Unlike some books which include some basic techniques and then load all the good stuff into the gallery, this book is all in.
Each of the artists represented here has very generously shared amazing techniques and accompanied them with easily understood directions.
You should really enjoy this book from cover to cover.

A special collection highlighting material from some of Quarry's popular books about polymer clay art, this book will present a wide spectrum of the latest techniques and materials with many of the leading artists in the field.
Learn how to create beautiful boxes, pendants, vases, wind chimes, book covers, jewelry and much more.

: Techniques and Projects Featuring Transfers, Stamps, Stencils, Inks, Paints, Mediums, and More
Polymer clay has grown and grown and grown in popularity since the publication of Donna Kato's best-selling The Art of Polymer Clay in 1997. And there have been so many technical advances, too. Now poly-diva Donna Kato presents an all-new look at one of crafters' all-time favorite mediums. The Art Of Polymer Clay Surface Effects begins with the essentials of polymer clay, including its working properties, plus tools, curing, safety recommendations, and color blending (with full information on the now-indispensable Skinner Blend). Photo-packed chapters focus on exciting projects—beads, bracelets, pins, pendants, and boxes–and showcase new techniques, including image transfers, surface treatments such as stencils, stamps, paints, and inks, sculpting, inclusions, special effects, and finishing. Finished pieces by some of the biggest names in polymer clay, including Kathleen Dustin, Pier Voulkos, and Nan Roche, plus Donna Kato herself, offer ideas and inspiration.

: Flora: Leaf, Flower, and Plant Designs for Polymer Clay

120 pages of full-color step-by-step project pictures, images, doodles and other fun stuff.

In this book, you will wander through leaf, flower and plant designs in the form of projects, techniques, creative nudgings, doodles, inspirational photos and more. Always more! I?m excited about the guest-artist spotlights in this book, as well as my quirky role as tour-guide for this romp though the flora! (you?ll see....)

Great for all skill levels, of course, and a good volume for artists who work in other media, since the emphasis in this book (and the others in this series) will be on technique, exploration, creativity and design, not just projects. Don?t worry, though, there are still plenty of projects.

It is remarkably well written with all of the how-to details extremely clear and precise.
The photographs are stunning and the projects exciting. There are projects for beginners as well as for the advanced clayer.
The author has included not only her own projects, but those of some other fine clay artists which gives the book a wonderful variety.

CHRISTI FRIESEN Projects, techniques and ideas!

Let's make succulent plants using clay.

The Kato Nu Blade is a 150mm (6inch) stainless steel blade with molded on
handles for safer- controlled clean cutting of polymer clay
For safer, controlled cuts; makes both straight and curved cuts.
Permanently attached handles provide added control for perfect cuts and
both finger safety.