Making Polymer Clay Beads: Step-by-Step Techniques for Creating Beautiful Ornamental Beads

I don't regret purchasing this 2007 american book. All the how to techniques are described really well - these include conditioning; baking; making logs, strings and sheets; colour mixing; blending including the Skinner technique; combing, feathering, and swirling; cutting and slicing; caning and stacking; moulding; bead shapes drilling sandiing polishing and varnishing; extrusions; using foils, powders and glitters; applique; texturing; inlay; rorschach; transfers; rubber stamping; mokume gane; mokume gane and transclucent clay; mica shift effect; also faux techniques including wood, veined marble, ivory and bone, leather, amber, coral, abalone, jade, motherof pearl, silver, malachite, turquoise, lapis lazuli, onyx and agate.there is alos a chapter on how to 'bring' it all together. At the end is a gallery of designer products. Pictures are clearly laid out and are clear at each step of the process. Included are short comprehensible descriptions. Really can't wait to try..... It really is possible to make the beads shown on the cover. I also bought 'Polymer Clay - Color Inspirations by Lindly Haunanin and Maggie Maggio reference creating successful palettes. These two are a perfect combination the rest is down to my imagination and technique! Happy playing....

This is a fantastic book. Comprehensive description of tools and materials, a comprehensive range of techniques, easy to follow and well explained projects, from the most simple to more involved. A gallery of designs from the best artists to aspire to. The book is crammed with high quality photographs too.I've ordered several other books on my new hobby but I don't really think I'll be needing them; this one does it all!

This book is AMAZING! literally everything you need to know from how to make loads of different shaped beads to how to make faux onyx. Mokume gane, inlays & rorschach methods are in here too. Clear pictures & step by step instructions with a lovely gallery section at the end for inspiration. If you're a beginner or worked with it for 10 years, buy this book. I love it.

A good introduction to making polymer clay beads. A short introduction to equipment, materials and colour mixing techniques.A good basic cover of a variety of bead shape and design. A good investment for the novice crafter.

A great book very easy to read with lots of useful information

I've never made polymer beads and I thought this book looked informative. It is.There is a wide variety of beads, all with clear instructions and photographs.Some look easy enough for a novice to follow to produce sophisticated-looking and complex beads.Some are more complex and would be of interest to the more experienced maker.There is a gallery at the end but the photographs that accompany each of the bead types are just as inspiring.I don't think any other book would be necessary. I am definitely going to start making polymer beads.

recently bought this book to find I already had it but under a different name, "How to Make Polymer Clay Beads by Carol Blackburn". the book is the same page for page but the publisher and front cover have changed.so if you already have one of the books there is no need to buy the other.but if you don't have a copy, I would highly recommend you buy it.very informative and good clear photos.

As a beader I decided to venture in to polymer clay and this book is very good for beginners , I wanted to get a feel for clay before I decided to purchase some and the instructions are clear with very good illustrations, well worth it if you are at the start of the journey.