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June 12
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Angela
gave  to:
Polymer Clay Mixed Media Jewelry: Fresh Techniques, Projects and Inspiration (Paperback)
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Shirley Rufener
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read in June, 2009
Angela said:
"Pros:
- Covers a nice variety of mixed media using a wide variety of projects and styles.
- Long intro section covers polymer clay, precious metal clay and jewelry techniques.
Cons:
- Poor editing causes some parts to be confusin...more
Pros:
- Covers a nice variety of mixed media using a wide variety of projects and styles.
- Long intro section covers polymer clay, precious metal clay and jewelry techniques.
Cons:
- Poor editing causes some parts to be confusing.
- Extensive supply lists may make for pricey projects.
[See full review on my blog: Review: Polymer Clay Mixed Media Jewelry by Shirley Rufener(less)
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May 19
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Angela
gave  to:
Birds of a Feather: Beyond Projects: The Cf Sculpture Series Book 6 (Paperback)
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Christi Friesen
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my rating:
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read in May, 2009
Angela said:
"Pros:
- Nice variety of projects and creative techniques.
- Book is laid out beautifully and written in a fun, easy-to-read style. Encourages you to focus on creativity.
- Includes good intro to steampunk.
Cons:
- It's ...more
Pros:
- Nice variety of projects and creative techniques.
- Book is laid out beautifully and written in a fun, easy-to-read style. Encourages you to focus on creativity.
- Includes good intro to steampunk.
Cons:
- It's only 50 pages long (though they're a packed 50 pages), and the book's pamphlet-like format seems a little flimsy.
- The photos are small and unlabeled, so it can be difficult to follow along.
[See full review on my blog: Review: Birds of a Feather by Christi Friesen](less)
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May 14
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Angela
gave to:
You Can't Win If You Don't Enter: American Edition (Paperback)
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Carolyn Wilman
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my rating:
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read in May, 2009
Angela said:
"This book is extremely thorough, answering most of the questions sweepstakes newbies have. It also has a place in the more established sweepers' library, primarily because it's inspirational. She includes lots of stories and photos of her own wins, p...more
This book is extremely thorough, answering most of the questions sweepstakes newbies have. It also has a place in the more established sweepers' library, primarily because it's inspirational. She includes lots of stories and photos of her own wins, plus stories from other winners... a great reminder that someone out there really *is* winning all these great prizes.
My main complaint is that there's a lot of talk about Law of Attraction, which I'm generally a little skeptical about. Still, I like that she emphasizes it's not just luck that leads to wins... it's patience and consistency.
Though she covers all types of sweepstakes, the book is primarily focused on online sweepstakes. I recommend it for anyone who's new to sweeping, new to *online* sweeping, or trying to persuade someone new to join the hobby.
Read my full review on <a href="SweepsGoat Blog.(less)
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Angela
gave to:
Creating Your Own Jewelry: Taking Inspiration from Museum Masterpieces - 35 Surprisingly Simple Projects (Paperback)
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Cris Dupouy
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my rating:
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read in May, 2009
Angela said:
"Pros:
- Its antique jewelry projects are simple to do with beautiful results.
- Serves as a reminder that we can find inspiration in all sorts of places.
Cons:
- Not a lot of variety in techniques.
- The instructions co...more
Pros:
- Its antique jewelry projects are simple to do with beautiful results.
- Serves as a reminder that we can find inspiration in all sorts of places.
Cons:
- Not a lot of variety in techniques.
- The instructions cover the settings only. No faux techniques for stones here.
Read my full review on my blog: Review: Creating Your Own Jewelry by Cris Dupouy(less)
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May 02
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Angela
gave to:
Sculpting Mythical Creatures out of Polymer Clay: Making a Gnome, Pixie, Halfling, Fairy, Mermaid, Gorgon Vampire, Griffin, Sphinx, Unicorn, Centaur, Leviathan, and Dragon! (Paperback)
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Dinko Tilov
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read in April, 2009
Angela said:
"Pros:
- It's a fun read: each character has his own poem, and there's humor mixed in with the instructions.
- Great step-by-step photos.
- "Variations" page at the end of each chapter gives encouragement and guidance for tack...more
Pros:
- It's a fun read: each character has his own poem, and there's humor mixed in with the instructions.
