Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay

How-tos by the master of realistic fanciful polymer figures! * More than 400 step-by-step full-color photos and 200 drawings * Innovative techniques, taught by a master * Inspiring ideas, practical information Anyone who has ever marveled over Katherine Dewey's amazing creations has wondered, "How did shedothat?" InCreating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay,the renowned artist reveals exactly how she makes her incredible human figures and fantasy characters--and how polymer-clay crafters everywhere can do the same. With more than 400 step-by-step photographs in full color plus 200 detailed drawings, Dewey teaches how to sculpt realistic figures in any scale using her simple applique approach. She covers the entire process: selecting clay, making modeling tools, proportioning figures, posing, ethnic and gender subtleties, facial expressions, costumes in clay, and finishing touches. For anyone who loves fantasy, romance, nature--or sophisticated crafting--this book is a must-have.

Artist Katherine Dewey has used polymer clay to create fanciful, exquisitely detailed sculptures for more than thirty years. She conducts many workshops around the country each year and is a featured artist on many polymer clay forums and websites. She lives in Maxwell, Texas. Visit her on the Web at elvenwork.com.