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DETAILS ON THE BOOK AND DVDS:

POLYMER, THE CHAMELEON CLAY: ArtRanch Techniques for Recreating Natural Materials
Abundant color photographs
B/W diagrams and illustrations
Overview of the material and processes
Specifics of imitative techniques
Fifteen projects
Gallery section of various artists’ work
Templates and resources

“An experienced teacher, Tory’ Hughes’ videos and courses at ArtRanch, and past articles in Ornament, are as much a lesson in life as in making art. Both philosophy and techniques are clear and well-blended in this volume, offering a vicarious taste of this talented author’s teaching style”
-Robert Liu, Ornament Magazine, 2007: “Publication Reviews”

“Tory, ‘Polymer, the Chameleon Clay’ should be THE first book newbies buy!
You know what I love about it? You write for the grown-ups.
You don’t dumb it down, you explain technical aspects that most books ignore, you are clear and practical, the photos are terrific and inspiring, and you’re accessible and not intimidating. The basics are worth pure gold.” —- Sidney O, Phoenix AZ

MASTERING THE NEW CLAY DVDS
The DVD series; classic original videos that helped start a movement.
Each DVD is roughly 90 minutes long and stands alone.
Each includes a tools and materials list and other useful ephemera.
$24 each, $320 for the set of fifteen.

Volume 1 Foundations: The Beginning Workshop in Polymer Clay

Volume 2-A Introduction to Surface Techniques

Volume 2-B Metallic Surface Techniques

Volume 3 Bead Shapes

Volume 4 Molds, Stamps and Tools

Volume 5 Buttons and Embellishments

Volume 6 Mokume Gane

Volume 7 Vessels: Boxes, Pots and Bowls

Volume 8 Recreating Turquoise and Lapis

Volume 9 Recreating Bone and Ivory

Volume 10 Recreating Jade

Volume 11 Recreating Amber and Coral

Volume 12 Mixing Media: How Polymer Clays Combine with Other Media

Volume 13 Principles of Caning

Volume 17 Hinges and Hinging in Polymer Clay

"Tory Hughes' DVD series will not simply get you started with polymer clay, it will give you all the tricks and techniques you need to be an accomplished polymer clay artist. The series is as relevant today as it was when they were made over a decade ago.
“Hughes goes beyond tricks and techniques, however, to empower the viewer to "think in polymer." Her engaging personality and delightful sense of humor make this series the most effective mini-art school education one could ever hope to get (at a fraction of the price and right in your own home!)"
- Ronna Sarvas Weltman, award-winning polymer clay artist and author,"Ancient Modern: Polymer Clay + Wire Jewelry" 2009, Interweave Press

About the series:
Tory Hughes, the pioneer of innovative approaches to polymer clay, teamed with Gameplan Productions to create this information-rich series.
You get a front-row seat at a Tory Hughes workshop!
Recreate the original techniques for which Hughes gained world-wide acclaim.
Clear, step-by-step directions and a warm, informal approach
Follow Tory as she shares her techniques, and stimulates your own confidence to experiment and create!

"If you can't attend a Tory Hughes workshop in person,these videos are the next best thing!" Robert Liu, Ornament Magazine review.
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