Dayle Doroshow: International Inspirations in Polymer Clay - China

Dayle Doroshow shows you how to make almost anything using your hands, polymer clay (Fimo) and a few simple supplies.  Journey to ancient China with polymer clay artist Dayle Doroshow to make more beautiful gifts, jewelry and accessories. In this second volume in Dayle's International Inspirations series, you'll discover the secrets of imitative jade. This intriguing mixture, based on translucent clay, introduces limitless possibilities for molding gorgeous projects with a historic feel. Dayle shares her unique process for mixing and conditioning her translucent green base. Using small amounts of color, Dayle mixes four variations, each imitating an authentic flavor of natural jade. She combines the colors to create a variegated plank, ensuring beautiful figuring and texture in her final product. As a finishing touch, she flecks unconditioned black clay to add imperfections to her artifacts. With the bulk of the clay, Dayle shapes the cover for a personalized journal. She imprints cal