Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay : Tools and Techniques for Sculpting Realistic Figures

English

ISBN: 0823015033

EAN: 9780823015030

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Polymer Clay

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated

Release Date: 04/30/2008

Synopsis: How-tos by the master of realistic fanciful polymer figures! * More than 400 step-by-step full-color photos and 200 drawings * Innovative techniques, taught by a master * Inspiring ideas, practical information Anyone who has ever marveled over Katherine Deweys amazing creations has wondered, How did shedothat? InCreating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay,the renowned artist reveals exactly how she makes her incredible human figures and fantasy characters--and how polymer-clay crafters everywhere can do the same. With more than 400 step-by-step photographs in full color plus 200 detailed drawings, Dewey teaches how to sculpt realistic figures in any scale using her simple applique approach. She covers the entire process: selecting clay, making modeling tools, proportioning figures, posing, ethnic and gender subtleties, facial expressions, costumes in clay, and finishing touches. For anyone who loves fantasy, romance, nature--or sophisticated crafting--this book is a must-have.

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Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay : Tools and Techniques for Sculpting Realistic Figures

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Format: Paperback

Height: 0.35 inches

Width: 8.5 inches

Length: 11.0 inches

Weight: 22.05 oz

Pages: 144