From School Library Journal
Grade 3 Up-This attractive book shows how to create 30 characters out of polymer clay. A "Note to Grown-Ups" gives tips and reminders, including the fact that adult supervision is needed. Although this supervision is most important in the baking step that hardens the clay, many of the projects will require patience and detailed work that may be beyond younger sculptors. Several pages give helpful hints for working with the medium and list supplies. The color wheel and basic shapes are treated with the same whimsy as the projects. The figures all stem from the basics taught at the beginning, and range from a simple pig made from several balls squished together to a complex dragon with multicolored scales. Each step is explained and captured in a clear, color photograph. The amount of clay needed and finished sizes are not given, but the pictures should be enough for most modelers to figure it out. An appealing how-to.Genevieve Gallagher, Orange County Public Library, VACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Card catalog description
Provides an introduction to polymer clay and instructions for creating basic shapes and using them to make the characters that appear in the accompanying story, "The Magic of Storyclay."

ANNOTATION

Provides an introduction to polymer clay and instructions for creating basic shapes and using them to make the characters that appear in the accompanying story, "The Magic of Storyclay."

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Clay Characters for Kids

By Maureen Carlson

North Light's popular polymer clay series goes kid-sized and capitalizes on the desire of children and parents for easy, interesting and creative activities to do at home. Clay Characters for Kids shows children of all ages how to make eighteen fantastic figures.

Master sculptor and teacher Maureen Carlson keeps each project uncomplicated and fun. Kids will learn basic techniques for sculpting simple clay creatures, then move on to slightly more complex creations.

Carlson is also an exceptional storyteller, which makes working with clay even more entertaining. Her instructions are presented hand-in-hand with a delightful children's story.

As they read, kids will learn how to make 30 fantastic storybook characters, bringing their imaginations to life in three dimensions!

Maureen Carlson is the author of several books on polymer clay including How to Make Clay Characters and Family and Friends in Polymer Clay. She has also produced five instructional videos and written numerous articles for craft publications. She lives in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

FROM THE CRITICS

School Library Journal