Introduction 5
Chapter 1: Tools, Materials & Techniques 6
Materials 7, Tools and Equipment 10, Pinching 12, Coiling 14,
Creating Slabs 16, Making and Pressing Sprigs 18, Surface
Decoration 20, Sealing 24
Chapter 2: Projects 26
Gift Box Decorations 28, Elegant Feather Tags 32, Hanging Festive
Decorations 36, Heart Wall Hanging 40, Impressed Trinket Dishes 44,
Miniature Mirror 48, Miniature Button Pegs 52, Coral Ring 56,
Coloured-clay Bead Necklace 60, Bird Brooch 64, Shell Earrings 68,
Miniature Bird Sculpture 70, Miniature House Sculpture 74, Marbled
Bead Bracelet 78, Flower Tealight Holder 82, Geometric Planter 86,
Lidded Coil Pot 92, Balloon Barnacles 98, Marbled Pinch Pots 102,
Pea Pod Bowl 106
Templates 110
Index 111
Credits 112
Fay De Winter is a London-based ceramicist, who has a BA in ceramic design from Central Saint Martins and an MA in contemporary craft from Farnham University for the Creative Arts. Fay loves to experiment with clay, exploring different perspectives of nature and travelling around the world. She believes objects tell stories of people’s lives, often holding personal and collective meanings of a particular time, place and event. Since graduating Fay has participated in many events and exhibitions in England, China, Japan, Bali, Milan, Bahrain and the USA.
See more at http://cargocollective.com/faydewinter
This is an excellent book. And very good for getting great ideas
for an arts and crafts project I currently do with elderly
residents at a care home. Definitely recommended
*Customer Review*
I have owned lots of different crafting books over the years, and
this one is great. Firstly, the projects inside wouldn't be
daunting at all for beginners which makes it a perfect option for
someone who is completely new to air dry clay. There is a section
at the start of the book with lots of information about different
tools, how to keep your clay in working condition, decorating tips
and more, and it is all set out in a very easy to understand
way.
I have some experience already with air dry clay and still learned
lots of tips and tricks that I didn't know before reading, and I
will definitely keep coming back to this book to read the advice.
Moving on to the projects inside, they are lovely. A few to note
that stood out in particular for me were the miniature mirrors
(Very cute), the bird sculpture project, and the Geometric Planter
project. I loved the last one because it's the kind of project I
wouldn't be able to just create on my own and a bit of a challenge
for me. The book takes you through step by step, guiding you
through all the measurements with pictures for each step.
There is a page at the back on the book next to the index with some
templates for a few of the projects and advice on using them which
is very helpful. Overall, I am very impressed with this book and
would recommend it highly. The photography is close up and
detailed, and the book itself is designed very well. I think Fay De
Winter is a great teacher!
*Customer Review*
These easy-to-make projects are ideal for beginners. Create
'ceramic' makes that do not need to be fired with air-dry clay. It
is often thought of as not as versatile as clay that needs to be
fired in a kiln. The advantages are that this clay is easy to use
with children. This book takes you through all the basics, making
projects along the way and building your skills as you go along.
There are step-by-step photos and instructions to make sure you
don't fail. Mostly this book avoids the amateur, lumpy look of
air-dry clay. There are 20 projects in all. The best is shown on
the front cover - the bubble shallow dish. In Chapter One you will
find Tools, Techniques including basic pinching, coiling and slabs.
Chapter Two is the projects including, feather tags, miniature
mirror frames, tealight holders and marbled pinch pots. A good
introduction to air-dry clay.
*yarnsandfabrics.co.uk*
Fab book very informative for a beginner looking forward to using
my new skills
*Customer Review*
Beautiful range of products to make, with something to suit
everyone's personal style. My partner is a very beginner crafter
and was able to make some things without my help. What I like is
that there are things to make in the book if you only have a small
amount of clay, but things to make too if you have a larger amount.
The teauniques section is very detailed and lots of good photos.
You won't need to spend a fortune on tools/paints either. A lot of
the things are items you'll already have. Fantastic rainy day
activity. I made my items with DAS clay.
