Download or read book Artisan Air-Dry Clay written by Radka Hostasova and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-04-25 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Kiln? No Problem! Learn to make beautifully textured home décor accents with inexpensive air-dry clay! The process is easy, and the results are surprisingly stylish when you follow the tips, advice, and instruction from author and clay artist-designer Radka Hostasova. Aimed at absolute beginners—this book starts with an overview of the tools and materials needed to produce the best results. A comprehensive "Getting Started" chapter teaches essential home pottery techniques such as rolling slab, coiling, sculpting, and pinching. Also included are creative ideas for adding color with acrylic paint, watercolor, and metallics. At the book's heart are a range of beautiful projects, including trinket bowls, napkin rings, wall hangings, coasters, and others. Each lesson comes with a detailed reference photograph and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Roll, coil, sculpt and carve air-dry clay to create beautiful projects Make modern and stylish projects such as coasters, trinket dishes, home décor accents, kid's projects, and more Use easy home pottery as a mode of relaxation and stress relief