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Dazzling Techniques & Projects That Imitate Stones, Metals, Wood & More
The colors, textures, and versatility of polymer clay make it a perfect medium for creating faux surfaces--and these 30 recipes for special finishing, shaping, baking, and molding techniques will transform polymer's appearance. Craft gorgeous faux gemstones; fool the eye with imitation metals, including Balinese silver and verdigris copper; and copy must-have naturals, from bone to leather. Or make simulated agate, slate, and marble. You'll find information on all the types of polymer clay, from translucent ones to some with mica powder, and see how to enhance their surface with paints, inks, wax compounds, and confetti. The unusual include a handsome makeup set, lapis lazuli drawer pulls, and Opal Earrings.
Irene Semanchuk Dean has been working with polymer clay for over 10 years. She holds membership in the National Polymer Clay Guild, the Southern Highland Craft Guild, and is a founding member and current president of the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. Irene sells her work through her business, Good Night Irene, as well as at art and craft shows and galleries across the country. She has authored "Kids' Crafts: Polymer Clay Item"#455171 and "The Weekend Crafter: Polymer Clay" Item#4555.
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