- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: KP Books; illustrated edition edition (Dec 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 087341800X
- ISBN-13: 978-0873418003
- Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 21.1 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,214,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Polymer clay is a versatile, inexpensive substance that can be used to create works of art ranging from beads and dolls, to sculptures. This book outline traditional, fundamental design elements and their applications in polymer clay.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Fantastic book on Design of Polymer Clay Craft!,
By Tellus (Aarhus,Denmark) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Foundations in Polymer Clay Design (Paperback)
This is a book about several things. Its a book with lots of fantastic pictures of inspiring polymer clay art, AND a book about the essential rules of design. You learn about balance, colour choice, colour saturation, patterns/structures and all the topics which are generally left out in craft books. The projects of the book is lessons in these rules for better understanding of the design rules. In each chapter, you can see the design rules used my polymer clay artists in their work. When you have read this book, you know a lot more about design in general, not only in polymer clay crafting.
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Wide selection of projects teaching design basics,
By Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Foundations in Polymer Clay Design (Paperback)
This is a great polymer clay book for beginners. It is in full color & packed with many unique & inspirational artwork examples. With a wide variety of easy projects & techniques, you are sure to find one that suits your taste.One of the great things about this book is that beginning artists get a crash course in the elements of design while creating beautiful artwork. Projects teach basic principles such as color, shape, line, texture, pattern, movement, contrast, & unity. Step-by-step examples with b/w illustrations guide you through each of 22 different projects. Some of my favorites include blended shell beads, barrettes, an egg with flower millefiori, & a stamped wall hanging. The section on materials & supplies is very complete including many options for surface finishing. The resource & artist lists are a great bonus. This is a wonderful look at the detail, variety & creativity possible in polymer clay. 34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
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A Well-Rounded Approach to Design,
By "renaultartgeek" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Foundations in Polymer Clay Design (Paperback)
Barbara E.McGuire's 'Foundations in Polymer Clay Design' is a great addition to both a beginner's and a more advanced artist's library, however, note that it is not a project book. The technical aspects of the clay are briefly discussed in the first chapter. The rest of the book focuses on the aspects and elements of design. Invaluable discussions on color, line, form, movement, etc., are contained within its chapters; as well as a stunning array of polymer clay artwork captured in beautifully executed photograpy.While you will find plenty of inspiration gazing at the gallery of work in 'Foundations', you'll find little if any discussion of the techniques used in making them. The information offered is to be used as a guideline for refining your own unique style. Working in polymer clay is more rewarding now that I've read (and reread) this book; it has served as a muse and a mentor. My work is more professional, more diverse and visually pleasing; my practice far more organized. The absense of step-by-step instruction does not limit the reader but helps them to expand by calling upon them to apply what they have learned to their own ideas. This title is a perfect complement to Donna Kato's 'The Art of Polymer Clay', which is overflowing with technical instruction made beginner-friendly. I highly recommend a newcomer to the medium purchase both titles. 27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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My favorite polymer clay book...,
By "eclecticartist" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Foundations in Polymer Clay Design (Paperback)
Barbara McGuire's Foundations in Polymer Clay Design is a must have for every polymer clay artist. It has exceptional information to enhance one's design knowledge and how to apply this knowledge to polymer clay artwork. The photos are stunning and best of all, show evidence of today's talented pc artists. Barbara's examples of each design concept and how they apply to working in polymer clay are valuable to the serious artist.This book has several wonderful easy-to-try projects that demonstrate the chapter's concept. These lessons help to satisfy the reader who is looking for practice, but may not be 'enough' for the person who is simply looking for a book of how-to projects. McGuire's book will remain an excellent reference for the artist and one where new lessons can be learned each time the book is taken off the shelf to reread. Five Stars!!!! |
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