Katherine Dewey's expressive and elegantly detailed sculptures enchant all who see them. With the magical medium of polymer clay and this book, you can follow in her footsteps. Thorough instructions supported by more than 400 step-by-step color photos and 200 detailed drawings cover the entire process of sculpting realistic figures, from selecting clay and gathering essential tools to the basics of modeling the human figure, to incorporating poses, facial expressions, ethnic and gender subtleties, costumes, and painted finishing touches. Easy-to-read maps of the figure illustrate the landmarks of the body, while scale diagrams indicate the simple shapes hidden within the human form, as well as how to combine and model those shapes. For anyone who loves fantasy, romance, nature—or sophisticated crafting—this book is a must-have.

In this book in the Kids Can Do It series, turn modeling clay into hours of creative fun!

Artists have always been fascinated by the special challenge of capturing the character, personality, and likeness of their portrait subjects. For the scupltor, clay is certainly the most sympathetic medium. Daisy Grubbs demonstrates in thorough detail a proven method for fashioning clay into convincing portraits. The book is for the beginning as well as the more experienced sculptor. The newcomer will find every detail he needs to know to model a faithful likeness, while the more knowledgeable artist will discover another artist’s approach sure to enlarge his own vocabulary and working methods.

Beginner's Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay is a comprehensive guide to traditional sculpting tools, materials and techniques for beginners.

A guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity in the home and beyond. Gone are the days when socially conscious parents felt comfortable teaching their children to merely tolerate others. Instead, they are looking for a way to authentically embrace the fullness of their diverse communities. A Place to Belong offers a path forward for families to honor their cultural heritage and champion diversity in the context of daily family life by: • Fostering open dialogue around discrimination, race, gender, disability, and class • Teaching “hard history” in an age-appropriate way • Curating a diverse selection of books and media choices in which children see themselves and people who are different • Celebrating cultural heritage through art, music, and poetry • Modeling activism and engaging in community service projects as a family Amber O’Neal Johnston, a homeschooling mother of four, shows parents of all backgrounds how to create a home environment where children feel secure in their own personhood and culture, enabling them to better understand and appreciate people who are racially and culturally different. A Place to Belong gives parents the tools to empower children to embrace their unique identities while feeling beautifully tethered to their global community.

Children can add extra spooky flair to a bedroom or classroom with bats, vampires, witches, jack-o-lanterns, mummies, and more...all made from clay. The book covers materials needed, basic techniques, and provides more than a dozen projects

Get ready to get creative with clay! This book introduces readers to the world of clay modeling and provides step-by-step instructions for fun models, such as penguins, robots, monsters, and trains. Age-appropriate and straightforward text is paired with photographs of each step of the modeling process to give readers a clear sense of each craft's process and goal. The book begins with a list of materials for readers to collect, including clay, modeling tools, cutlery, and other household items. Readers will feel like real artists as they sculpt and shape their clay into fun figures that can be used for play and decoration.

Learn how to use basic shapes moulded from clay to model a huge menagerie of animals, from slithering snakes to flopping fish, merry mice and lovely ladybirds. Hours of fun await as you practice your shaping and sculpting skills on these enjoyable designs, each one featuring easy-to-follow instructions and charming explanatory photographs.

Step-by-step techniques for modeling the portrait in clay, firing meethods and mold making.

Presents easy-to-follow instructions on using modeling clay and other materials to create character sculptures, including dinosaurs, extraterrestrials and vikings. Original.