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With over 400 step-by-step photographs in full colour plus 200 detailed drawings, polymer-clay crafters everywhere can learn how to sculpt realistic 6x8 figures using the authors simple technique. The author, Katherine Dewey, a well-known polymer clay teacher and sculptor, shares a wealth of information in such detail that theyre accessible even to beginning sculptors. She covers the essentials of working with polymer clay, the fundamentals of figurative modeling (including measuring to achieve the right proportions in any scale), and how to make the tools that will ensure success. She shows readers how to recreate faces and expressions, male and female torsos, legs, hands and feet, all using a simple applique technique, in which clay is built up rather than carved away. Then, of course, there are finishing touches like clothing and costumes, paint and fibre, and - for those seeking a touch of fancy - a simple method for creating incredibly realistic butterfly or fairy wings. Topics include: selecting clay, making modelling tools, proportioning figures, posing, ethnic and gender subtleties, facial expressions, costumes in clay, and finishing touches.
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Katherine Dewey has used polymer clay to create fanciful, exquisitely detailed sculptures for more than 30 years. Visit her on the web at www.elvenwork.com.
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Polymer clay is unique, a remarkable clay that requires no special tools, not even a kiln. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Polymer clay is unique, a remarkable clay that requires no special tools, not even a kiln. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've wanted this book ever since I read and loved `Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay'. This book is comprehensive, simple to understand, and most importantly - interesting and fun to read!
The author is a talented artist, and a good instructor of her craft, as is demonstrated in both of her how-to books. She really knows her medium and how to show others how to use it.
I'd recommend this book as a good follow-on (for the more experienced polymer clay artist); beginners should start with books like `Clay Characters for Kids' or `How to Make Clay Characters' both by Maureen Carlson.
I'm an intermediate user of polymer clay - I've used it for a couple of years and it's not an easy material to get to grips with; I wouldn't say that a true beginner should start with a book like this unless they're a very quick learner. However I'd highly recommend they bought it and put it on their craft bookshelf for later!
The only downside is that you'll need to buy a lot of extras to go with this book: polymer clay obviously, but also a lot of modelling tools are mentioned in it that people new to clay might not have. The author is also very specific with her instructions about tools, and people new to the medium might not want to substitute tools right away. However, tools are fairly easy to get hold of, it's just something to be aware of when you buy this book.
`Life-Like Figures in Polymer Clay' is a great book, and I'm so glad it's come back into print!
The author is a talented artist, and a good instructor of her craft, as is demonstrated in both of her how-to books. She really knows her medium and how to show others how to use it.
I'd recommend this book as a good follow-on (for the more experienced polymer clay artist); beginners should start with books like `Clay Characters for Kids' or `How to Make Clay Characters' both by Maureen Carlson.
I'm an intermediate user of polymer clay - I've used it for a couple of years and it's not an easy material to get to grips with; I wouldn't say that a true beginner should start with a book like this unless they're a very quick learner. However I'd highly recommend they bought it and put it on their craft bookshelf for later!
The only downside is that you'll need to buy a lot of extras to go with this book: polymer clay obviously, but also a lot of modelling tools are mentioned in it that people new to clay might not have. The author is also very specific with her instructions about tools, and people new to the medium might not want to substitute tools right away. However, tools are fairly easy to get hold of, it's just something to be aware of when you buy this book.
`Life-Like Figures in Polymer Clay' is a great book, and I'm so glad it's come back into print!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Absolutely brilliant book!!
I am not a beginner in polymer clay art but this book is another world how in few steps you can create realistic figurine. Easy to follow pictures, description, measurment instructions are really helpful and you can not possibly make an error.
Read every single word in this book, do not skip and you will not regret the result. Good luck!
I am not a beginner in polymer clay art but this book is another world how in few steps you can create realistic figurine. Easy to follow pictures, description, measurment instructions are really helpful and you can not possibly make an error.
Read every single word in this book, do not skip and you will not regret the result. Good luck!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book goes into great detail on how to achieve fantastic polymer clay human figures. It even tells you how to make your own tools in order to create the figures. A lot of detail is covered with chapters on face making, how to create toned muscles, how to make someone look aged, how to create hair...etc. The only bit that is not in here is how to make a little polymer clay baby. If you are looking to make human figures then this is a great book to start with.
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Published 4 months ago by Pamdelo
Ctreating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay by Katherine Dewey
I have just received this book and I am blown away by its design, contents and illustrations. I am a complete novice to figure work with Polymer clay and I would recommend this... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lorna
Lovely book
This is a wonderful, clear and instructive book. Katherine Dewey creates such lifelike models, the images are great and would recommend this to anybody interested in modelling.
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. Wendy Acton
Superb
This book will tell you how to make scale models of the human form in great detail. I haven't made any models using the book as a reference yet, but when I have the time, I know... Read more
Published 22 months ago by salander
Fantastic book
This is a lovely and well set out book. The instructions on how to build form with correct proportions are detailed, with enough information to expand on your own ideas and... Read more
Published 23 months ago by K. G. Wise
good for sugar modelling
I wanted this book for ideas on detailed modelling in sugar for cake decorating. I needed to make a model without moulds, and found this very useful. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Cake Lady
Hard to follow, understand.
I have been using polymer clay for quite a while (making little figures, models, beads etc) was looking for some new inspiration. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by Phoey Ong
IF YOU WANT TO SCULPT ...THE BEST YOU CAN BUY !
There isnt much to say about this book..other than it's the best book i've ever bought..If you want to sculpt figures BUY IT !
Published on 8 Nov 2009 by Mr. M. Turner
super
it has nice images and it is easy to follow.
Very nice book, i will recommended to everyone who wants to work with Fimo or other modeling materials.
Very nice book, i will recommended to everyone who wants to work with Fimo or other modeling materials.
Published on 31 Aug 2009 by Diana Espinosa Parra
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