- Great step-by-step photos.
- "Variations" page at the end of each chapter gives encouragement and guidance for tackling your own versions.
- Good info on armature and sculpture-building basics.
Cons:
- Doesn't cover much detail finishing work (texturing, smoothing, etc.), so the end results don't look especially polished.
- Characters aren't as charming as those in Tilov's first book, Creating Fantasy Polymer Clay Characters.
[See full review on my blog: Review: Sculpting Mythical Creatures out of Polymer Clay](less)
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April 13
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Angela
gave to:
Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay (Paperback)
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Katherine Dewey
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read in July, 2008
Angela said:
"Pros:
* Covers clay basics better than many books.
* Great painting tips for folks more comfortable with clay than with paint.
* Lots and lots of photos to guide you through the steps.
Cons:
* Projects are all very involved (...more
Pros:
* Covers clay basics better than many books.
* Great painting tips for folks more comfortable with clay than with paint.
* Lots and lots of photos to guide you through the steps.
Cons:
* Projects are all very involved (mine took 5-6 hours each), making it a poor choice for beginners or impatient types.
* I would like to see more of a bridge from the step-by-step examples to making your own animal sculptures.
See full review on my blog: Review: Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay(less)
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Angela
gave to:
Mixed Media Mosaics: Techniques & Projects Using Polymer Clay Tiles Beads & Other Embellishments (Paperback)
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Laurie Mika
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read in September, 2008
Angela said:
"Pros:
* Great tile-making ideas and painting tips. Unique ideas for mosaics, many of them real time-savers
* Wonderful box and "mosaicon" projects
* Nice descriptions of the process behind her featured works
Cons:
*...more
Pros:
* Great tile-making ideas and painting tips. Unique ideas for mosaics, many of them real time-savers
* Wonderful box and "mosaicon" projects
* Nice descriptions of the process behind her featured works
Cons:
* I don't like that she recommends Original White Sculpey
* Would have liked to see more on "Bringing Meaning to Your Work"
See full review on my blog: Review: Mixed Media Mosaics(less)
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Angela
gave to:
Polymer Clay Mosaics (Paperback)
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Sue Heaser
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read in October, 2008
Angela said:
"Pros:
* Great instructions for four mosaic techniques and a wide variety of projects. All projects include step-by-step photos.
* Pointers for taking the next step in creating your own designs
Cons:
* The book is out of print. If...more
Pros:
* Great instructions for four mosaic techniques and a wide variety of projects. All projects include step-by-step photos.
* Pointers for taking the next step in creating your own designs
Cons:
* The book is out of print. If you can't find it, Heaser's new Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques includes at least some of this information.
See full review at my blog: More Polymer Clay Mosaics Reviews(less)
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Angela
gave  to:
Polymer Clay Mosaics (Paperback)
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Krista Wells
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read in October, 2008
Angela said:
"Pros:
* Good descriptions of clay techniques
* A wide range of traditional mosaic projects
Cons:
* Not enough step-by-step photos
* Doesn't include information on how to create your own projects
See full review at my...more
Pros:
* Good descriptions of clay techniques
* A wide range of traditional mosaic projects
Cons:
* Not enough step-by-step photos
* Doesn't include information on how to create your own projects
See full review at my blog: More Polymer Clay Mosaics Reviews(less)
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Angela
gave to:
Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques: A Comprehensive Directory of Polymer Clay Techniques Covering a Panoramic Range of Exciting Applications (Hardcover)
by
Sue Heaser
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read in January, 2009
Angela said:
"Pros:
* Great information and photos. If you're a newbie (or are trying to recruit a friend to polymer clay), you can't beat this as a reference book.
* Wide range of topics. Good suggestions for expanding on her ideas and taking them to the...more
Pros:
* Great information and photos. If you're a newbie (or are trying to recruit a friend to polymer clay), you can't beat this as a reference book.
* Wide range of topics. Good suggestions for expanding on her ideas and taking them to the next level.
Cons:
* It covers much of the same material as Heaser's previous books.
* The order of the step-by-step photos can be confusing: sometimes they go only left-to-right; sometimes they go top-to-bottom, then left-to-right. It's not a big deal, but it can be annoying.
[See full review on my blog - Review: Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques](less)
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