Creating Fantasy Polymer Clay Characters
by Tilov, DinkoFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-03-01
Publisher(s): Quarry Books
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Summary
Extraordinary clay artist Dinko Tilov shows readers with complete step-by-step photos and simple instructions how to make a variety of fascinating clay characters. These basic building blocks can then be used to fashion a whole universe of imaginary beings. Some characters have animal traits, some have human traits, and some are a little of both!Whether they are brand new to polymer clay, or an experienced artist, readers will be enchanted by the characters, inspired by all the professional tips and insights, and amazed at the new possibilities that they will see unfold.
Author Biography
Dinko Tilov has been creating amazing 3-5 inch figurines using polymer clay and mixed media ever since he was a child. He has done commissioned work for private collections and his unique characters have been featured on polymer clay websites, in newsletters, galleries, and on a calendar. He has lived in studied in Bulgaria (where he is from), France and the United States, where he is currently in his senior year of college. Much of his prolific work can be viewed at his web-site: http://www.dinkos.com
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 4 |
| Basics | p. 6 |
| A Bird with Teeth | p. 8 |
| The Easter Bunny | p. 16 |
| Jester with a Jack-in-the-Box: Or How to Make a Humanlike Creature | p. 26 |
| Hans: A Critter with a Heart | p. 36 |
| A Fire-Breathing Dragon | p. 44 |
| A Knight in Shining Armor | p. 56 |
| The Wizard | p. 68 |
| The Unicorn's Less Magical Cousin: Or How to Make a Horse | p. 78 |
| The Meditating Skeleton | p. 90 |
| How to Make a Santa | p. 100 |
| Trutlio the Troll | p. 110 |
| The Gambling Goblin Pirate: An Advanced Character | p. 120 |
| Afterword: How Far Can and Should Critter-Making Go? Working on Details and Making Stories with Your Characters | p. 132 |
| Resources | p. 134 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 136 |
| About the Author | p. 136 |
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