Re: Polymer Clay Books-Help!!!

Libby wrote:
> Every PC book I seem to find either at Michael's or online have the 1st
third
> of the book dedicated to the different kinds of clays and tools...how to
use
> the pasta maker etc .  Then they are full of pictures of projects
galleries,
> but NO instructions on how to make those neat projects.  Instead the
majority
> have basic caning instructions...beauty but no useable substance.
>
> Are there any books that aren't geared to the new pc'er and go beyond the
> boring basics?


Hi Libby,
Most polymer books are going to have some basic info in the beginning, in
case a newbie picks up an intermediate level book.  The books I've authored
are not caning-oriented, and they have very thorough instructions.  You can
see my books at
http://www.good-night-irene.com/TheBook.html

Other books... Katherine Dewey just came out with her second sculpting book.
I got a peek at it at our last guild meeting, and it looks awesome.  Donna
Kato's "The Art of Polymer Clay" has been around a while, so it doesn't have
the newest techniques or materials, but there's good solid info on a lot of
techniques in there.  Victoria Hughes' "Polymer: The Chameleon Clay" is
faux-technique oriented with many instructions, and good stuff about
creativity.

Jacqueline Gikow's "Polymer Clay" has some interesting structural projects,
and Barbara McGuire also has a couple of books with step-by-step
instructions.  I don't own the books by Dotty McMillan, Sarajane Helm, or
Lisa Pavelka, so I don't know enough about them to comment.

Go to the library or bookstore and browse before you buy.  I love books for
inspiration, but like you, I want to learn from them too.  Hope this helps!

Irene
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http://www.good-night-irene.com