Download or read book Elegant Gifts in Polymer Clay written by Lisa Pavelka and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2004-09-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use the beauty and versatility of polymer clay to create elegant gifts your family and friends will adore. Lisa Pavelka guides you in creating 20 sophisticated polymer clay projects using the latest techniques for a variety of stunning gift ideas. Inside you'll find step-by-step instructions and full color photos to ensure success with each remarkable project. You'll discover easy-to-follow techniques for creating tortoise shell effects, rich enameled surfaces, the marbled look of mokume gane, foil resists, faux mother-of-pearl and brilliant iridescence of diachroic glass. You'll use these techniques to create gifts such as a toasting goblet, a key rack, a votive candleholder and more. A wealth of sidebars, hints and tips take the guesswork out of crafting each of these stylish gifts. A gallery of projects is included to inspire you even further. Stretch your creative boundaries and explore the limitless possibilities of polymer clay.