400 Polymer Clay Designs: A Collection of Dynamic & Colorful Contemporary Work

Published by Lark Books, 2004, softcover, illustrated, 352 pages, condition: as new.

Unique creations by top artists such as Nan Roche, Cynthia Toops, Barbara McGuire, and Gwen Gibson make this the best showcase of polymer clay work ever assembled. With everything from jewelry and vessels to art dolls and sculptures displayed in superb color photos, the versatility and beauty of the medium is exquisitely evident. Mosaics, millefiori, canework, and molded, stamped, and embossed theres a little bit of everthing to please the eye. Dayle Dorowshaws magical Egyptian Spell Book features carvings and image transfers that blend seamlessly with gold leaf, candles, branches, and silver. Luann Udells faux-ivory artifacts take their inspiration from the prehistoric art in Frances Lascaux Caves. Its the largestand finestbook of contemporary polymer art available anywhere.

Lately, I've been reading a bunch about polymer clay and more on PMC and there seems to not have been as much innovation in the intervening years, just more acceptance of polymer clay as a viable artistic medium. This book shows a huge range of work, from somewhat amateurish (rare) to very skilled. Some work is clearly polymer clay while other pieces feign raku, glass, or wood, intentionally or not. This book will inspire and spark creativity.