high5 polymer clay: book review – polymer clay color inspirations
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Whether color fascinates or frustrates you, Polymer Clay Color Inspirations: Techniques and Jewelry Projects for Creating Successful Palettes
will be one of the most used reference books in your library. Although geared towards use with polymer clay, this book is valuable to anyone working with color. Through clear explanations, diagrams and a series of exercises, Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio demystify color for the color-challenged (that would be me) and expertly guide readers on a journey designed to help you explore and analyze your color instincts and preferences as well as mix your own personal palette.
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This book has gotten me back into making art after a major health upheaval stopped everything in its tracks for months. I can’t get out to my studio anymore, but I could and did move my clay stuff into the house. Working my way through the exercises is an excellent refresher in color and I am learning new things as well as understanding more of what was partly choice but also natural preference. Now this book is giving me the the vision to see beyond what I have always liked into new and unexpected uses of color. Truly it is inspirational – aptly named!
Two years ago I took a 3 day color workshop with Maggie Maggio and it totally changed the way I approach my work. It was literally an artistic epiphany. I can’t wait to receive my copy of the book. And with Lindly’s insights, it’s got to be an invaluable reference for anyone who loves color!
After my initial leaf-through, I decided to take this book page by page and post my progress on a blog. I’m only up to page 64 and I have already learned so much, even after being fortunate enough to have taken classes from both Lindly & Maggie.