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Ancient meets modern in this book when polymer clays are used alongside wire in some original and fun-to-make pieces. If you thought that polymer clay was just for making into novelty earrings or for the children to make models with then think again! Well, that is what I mainly see it being used for! It certainly comes of age in this book and you can read all about what tools you need to use it at its best, safety advice for optimum curing and how to make it look like a surprising number of other materials. Learn too about gauges and different types of wire, what pliers and other tools you need and even how much you need if coiling it around another piece of wire. Making wire look primitive and polymer clay look futuristic is only a small part of it, and much fun can be had making beads that resemble oranges, or wrapping wire around to make a cage-like bead. Then you can extrude clay to resemble wire, discover millefiori technique and more with the aid of various project and lots of well-illustrated staged diagrams. Each project is part of the learning curve, with different techniques explored every time so you need never make another pair of earrings or key ring to look like sweets or teddies - unless you want to!-Myshelf.com This is a tremendous jewellery book and ranks as one of the best on polymer clay. Sophisticated jewellery abounds on the 136 colour pages of this compact book. Tools, techniques, materials and lots of ideas to make your own stunning beads and fascinating jewellery. Clear photographs and instructions will ensure you have lots of fun making these adorable beads. Superb for budding polymer clay artists and for established artists too.-KarenPlatt.co.uk
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Make truly unforgettable jewelry! With "Ancient Modern", learn to create organic, sophisticated, and distinctly contemporary jewelry by artistically combining polymer clay and wire. Use a range of innovative techniques to design beads and jewelry components from polymer clay, then add wireworking elements, inspired clasps and ear wires, wire bead caps, polymer clay tipped head pins, and more for a signature look. "Ancient Modern" draws on artist Ronna Weltman's fundamentals of jewelry design, what makes a piece 'primitive', and shows how to achieve her organic effects and signature style, from color mixing to texture effects. With 20 one-of-a-kind projects, including necklaces, bracelets, and pins in Ronna's distinctive style, crafters and jewelry makers will be making gallery-style jewelry in no time! Each project features detailed instructions and step-by-step photography. In addition to an extensive technique section on polymer clay, wireworking, and jewelry design, readers will also find a gallery of work for endless inspiration.
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An excellent book giving a whole new look to polymer clay. When I bought the book I tended to think of polymer as a medium children played with but have now decidedly changed my mind having used several of her ideas in conjunction with wirework and semi-precious beads to great effect. I would definately recommend this book to craftspeople interested in creating their own beads.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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What a fab book. I am a beginner with Polymer clay and have already made the necklace on the front which turned out great.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I was looking for some new inspiration when I bought this book. I have been making jewellery for seven years now, and I wanted some new techniques to liven me up. This book not only gives you new ideas, it makes you run out and buy a whole new selection of clay and start working. The projects are clearly illustrated and each item is described in a separate paragraph. Clear and to the point - I emailed and asked the author when she was doing another one!!
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Ancient Modern Polymer Clay
Book was something of a disappointment for me. I was expecting something along the lines of Donna Kato's book, which has a very similar cover picture, but which covers a vast array... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. Marion B. Rayner
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I bought this book because I really liked the cover necklace and I did not regret it. Although some of the jewellery in it are a little extreme for some people to wear them (not... Read more
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Sorry to disagree with previous reviews but this is the WORST book that I have ever bought. I found the projects totally impractical and unwearable unless you like your beads the... Read more
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