Polymer clay has grown and grown in popularity since the publication of Donna Kato’s best-selling The Art of Polymer Clay in 1997. And there have been so many technical advances, too. Now poly-diva Donna Kato presents an all-new look at one of crafters’ all-time favorite mediums. Donna Kato’s Polymer Clay Innovations begins with the essentials of polymer clay, including its working properties, plus tools, curing, safety recommendations, and color blending .
Donna Dewberry's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting
Dewberry has codified her style of decorative painting into 16 specific strokes, which she teaches here in a clear and easy method. Though the book is not "complete"?it only covers floral painting?it does put the painting of flowers and vines on objects like birdhouses and watering cans within the reach of nearly anyone who can hold a brush. Recommended for any library with a popular decorative arts collection.
In Venetian glassmaking, slender rods of molten glass are shaped, then cut to reveal amazingly detailed patterns: flowers, geometric shapes, dancing colors. These slices are called millefiori, “thousand flowers”, because they form a carpet of flowers when placed side by side. Now celebrity author Donna Kato shows crafters exactly how to re-create these intricate, fascinating designs in polymer clay. The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques reveals the entire process: how to work with the polymer clay, the basics of planning and creating a cane, and using color effectively.
Viewers learn to paint the quick and easy way. Donna Dewberry shares her unique "one stroke" method as a way to blend, shade and highlight — all in one stroke. The ONE STROKE method is appropriate for all skill levels. Amateur painters and versatile decorative artists enjoy its speed, simplicity and beautiful results. Donna instructs viewers how to double-load a brush with two paint colors, practices basic strokes and combines them to create beautiful flowers and leaves to decorate mail boxes, watering cans and more.
In this one fabulous book, Donna Dewberry answers all the questions about using her painting techniques on glass and ceramics. Donna teaches how to use each of her brushes, how to accomplish her special brush strokes, and how to combine them to paint flowers, leaves, bugs, butterflies, trees, and more. Also included are tips and secrets for successfully painting on clear glass and ceramic surfaces using FolkArt Enamels and the mediums especially formulated to use with these paints. 36 pages.
