Patterns in Polymer: Imprint and Accent Bead Techniques

by Julie Picarello

Overview

With her unmatched eye for color, color mixing and layering, well-known artist and fan favorite Julie Picarello helps beginners and advanced polymer artisans design, texture and finish gorgeous art beads using relatively simple techniques. In-depth introduction sections cover basics, color inspiration and recipes, and needed tools and materials. The book includes 7 mini projects and 10 finished jewelry projects, while callouts at the beginning of each project let the readers know exactly what specialized techniques will be learned. It’s the color that makes polymer clay truly exciting, and this book uses color like you’ve never seen it before.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780871164094
Publisher:	Kalmbach Publishing Company, Books Division
Publication date:	06/07/2011
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

As a respected and sought-after artist and teacher, Julie Picarello has become a show favorite and attracts crowds of followers eager to view and purchase her signature pieces. Julie is an active board member in the polymer clay community and also teaches for discerning polymer guilds. Her teaching has taken her to many venues and major shows throughout the U.S. and in Europe, including the Bead&Button Show. She is also the program chair for the 2010 International Polymer Clay Association Conference.