The Art of Polymer Clay: Designs and Techniques for Making Jewelry, Pottery, and Decorative Artwork
Available in a tremendous array of colors and easily cured by baking in a  home oven, polymer clay is a unique medium for creating a variety of beautiful items. InThe Art of Polymer Clay, noted artist Donna Kato explains the basics as well as  many unusual techniques, including imitative methods that can be used to create the look  of semi-precious stones, woven fabric, carved wood, metal, and realistic flowers. Kato's  sense of style and color is superb, and her directions are clear and concise.