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The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques: Projects and Inspiration for Creative Canework
The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques Projects and Inspiration for Creative Canework Author:Donna Kato 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-creat... more »e 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. Dozens of canes, from simple to simply stunning, are included, and everything is clearly explained and illustrated with full-color photos, the Donna Kato way. Throughout the book, examples of stunning work by such noted millefiori artists as Kathy Amt, Pier Voulkos, and Kathleen Dustin provide inspiration.There must be a thousand ways to make beautiful millefiori?explore them all in The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques.« less