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Summary: A must have for your Polymer Clay Library!
Review: As a Polymer Clay artist and a person who tries to help many other people in real life and on the internet learn more and more about Polymer Clay, Kris Richards Book "New Ways with Polymer Clay" is on my SHORT LIST, of must have books for the PC beginner! If you have a question, you will get an answer from this book! Kris Richards has been writing about Polymer Clay for many years and all of her books give you a wonderful basis to build your knowledge of this incredible medium!
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Summary: Exactly what I was looking for!
Review: I am relatively new to polymer clays and was feeling abit overwhelmed not knowing what to do next. This book caught my eye after having looked at several books that were just abit too 'newbie'. Kris Richads bridged that gap between 'newbie' and what the heck do I do now phase with this well written book:) The basics section in part one was more than just basics, which was exactly what I was looking for and the projects in part two are simple but could be modified to the intermediate/semi-advanced with ease:):) All around great book and worth every red-cent:)
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Summary: Exactly what I was looking for!
Review: I am relatively new to polymer clays and was feeling abit overwhelmed not knowing what to do next. This book caught my eye after having looked at several books that were just abit too 'newbie'. Kris Richads bridged that gap between 'newbie' and what the heck do I do now phase with this well written book:) The basics section in part one was more than just basics, which was exactly what I was looking for and the projects in part two are simple but could be modified to the intermediate/semi-advanced with ease:):) All around great book and worth every red-cent:)
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Summary: A book for new polymer clay artists
Review: I find this book very informative. It has all you could want to know for choosing a "brand" of clay, their differences/strengths. It lists "tools" you will find helpful and tells how to use them. Finishes, glues and color mixing are all well covered. Directions for the projects teach many techniques and assure complete success. This book has great depth in the text. For inspiring photos, try "Artist's At Work". For photos and instructions, try "Clay Characters" or "Life-Like Animals". For "Ways", try this book.
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Summary: One of my Two most favorite polymer clay books.
Review: I have every polymer clay book and phamplet that I know of. Let's just say that's quite an extensive library of at least 30 - 50 publications. Out of all of them, "New Ways With Polymer Clay," and Sue Heaser's "Polymer Clay Techniques" are my most loaned out copies."New Ways With Polymer Clay," has always been inspirational to me. The projects are ones that you just can't pass by without trying. My very first project using canes was Kris's Christmas ball ornaments. It's still a cherished object. The pictures are beautiful. The book is well written. You'll LOVE "New Ways With Polymer Clay!"
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Summary: One of my Two most favorite polymer clay books.
Review: I have every polymer clay book and phamplet that I know of. Let's just say that's quite an extensive library of at least 30 - 50 publications. Out of all of them, "New Ways With Polymer Clay," and Sue Heaser's "Polymer Clay Techniques" are my most loaned out copies. "New Ways With Polymer Clay," has always been inspirational to me. The projects are ones that you just can't pass by without trying. My very first project using canes was Kris's Christmas ball ornaments. It's still a cherished object. The pictures are beautiful. The book is well written. You'll LOVE "New Ways With Polymer Clay!"
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Summary: This is a good polymer clay book
Review: I liked "New Ways with Polymer Clay" because it is filled with good information regarding clay brands, work tools, supplies and processes. Unlike some other books that are basically a gallery of showpieces made by the most well known polymer clay artists, this one shows projects for people to try with clear instructions that are easy to follow and understand. It is a good book for a beginner showing them things they can do and inspire them to create things on their own as well.
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Summary: A book well worth reading!
Review: I Loved this book! It had the most comprehensive description of all of the different clays that are available on the market. Kris also included the physical properties of each brand as well..the only book to do this. I was impressed with the well defined work space because it explained what was needed to do any polymer project and how to embellish it. The basics which cover the first half of the book were the best I have read so far. Most books on this subject contain only a chapter or so. I thought the photos were great. Nice bright colors, and the drawings were very clear and easy to understand with the step by step instructions for each project. This book would put anyone new to polymer clay at ease and help them produce beautiful quality items very easily.
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Summary: I go back to this book over and over again
Review: I think this book is great for a number of reasons. I'm a professional polymer clay artist but found this book immensely helpful because it contains a comprehensive collection of basic polymer clay information. The projects designed for beginners to intermmediate clay users can also appeal to artisans who do production work. This book broke new ground by being the first serious publication to explain how to cover pens and light bulbs. Both techniques that have become very widely used in the polymer clay world. I especially like the use of the illustrations done by the author. What a talented lady! I teach polymer clay technique to hundreds of people every year and I recommend this book as the one to buy for people who are new to clay or have a limited knowledge of the medium. There are lots of great books on clay, but many are intimmidating to people at a beginning or intermediate skill level. The projects in this book are well thought out and beautifully finished. Having projects that are easily followed and can reproduced as shown, is the best way I know for people to build their confidence in the medium, preparing them for more difficult technique. I would recommend this book to anyone!
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I was VERY disappointed with this book. This is for beginners. The title claims the techniques are new and it's the 'next generation.' Okay, so it's a few years old--but everthing in it has been written about before this came out. Directions are not complete. Ornaments are 'cutesy.' Get the Weekend Crafter book if you want good projects to learn techniques.
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