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Maroon, and orange, and lime, divine!
Toss traditional color combinations out the window and pick up Polymer Clay Color Inspirations, a new book by renowned polymer clay artists Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio. Through exercises, experiments, questionnaires, projects, and artist spotlights, these vibrant ladies will teach you to use color with confidence. As you create jewelry worthy of art galleries, Polymer Clay Color Inspirations will help you stop shying away from bold blends and inspire you to trust your instincts, develop your own personal palette, and explore a rainbow of possibilities.
The blogosphere is buzzing about the book! Here’s a sampling of reviews:
• Polymer Clay Daily
• Polymer Art Archive
• Polymeri Online
• Polymer Clay Etc.
The blogosphere is buzzing about the book! Here’s a sampling of reviews:
• Polymer Clay Daily
• Polymer Art Archive
• Polymeri Online
• Polymer Clay Etc.
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Polymer Clay Color Inspirations
Written by Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: Aug 25, 2009
Price: $21.99
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