How to Make Clay Characters

I was amazed at the clarity this book portrays from doodling to high craft dolls & puppet bodies. My system got all juiced up and couldn't wait to order some clay and start making cutters, carving implements and texture boards

This book is a must have for anyone who works with Polymer Clay and wants the inside information at their fingertips on how to make sculted polymer clay creations rather than canes. Even veteran clayers can brush up on their artistry with the carefully written techniques and detailed photographs in this book.I have been making polymer clay figures for over ten years, and have used some of Maureen Carlson's techniques which formerly were only available in magazines which I just "happened" to read and buy. Now, with this book, I have all the information that I need to get the cute smiles and playful positions for my polymer clay characters. In addition, this book shares Maureen's time-tested methods of making clothing, armatures and adornments that give her characters their special and unique appeal. I highly rate and recommend this book to anyone, novice or experienced, who has the desire to produce their own Santa Claus or Tooth Fairy, or favourite charachter. With this book, and a little creative ingenuity on your own, your are equipped to create the delightful little folk out of this expressive medium.

I have been using polymer clay for years. There were no books on how to make figures so I just jumped in and taught myself. When I got this book I had been making polymer clay figures but had never made the clothes with the clay...I had always used cloth. This book taught me the basics for making clothing with the clay and simple things I hadn't thought of such as crases, bends in joints, wrinkles....etc. If anyone is into making polymer clay figures this is a must for your library!

Since so many Clay books are dedicated to the jewelry aspect of clay, this is a refreshing change. The book has insight into the best clays to use, supplies needed, step by step instructions with pictures, and hints and tricks. The book statrs out with simple figures and then as you build confidence it steps you through more difficult and complex characters. The book is easy to read and follow and also includes a troubleshooting section...Definitely a book to have if you are interested in doing people or cartoon like characters out of clay.