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

 enlarge 		Author: Katherine Dewey
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Category: Book

List Price: $21.95
Buy New: $13.11
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 23 reviews
Sales Rank: 8703

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5

ISBN: 0823015033
Dewey Decimal Number: 731.42
EAN: 9780823015030

Publication Date: April 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new book delivered from the UK in 10-14 days.
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Product Description
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 Dewey’s amazing creations has wondered, "How did she do that?" In Creating 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.


Customer Reviews:   Read 18 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars The best polymere book on the market.   November 29, 2008
This is the best sculpture instruction book on the market. Don't buy any others all you need is theis one. The book starts out with instructions on how to make tools to assist in your sculpture journey. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. Ms. Dewey even adds information on how to use the tools. Then on to the sculpture itself. All the information is included starting with how to make a foil base to how to measure out the amount of clay to use. Ms. Dewey takes a daunting subject and breaks it down so that anyone can have success. I can hardly wait to get to my studio to work now that I have this book as a teacher resouce and guide.


5 out of 5 stars Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay: Tools and Techniques for Sculpting Realistic Figures   November 29, 2008
Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay: Tools and Techniques for Sculpting Realistic FiguresThis is a Beautiful book, well written, easy to read with great instructions on everything from homemade tools to gorgeous sculpture of the human figure, and making it proportional!! I can't say enough good things about this book. It is a must have for anyone who wants to learn to make realistic human figures. I love it! and Katherine Dewey has just as amazing a book on creating lifelike animals in polymer clay also... both books will be well used in any clay artists library. Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay


5 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, wonderful approach!   November 28, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Katherine Dewey has done a great job of breaking the process of creating lifelike figures into small, easily understood steps.
Bravo!
An excellent book for beginners and more advanced readers.


5 out of 5 stars Really great book.   November 27, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

If you're interested in sculpting in polymer clay, there's really no excuse for not having Katherine's book on your shelf. This book is clearly written, with great photographs and tons of invaluable information, from making our own tools to basic anatomy and proportions to the distinctions of race, ethnicity, and age.

I doubt that there's anybody who knows more about sculpting with polymer clays such as Sculpey and Fimo, and this book gives you all the information you need to get started, including precise information about the relative masses of various body parts and lots of techniques for accomplishing common tasks.

I initially avoided this book, thinking it was a book about making fairies, which didn't appeal to me. I had the opportunity to look through a friend's copy at one point, and realized I was depriving myself of a great resource for foolish reason. I bought the book the next day. As long as you're interested in sculpting humans, or human-like figures using polymer clay, this book is a must-have for you.


5 out of 5 stars Great book   November 17, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a wonderful book for all levels of skill...loved the section on how to make your own tools. Techniques are easy to follow and well illustrated. Definately worth the price.


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