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With over 25 jewelry projects from "Bead&Button" and "Art Jewelry" magazines, "Polymer Pizzazz 2," a follow-up to the praised "Polymer Pizzazz," focuses on the various ways polymer clay can be shaped, stamped, sculpted, and textured to make pendants, beads, and other jewelry components. In addition to basic techniques, readers learn how to achieve dramatic effects by mixing in other materials such as paints and pearlescent and metallic powders. This book also includes an introduction on how to use polymer, and is organized by technique for easy reference. "Polymer Pizzazz 2" is a perfect progression to the next polymer level.
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I think this is helpful book easy to follow. Loads of different projects by various polymer clay artists, so different styles and ideas to inspire you. Plus the basics so suitable for all levels. I would recommend this to anyone starting to use polymer clay. Got a good price for it too.
I really enjoyed the first Polymer Pizzazz. The new projects in this book should satisfy any polymer artist and trigger more ideas. It includes the basics of working with polymer clay. The 25 projects are divided into chapters including stamping, caning, shaping, mixed techniques and metal clay. The instructions are detailed and the photography is very good. I particularly like Barbara A. McGuire's Extra Chunky Cuff and this lends itself to many interpretations and permutations. Cassy Muronaka's Bandana Patterns is very interesting with bold use of colour. Jana Roberts Benson's three dimensional brooches are breathtaking. This is a tour de force of techniques and good design. This review first appeared on Karen Platt's book review website.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Confusion!!
27 April 2011
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When I got the book I saw 2 projects I wanted to do by Jana Roberts Benzon. Luckily, I read through projects before starting them. They were very confusing in parts, like something was missing. I went to the publishers web site to look for errata and did not find any corrections at all. I emailed Jana and she was great. She got back to me right away and realized that the article that was being reprinted was not reprinted in it's entirety. She told me what was missing and then everything made sense. If they did that for 2 projects, who knows what they did to the others. I was very disappointed with this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Easy Does It
27 Mar 2011
Webster defines "pizzazz" as the quality of being exciting or attractive. This book is all that and much more. Who would know that this soft pliable material with a myriad assortment of textures and colors could be so inviting. Working with this material is certainly a hands-on experience. The directions were extremely easy to follow. The illustrations were all presented in full living colors. And, the finished product, although never encrusted with diamonds, silver, and gold, were very valuable in design, color, and final execution.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone that would like a new creative adventure.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone that would like a new creative adventure.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Hmmmm, Something's not quite right.
21 Jun 2011
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I was very excited to be receiving this book for my birthday, but after it arrived I found myself a bit disappointed. As it says in the description, all of the projects are just reprints from the publisher's magazines like Bead & Button and Art Jewelry. It has been 4 or 5 years since I've subscribed to Art Jewelry, so I figured I'd get some new, fresh ideas. Not. I had already seen about 90% of the projects several years ago in Art Jewelry Magazine.
After reading through the book, some of the instructions seemed to be a bit off and confusing. My fears were confirmed by another person who left feedback on the book. Jan Roberts Benzon, one of the authors, has said that the reprint of her original project was missing steps. How can the publisher justify chopping out info vital to the construction of a project? If you are good at reading between the lines, and deciphering instruction, this book might be okay for you. I recommend saving your money and buying Julie Picarello's new book Pattern in Polymer Clay or Making Jewelry from Polymer Clay by Sophie Arzalier, which has a faux wood technique that for me was worth the price of the book :)
After reading through the book, some of the instructions seemed to be a bit off and confusing. My fears were confirmed by another person who left feedback on the book. Jan Roberts Benzon, one of the authors, has said that the reprint of her original project was missing steps. How can the publisher justify chopping out info vital to the construction of a project? If you are good at reading between the lines, and deciphering instruction, this book might be okay for you. I recommend saving your money and buying Julie Picarello's new book Pattern in Polymer Clay or Making Jewelry from Polymer Clay by Sophie Arzalier, which has a faux wood technique that for me was worth the price of the book :)
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