Polymer Clay Special Effects

A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Unique Surface Designs and Beautiful Jewelry

Lauren Wallace (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

128 Seiten

2025
Quarry Books (Verlag)
978-0-7603-9376-5 (ISBN)

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Perfect for beginner-level jewelry makers, Polymer Clay Special Effects offers simple techniques for creating beautiful earrings and more by combining polymer clay with a variety of easy-to-use craft mediums.

Create sensational earrings and more with simple techniques that combine polymer clay with other easy-to-use craft supplies.

Whether you are completely new to jewelry making or experienced in the craft, Polymer Clay Special Effects is the accessible reference you need to begin designing gorgeous surface effects by combining clay with paints, inks, pigment powders, metal leaf, resin, and other widely available craft mediums.

Through easy-to-follow instructions and photos, helpful tips, and inspiring examples, you’ll learn how to transform polymer clay and other supplies into intricate designs. This essential guide features:

An overview of the fundamentals, including how to work with polymer clay and create unique colors, plus tools, supplies, jewelry hardware, and the basics of working with resin.
Beginner-level methods that make it easy to create stunning designs, even if you’re just starting out.
Techniques for taking your skills a step further, including stone effects, watercolor and galaxy looks, painting with acrylics, and incorporating pressed flowers.
QR codes that give you access to concise video tutorials for key techniques.

So gather your tools, clear your workspace, and prepare to immerse yourself in the world of polymer clay.

Lauren Wallace is a jewelry designer specializing in polymer clay and resin. She shares her work on Instagram @maedbymini and on her website maedbymini.com. A native of Oswego, New York, she currently lives in Syracuse.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
Before We Begin: A Mindset to Explore

THE FUNDAMENTALS
Polymer Clay 101
Polymer Clay Brands
Essential Tools & Supplies
Featured Tool: Cutters
Jewelry Hardware & Findings
Color Basics
Mixing Color
Conditioning Clay

TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS
Working with Texture Sheets
Knitted Sweater Effect
Silk Screens
Two-Toned Texture

CREATING STONE EFFECTS
Simple Crystals & Stones
Royston Ribbon Turquoise
Rainbow Moonstone
Onyx
Howlite
Sliced Agate
Bonus Tutorial: Agate Slab
Gallery: Minted Mire

EXPLORING OTHER MEDIUMS
Galaxy Effect
Galactic Variations
Watercolor Effect
Painting on Clay
Tutorial by Mikayla Trapasso Wallace
Gallery: Mikayla Trapasso Wallace
Gallery: Olive Alchemy
Pressed Flowers

CURING AND FINISHING YOUR PIECES
Understanding the Baking Process
Preparing Your Pieces for Baking
Sanding & Drilling
Resin Crash Course
Assembly Basics

Contributing Artists
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index

Erscheinungsdatum	14.08.2025
Zusatzinfo	color photos
Sprache	englisch
Maße	216 x 279 mm
Gewicht	635 g
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten
ISBN-10	0-7603-9376-1 / 0760393761
ISBN-13	978-0-7603-9376-5 / 9780760393765
Zustand	Neuware