Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay.Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay Polymer clay is a sculptable material based on the polymer polyvinyl chloride. It usually contains no clay minerals, and is only called "clay" because it can be used for similar purposes as natural clay. . Katherine Dewey. Cincinnati: Northlight Books (800-289-0963), 2000. Illus., softcover soft·cov·er adj. Not bound between hard covers: softcover books; a softcover edition. , 128 pp., $22.99. Polymer clay is finding increased use due to its versatility, ease of use by all ages, and ease of cleanup. With simple tools, it can be sculpted sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: and molded, painted, dyed, baked, carved, and sanded. It can be an introduction to ceramic sculpture and pottery, or formed and finished on its own merits. After an initial overview on Polymer clay, this book imparts information about working with the material, modeling methods, the use of armatures, finishing techniques, and baking techniques. It contains step-by-step instructions for ten animal projects with many helpful suggestions and tips--measuring, propping up, using a foil core, drybrushing, etc. If creative variations are encouraged, some very intriguing in·trigue n. 1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. 2. A clandestine love affair. v. sculptural outcomes could result. Appropriate for middle school and high school. |
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