From Library Journal
Stamping on polymer clay bears little resemblance to stamping on paper, although many of the same materials are used. Stamps may be rubber or reverse impressions made from polymer clay, and the image is impressed into the clay surface, making a patterned relief. Professional artist McGuire (Foundations in Polymer Clay Design) provides detailed information on materials and techniques, with two dozen step-by-step projects for jewelry and accessories. The beauty of these pieces is in the decorative embellishments, such as embossing powders, colored inks, and gold leaf. This is an excellent addition to the growing body of literature on polymer clay. Recommended for collections needing professional-quality material on this subject. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
Two of today's most popular crafts have been combined into one with this unique book. Rubber stamps and polymer clay are brought together to create fabulous, easy-to-make items for gift giving or to decorate the home. Barbara McGuire provides information on types of clay, stamps, paints and powders, as well as basic techniques for creating original stamps. Projects range from basic to advanced, and include such fun, fresh items as: • Handmade books, frames and pins • Bracelets, hair bands, necklaces and buttons • Translucent and embedded stamped images • Carved images • Holders, ornaments and more!

About the Author
Barbara McGuire is a well-known polymer clay artist and stamper who has appeared on the Carol Duvall show. She is a member of the Society of Craft Designers and the National Polymer Clay Guild. She has designed and instructed for ACCI-HIA product workshops and was once the owner and designer for Designer Innovations and Creative Claystamps. She lives in San Francisco, California, where she is the Marketing Director at Accent.

FROM OUR EDITORS

This colorful book offers an excellent overview of polymer clay crafting, as well as some unique projects that incorporate stamping into the usual polymer clay fare like beads, vases, and book covers. There's something for everyone here: Crafters who think big will enjoy trying their hand at the Veneered Import Basket; polymer clay fanatics will love the idea of adorning their crafting tools with leftovers from other projects; and neophytes can learn the ropes with projects that put a new spin on polymer clay basics like pendants, pins, and ornaments.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Two of today's most popular crafts have been combined into one with this unique book. Rubber stamps and polymer clay are brought together to create fabulous, easy-to-make items for gift giving or to decorate the home.

Barbara McGuire provides information on types of clay, stamps, paints and powders, as well as basic techniques for creating original stamps. Projects range from basic to advanced, and include such fun, fresh items as:

￯﾿ﾽ Handmade books, frames and pins

￯﾿ﾽ Bracelets, hair bands, necklaces and buttons

￯﾿ﾽ Translucent and embedded stamped images

￯﾿ﾽ Carved images

￯﾿ﾽ Holders, ornaments and more!

Barbara McGuire is a well-known polymer clay artist and stamper who has appeared on the Carol Duvall show. She is a member of the Society of Craft Designers and the National Polymer Clay Guild. She has designed and instructed for ACCI-HIA product workshops and was once the owner and designer for Designer Innovations and Creative Claystamps. She lives in San Francisco, California, where she is the Marketing Director at Accent.

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal