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New Publications for May and June

Miniature Food Masterclass

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Scarr, Angie

Paperback Book (Guild of Master Craftsman, 2009)

ISBN: 1861085257
150 pages
List Price: $19.95

This exciting new collection from Angie Scarr takes miniaturists on a voyage of discovery and inspiration. In a master class packed full of ideas, techniques, and easy-to-follow images, Angie reveals the secrets of her amazingly intricate work and invites us to share her passion for miniature food. She discusses tools and materials, and demonstrates how to create liquid and translucent effects; do glazing, molding, and caning; and use gels and polymers. The mouth-watering and extraordinarily detailed miniatures include various fruits and vegetables, yummy looking cakes and tarts, squid, stuffed olives, and cut coconuts.

Metal Clay Artist Volume 1 Issue 4

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Miscellaneous Contributors

Magazine (Metal Clay Artist, 2010)

List Price: $8.99

Buy this Magazine

Metal Clay Artist Magazine is a publication devoted to the metal clay arts. This magazine is written for and by metal
clay artists of all levels! It strives to share and develop ideas, promote education and increase appreciation for the work done by those at the top of the field. Featured are information, interesting articles, guides, tips,
artist profiles, and resources for metal clay artists.

PolymerCAFE August 2010

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Kruglak, Ann and Rufener, Shirley and Clark, Maria and Mitchell, Ann and Mitchell, Karen and Canuel, Kathy and Mabray, Angela

Magazine (Scott Publications, 2010)

66 pages
List Price: $6.99

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PolymerCAFE is a full-color bimonthly print magazine dedicated to providing news, instruction, and events to hobbyists and enthusiasts in the world of polymer clay. The magazine contains columns that range from beginner’s instruction to professional level craft and business information. Other article types include how-to, profiles of polymer clay artists, hints and tips, children’s, and product reviews.

This issue’s projects include:

  • Catch a Rainbow – Ann Kruglak
  • “I’m Late” Mixed Media Alice Collage Purse – Shirley Rufener
  • Arizona Bracelets – Maria Clark
  • Simply Delicious Noodle Filigree Necklace and Earrings – Ann Mitchell and Karen Mitchell
  • The Liquid Polymer Clay Challenge Winners
  • Polymer Clay Zen Garden – Kathy Canuel
  • Making the Most of Your 5 in 1 Tool – Angela Mabray

Plus many other features!

Expected Soon

The Art of Metal Clay, Revised and Expanded Edition (with DVD)

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Haab, Sherri

Paperback Book (Watson-Guptill, 2010)

ISBN: 0823099326
160 pages
List Price: $24.99

Updated edition of the bestselling 2004 book. New information includes:

  • the new bronze and copper clays
  • new bead projects with lampworked glass
  • updated information on firing with precious stones
  • recently developed methods for etching
  • new techniques with pigments and enamels
  • companion DVD with four bonus projects

Beading Daily How to Make Polymer Clay Beads

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Weltman, Ronna Sarvas

DVD (Interweave Press, 2010)

75 minutes
List Price: $29.99

Join artist and best-selling author Ronna Sarvas Weltman inexciting watch-and-learn lessons as she shows you step by step how to create fun and fabulous polymer clay beads.

Master polymer basics, such as proper conditioning, shaping, curing, and texturing. Boost your jewelry-making skills with a variety of fun techniques to make your own round beads, discs, and more!

Enhance your designs as you learn how to:

  • Find perfect harmony between color and form.
  • Shape easier with tips to keep clay from cracking.
  • Create one-of-a-kind beads from fat and funky to thin and delicate.
  • And more!

Shape your jewelry to fit your style—get started with these fun techniques today!

Beading Daily How to Shape, Texture, and Antique Wireworked Jewelry

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Weltman, Ronna Sarvas

DVD (Interweave Press, 2010)

75 minutes
List Price: $29.99

Join artist and best-selling author Ronna Sarvas Weltman in 5 watch-and-learn lessons as she shows you step by step how to add depth and sophistication to simple wire jewelry.

Master texturing and antiquing basics as you boost your jewelry-making skills with a variety of fun techniques! Enhance your designs as you learn how to:

  • Perfect your technique with tool and material tips.
  • Add a personal touch to jewelry with your own clasps.
  • Make a fabulous ring in only 5 minutes!
  • And more!

Take your wire jewelry from simple to stunning—get started with these fun techniques today!

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