pieces using the techniques featured in this book. Whether you and 39;re a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, this fresh approach to polymer clay techniques will provide the skills and creative spark you need to create truly extraordinary accessories. Price: 22.95

Stamping Effects In Polymer Clay

Create Gorgeous Texture and Color Effects in Clay Learn how to bring stamping to the exciting world of polymer clay. Each of the 25 step-by-step projects highlights a featured technique for working with clay and rubber stamps - many published for the very first time. You and 39;ll love to make jewelry projects, like stunning brooches and necklaces, as well as accessories for your home, like a beautiful coaster set or even a framed polymer painting. Get ready to enter a world of endless crafting possibilities Learn the dos and don and 39;ts for mastering basic polymer clay techniques Find inspiration and quick reference in the Sampler Sneak Peek, featuring 16 beautiful techniques for working with clay and rubber stamps Create a wide array of projects including jewelry, personal accessories and home decor items Price: 22.95

Simply Enchanting Crafts

You and 39;ll be enchanted with these fairy-themed craft projects. Includes over 30 charming ideas for jewelry, clothing, dolls, cupcakes and more. Create captivating gifts and decorations for any occasion that requires an extra-special touch of ethereal magic. Price: 17.95

Interactive Art Workshop

This book guides you step-by-step through the creation of more than 20 projects, each with a unique interactive element ranging from paper wheels, to fully functioning pull tabs, to flapping doors and slide puzzles. A gallery of inspirational examples from a wide variety of contributing artists follow each tutorial. The projects go beyond moving parts to include techniques that also engage the senses of touch, smell and sound for an overall sensory experience. Price: 22.95

Exhibition 36

Be inspired by 36 mixed-media artists whose collage, digital, assemblage, altered and repurposed art adorn the walls and pedestals of this unique book. Along with all the visual candy, the artists answer questions, share their thoughts, talk about their work and offer instruction on their techniques. And as a final bonus, many artists featured in the book have contributed imagery sheets as a way for you to get started right away on your own creations. Price: 24.95

Taking Flight

Find your artistic wings through inspiration and techniques that will make your creative spirit soar. You and 39;ll learn, step-by-step, 28 of the author and 39;s and contributing artists and 39; favorite mixed-media techniques and ways that they can be applied to your own personal artwork. Through art you and 39;ll face old fears, let the truth speak, honor memories, and more. Along the way, be inspired by thoughtful prompts, meaningful quotes, and stunning visual imagery. Price: 22.95

The Naughty Secretary Club

Throw everything you thought you knew about jewelry out the window. The Naughty Secretary will show you how to take the most unlikely tchotchkes and turn them into one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories. The 30+ projects include Shredded Junk Mail Bangles, Paper Clip Necklace, Jot-Em-Down Earrings, Happy Hour Charm Bracelet and more. Price: 16.95

Create Your Own Bling

Learn how to emulate the fashion-forward looks of top designers without breaking the bank. Detailed instructions and over 150 full-color photos demonstrate how to create glitzy items. Learn how to make fashionable accessories from bags acquired at garage sales and flea markets using acrylic or metallic rhinestones and a healthy dose of creativity. Featured projects in this book that help you bring the bling include handbags, cases for iPods and cell phones, bold business card holders and dazzling sunglasses. Price: 19.95

Creative Crafts You Can Do In A Day

In just a day readers can create dazzling jewelry, home decor, and gifts for any occasion with this complete guide featuring over 75 projects with complete, step-by-step instructions, inspiration and expert advice, including Greeting Cards Renowned rubber stamp artist MaryJo McGraw shows you how to combine elements of papercraft, collage and rubber stamping to create greeting cards that are literally worlds of art. Papercrafts Give every celebration a more meaningful touch with personalized gifts. You and 39;ll discover projects using all of your favorite papercrafting tools and supplies to create elegant keepsake gifts. Beading Learn to master essential seed beed techniques and create dazzling gifts from a friendship bracelet and gift card to tasseled cushion covers and a woven picture frame. Ribboncraft Using traditional ribboncrafting techniques, you and 39;ll create fresh, vibrant designs to transform simple gifts, greeting cards and home decor into treasured keepsakes. Price: 24.95

Beautiful Beaded Jewelry

Explore the process of making your own jewelry step-by-step, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and broaches. This book is full of creative ideas for making 20 pieces of jewelry using original techniques and innovative materials. With seven sections, this book explores, in-depth, the uses and features of many materials, including twisted thread, nylon thread, copper wire and beads. The clear, detailed directions ensure that no one, from beginners to experts, can go wrong. Price: 12.95

Frame It.

The Ultimate Guide to No-Fear Framing. The ideas and techniques in this book make do-it-yourself framing more accessible than ever before. The mysteries of matting, molding and assembly are clearly revealed for anyone wanting to take a big or little part in their own creative framing projects. In addition to mastering basic framing techniques, you and 39;ll also learn to Select mats and frames to complement your artwork Frame a wide variety of items, including three-dimensional collectibles, fiber art, photography and more Create framing solutions without using a frame Preserve your artwork for years to come Price: 19.95

Metal Craft Discovery Workshop

Creating With Metal Has Never Been Easier. Whether it and 39;s jewelry, journals or kitschy keepsakes that spark your fire, this book will show you just how easy it is to create 20 fun and funky projects step-by-step such as a miniature journal and an altered lunch box. A nontraditional approach and a comprehensive techniques section will introduce you to the whimsical side of metal. Not only will you learn secrets to cutting and joining metal, you and 39;ll also Explore ways to age and add texture to metal Discover the numerous types of metal available, including copper, mesh, wire and recycled material Conjure up beautiful patina finishes with several secret recipes Find further inspiration in the artists and 39; gallery section Price: 22.95

Plexi Class

Discover the endless possibilities of working with a variety of plastic materials such as acrylic sheeting, clear vinyl and even shrink plastic. You and 39;ll be amazed at the versatility, ease of use, and forgiveness plastic possesses, and how plastics can mimic glass as you follow along with 25 step-by-step projects including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, a belt, purses, a tote bag, wind chimes, artist trading cards and more. Techniques for combining plastic with other mixed-media items such as fabric, beads, wire and paper are covered throughout. Price: 22.95

Altered Curiosities

Two very important things make this book stand out from the crowd of other collage, mixed-media and assemblage titles the projects (full of oddities and the unexpected) and the techniques - several of which have never been published before. A common element of Jane Wynn and 39;s style is to find an object, break it and put it together again (sometimes more than once), and she loves using anthropomorphic associations to tell stories in her projects. Step by step, readers will learn her unique method and her sought-after techniques. Along with surface alterations (faux-aging, patinas and the use of unusual household products) Altered Curiosities teaches metal etching with rubber stamps, simple wiring to create dramatic lighting, instruction for altering simple toy figures (making two-headed animals, for instance) and more. Price: 22.95

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