*Customer Review*
This is a truly inspiring book by Fay De Winter. If you have never
tried using air-dry clay, this will definately encourage you to try
a new and exciting creative hobby. It is well designed with clear
and concise instructions for every project you wish to make. Full
of different techniques that are easy to follow for adults and
children. With photos and step by step instructions from start to
finish. This book will guide you into a magical creative talent.
You will enjoy the endless possibilities of air-dry clay for any
age group and abilities. Love this book.
*Customer Review*
This is a fantastic book for people of all ages. I really love mine
and my children loved helping out and being creative with it too. I
was surprised that the clay can be made out of household products
that you're more than likely going to have which was a great bonus
as we could get stuck straight into creating. There's tips on how
to colour your clay too to make colourful items. The book has a
fantastic selection of items, 20 in total that you can make. So
there's something to catch everyone's eye. All projects have very
clear to follow step by step instructions and photos to guide you
along the way. They also show what's items are required in order to
make the specific item. My children loved getting involved and my
partner too and they've picked a few items out that they would like
to make their nanny so it's great for making a more personal gift
for your loved ones. I definitely recommend it to anyone. Buy it!
You won't be disappointed.
*Customer Review*
You don’t need a kiln or any expensive equipment when you work with
air-dry clay; you don’t even need an oven! Have fun making
twenty different projects and discover how versatile this medium
can be. I confess to usually working with oven-fix products
like Fimo or Sculpey when I fancy doing a spot of modelling.
I had assumed (erroneously) that air-drying clays were for
children, a step up from plasticine but not really suitable for
adult projects. Reading through this useful book soon showed
me I was wrong! For example you don’t need to buy it you can
make it, and there are two recipes to try. You can color it,
work with it in much the same way as clay and make all kinds of
things with it. Learn how to look after it, work with it
safely and what tools you need to obtain (many you already own) and
master a few basic techniques. These include making simple
coil and pinch pots, roll out a neat flat slab, decorating,
painting and sealing your work. The rest of the book contains
the twenty projects, which all have easy to follow step-by-step
instructions with staged photographs. Make your own feather
shaped gift tags, decorate gift boxes and mirrors, design unique
jewelry, tealight holders, pots and ornaments. These are all
fun, contemporary items that are simple and quick to make for
beginners and serve as an introduction to this overlooked and
surprisingly versatile medium.
*myshelf.com*
Love this book.... so easy to follow with details of every thing
you need and the templates on page 110 take all the guest work out
of trying something new. The book is so colourful and full of hints
and pictures of how to do ... a young child could easily follow
instructions so it would be great for young children to craft
beautiful items at home or school . I have in the past used Air Dry
Clay so know it is easy to use but I am still impressed with this
book with hints how to colour the clay and the use of nail polish.
Thank you Fay De Winter this book is just what budding people need
to help them maybe turn a hobby into full time work.
*Customer Review*
I have never made anything with clay and because these projects are
air dried, it is a perfect book for me. There are a varied mix of
items to try, from jewelry to tea light holders. Twenty in all. Fay
includes lots of photos showing the process from start to finish.
Also lots of tips and hints and ideas on using natural materials to
adorn your projects. No oven drying so no need of a kiln. I am
looking forward to making the miniature house. Certainly recommend
this book.
*Customer Review*
This is a great book for the beginner.....and some great projects
to make with children. I really like the look of some of the
projects, such as the Impressed Trinket Dishes, which I will
definitely have a go at making. I helped some children make some
little heart shapes for necklaces, & it was very easy to follow the
instructions for Festive Hanging Decorations. The beauty of these
projects in the book are that, you don't need a kiln & will
probably (if you're a crafty person) have all the other essentials
such as paint, already.
I just used the Book for a Crafternoon & it was very successful,
with a number of projects completed with good results. I do
however, feel that some of the projects are a little old-fashioned.
But I really love the idea of the little Bird brooches and the Gift
Box Decorations. Definitely a good addition to my crafting
library.
*Customer Review*
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