Make It With Air-Dry Clay

Delve into the world of air-dry clay crafting with 20 beautiful, easy-to-make projects that are suitable for all skill levels. Air-dry clay looks, feels, and performs like traditional clay but requires no oven bake or fire. So you can create professional-looking ceramics in your own kitchen without the need for a kiln.
Each project comes with step-by-step photos and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. The book also includes instructions for all the core techniques, plus traceable templates. In no time you can create beautiful homewares and jewellery that will be sure to impress.

Book Contents

Introduction 5

Chapter 1: Tools, Materials & Techniques 6
Materials 7, Tools and Equipment 10, Pinching 12, Coiling 14, Creating Slabs 16, Making and Pressing Sprigs 18, Surface Decoration 20, Sealing 24

Chapter 2: Projects 26
Gift Box Decorations 28, Elegant Feather Tags 32, Hanging Festive Decorations 36, Heart Wall Hanging 40, Impressed Trinket Dishes 44, Miniature Mirror 48, Miniature Button Pegs 52, Coral Ring 56, Coloured-clay Bead Necklace 60, Bird Brooch 64, Shell Earrings 68, Miniature Bird Sculpture 70, Miniature House Sculpture 74, Marbled Bead Bracelet 78, Flower Tealight Holder 82, Geometric Planter 86, Lidded Coil Pot 92, Balloon Barnacles 98, Marbled Pinch Pots 102, Pea Pod Bowl 106

Templates 110

Index 111

Credits 112