Explore the delicate, organic, and exquisite nature of polymer clay, undoubtedly the ideal expressive material for any jewelry design. Renowned designer Rie Nagumo offers innovative ideas for making twenty-nine unique and artistic jewelry pieces, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, pendants, and earrings. Clear instructions on creating metal-clay chain links and ring forms will help you to incorporate your own fine-metal findings into the designs.
The simple elegance of Nagumo’s designs in Enlightened Polymer Clay speak to her deep appreciation of nature’s elements and forms, from stones and flowers to naturally occurring geometric shapes. Step-by-step instructions provide a clear roadmap to a variety of polymer clay techniques, such as mokume gane, caning, texturing, image transfers, and more.
Create unique jewelry and explore the lyrical world of polymer clay with an enthusiastic and experienced instructor.
Flattening
Necklace 1
Necklace 2
Brooch 1
Bracelet 1
Necklace 3
Choker 1
Belt 1
Necklace 4
Necklace 5
Ring 1
Rolling
Choker 1
Necklace 1
Necklace 2
Necklace 3
Necklace 4
Necklace 5
Choker 2
Pierced Earrings 1
Pendant 1
Choker 3
Pierced Earrings 2
Pendant 2
Ring 1
Layering
Necklace 1
Ring 1
Necklace 2
Bracelet 1
Pendant 1
Techniques
How to Make
Accessories: Names and Uses
Tools
Firing Tools for Fine Silver Clay
"Altogether I find this an excellent resource... The author is obviously a
very creative and original jewelry designer with a unique aesthetic who shares
new ways to be creative and artistic with clay. For this reason, I'm happy to
give this book five stars." —Sharilyn Miller, author, Wire Art Jewelry
Workshop
"Jewelry artist Rie Nagumo has a way of looking at polymer clay and working
with it that is completely unexpected and delightful. There is an organic
quality to Rie's designs, but also a precision in the simple and elegant forms."
—Cyndi Lavin, Beading-Arts.com
"This book made me start thinking of polymer clay and jewelry designing in
a very different way.... What Rie Nagumo does with polymer clay is mind-blowing
and amazing and just beautiful!" —Tammy Powley, About.com Guide to Jewelry
Making
"Delivers polymer clay that looks like anything but plastic! The pieces
included in this book by Rie Nagumo are delicate and organic. Many of her forms
have translucence that adds an extra dimension with light."
—CraftGossip.com
"If your idea of polymer clay is clunky, chunky lifeless pieces then be
prepared for a surprise as most of these designs are quirky, light and just
plain fun." —Sandy Amazeen, MonstersandCritics.com