Craft Workshop
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With this marvellous medium for moulding and modelling you can make intricate Millefiori Beads for jewellery, or larger objects such as picture frames, clocks and candlesticks - the use of polymer clay is endless. A detailed introduction to the tools and materials required, and an explanation of the basic steps, will help you to create beautiful pieces of polymer claywork to give as gifts or to keep for yourself.
A comprehensive guide to the basic materials, simple equipment and techniques and skills you will need in order to learn and master this classic craft.
Wire is a cheap and readily-available medium, and functional and decorative pieces can be made with a few twists and bends. The potential of wire is showcased in the first section of this volume, where photographed pieces by contemporary artists are presented. The handbook goes on to demonstrate how to create everything from baskets and frames to jewellery and chandeliers. There are 25 projects. The basic techniques are shown in full and should be simple to learn -once the basics have been mastered all the projects should be easily achieved.
The natural materials of wood and stone have a timless, sculptural quality that perfectly reflects the crafts and home interiors of today, while retaining links with artefacts of an earlier age. The use of natural and organic items for decorative and symbolic purposes is as ancient as the materials themselves: from basket-making to Roman pebble mosaics, the utilisation of simple, found materials by man has been constant through history and is just as valid and exciting today. With its stunningly original designs and beautiful photography, this book is the first practical craft book to explore the extraordinary potential of working in crafts with natural, found materials, and the only guide you will ever need on the subject.
These stylish craft books are highly accessible, with all techniques fully explained, and each project photographed from start to finish. Each book contains 25 beautiful and original projects.