Masterpieces in Clay – Sharon V. Cipriano

Learn to apply images to clay and create new, unique, multimedia works of art! In this book, Sharon Cipriano teaches the art of transferring images to polymer clay. She explains how to create original and unique art by taking photographs and artwork you have and applying it to polymer clay. Make small jewelry and art pieces that are all your own using your family photographs or any image you love. Sharon gives jewelrymakers and crafters plenty of inspiration for a multitude of project ideas that are fun and inspirational by using vintage art and ways to transfer images onto clay. Her ideas seem endless, and you will find her instructions on transferring images to polymer clay easy to learn. It’s a simple, three-step process. First, you trim an image. Then, you transfer it onto Lazertran silk transfer paper, which can help transfer it onto the clay. This must be done using a special bone folder that helps give it a glossy, laminated appearance. Lastly, you place it into a bowl of tap water, let it soak until the layer can be removed without any issues, and your project is complete. Sharon’s passion for working with polymer clay as a medium is evident. She goes through each project idea and offers detailed instructions on transferring the images. Her joy in creating these multi-media masterpieces will soon be yours.