Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques, The: Projects and Inspiration for Creative Canework - Softcover

Kato, D

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0823099180 ISBN 13: 9780823099184

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S., 2008

Synopsis

In Venetian glassmaking, slender rods of molten glass (canes) are shaped, then cut to reveal amazingly detailed patterns: flowers, geometric shapes, dancing colours. These slices are called millefiori, 'thousand flowers', because they form a carpet of flowers when placed side by side. Now celebrity author Donna Kato shows how to re-create these intricate, fascinating designs in polymer clay. She reveals the entire process: how to work with polymer clay, the basics of planning and creating a cane and using colour effectively. Dozens of examples are included and everything is clearly explained and illustrated with full-colour photographs. This work also includes examples of stunning work by such noted millefiori artists as Kathy Amt, Pier Voulkos and Kathleen Dustin. Donna Kato is a teacher, product designer & artist. She served as a representative for Sculpey and Fimo and has partnered with the art-materials manufacturer Van Aken to design her own line, Kato Poly Clay.

About this title

About the Author:

Donna Kato is one of the world's best-selling authors on polymer clay crafts. Her books The Art of Polymer Clay and The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects have sold more than 110,000 copies. Her Kato Polyclay is available across the country. She and her husband, photographer Vernon Ezell, live in Florissant, CO. Visit her on the web at www.katopolyclay.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0823099180
• ISBN 13: 9780823099184
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176