Artists at Work: Polymer Clay Comes of Age

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Summary: Thanks to all who reccommended this book!
Review: After first purchasing a dud, I was skeptical that this book was all the reviews said it was. I was wrong! This book was exactly what I, as an experienced artist new to polymer clay, was looking for. I will wear this one out looking at the ideas and techniques.

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Summary: Thanks to all who reccommended this book!
Review: After first purchasing a dud, I was skeptical that this book was all the reviews said it was. I was wrong! This book was exactly what I, as an experienced artist new to polymer clay, was looking for. I will wear this one out looking at the ideas and techniques.

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Summary: Fascinating visuals of an extraordinary "new" art medium.
Review: For any reader of Nan Roche's "The New Clay," this new book, "Artists At Work: Polymer Clay Comes of Age", is a refreshing addition to communicate the beauty, imagination, and intricacy of the polmer clay medium. Having personally seen the works of the the authors as well as contributing artists, this book demonstrates the limitless ways this medium allows artistic expression, from whimisical to serious. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in seeing the best of polymer clay artists "performing" today. Laura Darlington Washington, D.C. [e-mail]

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Summary: Fascinating visuals of an extraordinary "new" art medium.
Review: For any reader of Nan Roche's "The New Clay," this new book, "Artists At Work: Polymer Clay Comes of Age", is a refreshing addition to communicate the beauty, imagination, and intricacy of the polmer clay medium. Having personally seen the works of the the authors as well as contributing artists, this book demonstrates the limitless ways this medium allows artistic expression, from whimisical to serious. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in seeing the best of polymer clay artists "performing" today. Laura Darlington Washington, D.C. [e-mail]

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Summary: A collection of the best polymer clay artwork by top artists
Review: The 59 artists, whose works are included in this book, present you with a visual feast, imaginatively designed and beautifully crafted. Over 150 color photographs illustrate how polymer clay has clearly come of age. The work you'll see here is amazing. There's jewelry, of course, but also game boards, books, dolls, miniature flowers, sculptures made from hundreds of tiny handmade tiles, illustrations for a children's book, clocks, three-dimensional scenes and panels - all made of polymer clay. In addition to a short biography, the artists describe their favorite tools, their studios or work spaces, how they experiment to develop their ideas, their methods of working, and how they get over those periods when their imaginations lag. Other books by Flower Valley Press€The New Clay: Techniques and Approaches to Jewelry Making by Nan Roche€Five Artists-Five Directions in Polymer Clay by Jamey D. Allen€Beads and Threads by Diane Fitzgerald and Helen Banes€Beguiled by the Wild by Charley Harper€Inkle Weaving by Helene Bress€Thrums by Faithe Shaw Nunneley.

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Summary: Insipirational
Review: This is an absolutely incredible book packed with unique artworkby over 50 different & highly talented artists. As an intermediatepolymer clay artist I look to this book when I need new ideas & inspiration.

Background information is given on each artist including education, technique & style. One or more the artists' best works are then displayed with basic information on the how the artwork was created.

Contact information for all the artists in located in the back along with a small dictionary & a list of reference books the artists' use. Several of the artists also answer questions about their working techniques.

Some on my favorite pieces are a chess set, a mosaic sunflower, a mushroom fairie & a millefiori trade rattle made out of a gourd. I also enjoyed the numerous pieces of jewelry including butterfly, fan & African animal pins.

Rating:
Summary: Insipirational
Review: This is an absolutely incredible book packed with unique artworkby over 50 different & highly talented artists. As an intermediatepolymer clay artist I look to this book when I need new ideas & inspiration.

Background information is given on each artist including education, technique & style. One or more the artists' best works are then displayed with basic information on the how the artwork was created.

Contact information for all the artists in located in the back along with a small dictionary & a list of reference books the artists' use. Several of the artists also answer questions about their working techniques.

Some on my favorite pieces are a chess set, a mosaic sunflower, a mushroom fairie & a millefiori trade rattle made out of a gourd. I also enjoyed the numerous pieces of jewelry including butterfly, fan & African animal pins.