Clay Characters for Kids

Rating:
Summary: Ok, but lacking in details
Review: I've worked with polymer clay for a few years, but found this book to be lacking in step by step details to make the characters. The directions for each character are vague and leave most of the steps in getting the design up to the sculptor.
The pictures and story are cute, but I think some of the other artists write better directions for replicating their designs. Other artists include amount of clay needed, how to add character and details to the clay so the final result is more professional.

Rating:
Summary: Not just for kids
Review: Kids are going to love this book - so many wonderful ideas for making their own gifts for family and friends. I think a lot of adults are going to like this book, too. Every project begins with simple steps, but the results are polished and beautiful.

Thirty projects, lots of great basic info about colors, color mixing, making shapes, combining shapes, changing expressions, etc.

Everything is illustrated in imaginative ways - even the basic color wheel is a whimsical thing.

The elves are adorable and the dragon beautiful - a huge range of critters and creatures in between - all appear to be quite do-able.

I think this would be a great book even for an adult who wants to try sculpting/modelling - you'll get some great inspiration from this! Plus, the "story-process" in the second half of the book is terrific and all the pictures are just gorgeous! :)

Elizabeth

Rating:
Summary: suitable for all ages
Review: This was my first ever polymer clay book I was very pleased with it. It is suitable for the young or the young at heart. (Especially mothers with toddlers/young children, something to do on a rainy afternoon!)