Making Polymer Clay Earrings: Essential Techniques and 20 Step-by-Step Beginner Jewelry Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Complete Jewelry-Making Guide - Marbling, Texturing, Stamping, Foiling and More

I have learned so much! Definitely a must have!

Great information and pictures. Very colorful. Easy to understand

This book begins with some good information about the brands of clay and earring hardware, including a detailed table about types of metal for earring hardware (with columns including metal type, affordability, hypoallergenic rating, and notes on quality). There is also detailed information about tools that are recommended to use and ways to get around using those tools if you’re just starting out and don’t want to spend much money. A list of the only clays required to make projects in this book is included, which was very helpful as it’s a relatively small list and will keep you from having to buy much clay. There’s also a cool chart that showed how to make the exact colors used in the book, which was very well set up (I love a good chart and table). This just touches on information and tips that the author provides – it’s a very thorough and informative resource! There are also a couple pages of templates at the back of the book that was an excellent bonus, on top of an expansive list of online resources relating to polymer clay.There are 20 projects included in this book. You get to learn and practice techniques in some of the earlier projects that are expanded upon in later projects, and I liked how this is set up. The projects are very creative, incorporating other decorative items to make fascinating pieces of jewelry. Each project started with a list of necessary tools with a large picture of the finished project on the opposing page. Under the title of the project was a note of which technique would be utilized in the project. My favorite projects were the basket weave technique and the rose quartz look, which was gorgeous.This is a highly recommended read for those wanting to start making cool earrings or pendants with polymer clay, or those looking to up their polymer clay game. I learned much from this resource, and the author’s knowledge really shone through. Many thanks to NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing for allowing me to read this work. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Making Polymer Clay Earrings is a useful, beginner friendly tutorial guide for polymer clay written and curated by Liat Weiss. Released 21st June 2023 by Fox Chapel, it's 144 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.Virtually everyone has used polymer clay at some point. It's available at crafts and big-box retailers, by mail order, and I've even seen it at some larger grocery stores. The disconnect comes when you get your little packages of plastic home and try to make something. Even with the best intentions, none of my creations bore the slightest resemblance to the pictures I had up in my head. I needed a step-by-step tutorial, and this is a good one. The book is full of cute exuberant and colorful projects and well written tutorials to guide readers through projects to finished items (which actually look like the things they're meant to be).I'm definitely a process based learner, so this book was perfect. The photographs are crisp and clear, the steps are very well delineated, and the projects are appealing, stylish, and artistic (see cover). There are a wide variety of subject tutorials, and all the basic-intermediate techniques are included such as marbling, blending, millefiori (in simple canes), 3D shapes, etc.This would make an amazing activity guide for scouts, church or library maker's groups, or classroom art instruction. I'm a middle aged adult and I am absolutely going to use the tutorials here to make myself some charms for my embroidery scissors and needle minders. This is a wonderfully inspiring book which had my fingers itching to get started!The full size templates are included as well as an abbreviated resource/links list with worldwide suppliers.Four and a half stars.

Making Polyner Clay Eatings is an excellent find. I was very pleased with the comprehensive instructions and information on the different processes, finishes and looks that can be achieved. Truly a fun hobby and the perfect book for anyone looking to create their own unique style or even start a small business for friend and family by making fun gifts and items to sell. Has everything you need to know and then some.

A complete guide to making polymer clay earrings and generally having fun with polymer clay! I loved that it didn't assume we all live in the UK or the US, and offered plenty of options as well as detailed instructions and explanation as to why the author was giving whatever suggestion.I did not expect that leafing through this would re-ignite my passion for toying with polymer clay, yet it did! Definitely recommended to clay enthusiasts and novices alike!

This is an excellent, detailed guide to making polymer clay earrings. With detailed step-by-step instructions, and lovely photos, this guide will give even the absolute beginner the confidence that they, too, can create beautiful polymer clay earrings!Thank you Netgalley and Fox Chapel Publishing, Fox Chapel for the ARC!

My daughter teaches K-3 and loves fun earrings. I used to make the for her until arthritis decided to stop the fun for me. This book is a great to get her started making her own earrings and the rainbows will likely be her first project. So much for a Summer break, I just loaded her plate up with projects through this book and a stash of polymer clay for her to use.With easy to follow instructions, you’ll be making your own fun and jewelry in no time with this book.

This book has wonderful ideas and lots of pictures and detail on how to make different types of earrings

Great book for starters.I fancied a new hobby brought this book and it has lots of ideas/ information inside very helpful

Lots of helpful instructions and photos to get inspiration from

OMG what an excellent ,well written guidebook. A must have for any beginner or advance, excellent information

Great step by step designs