A polymer clay instructional DVD with Dayle Doroshow

Your creative imagination will run wild after seeing polymer clay artist Dayle Doroshow create unique gifts, design personalized jewelry and have fun making beautiful, three-dimensional art using innovative techniques. In this instructional video, International Inspirations in Polymer Clay, Dayle shows you how to make almost anything using your hands, polymer clay (Fimo) and a few simple supplies. [continued…]

International Inspirations in Polymer Clay
Vol. 1: PROVENCE

Dayle Doroshow outlines the basics of shaping, cutting and blending clay and introduces you to her tools. She explains the necessary precautions to ensure success.

In this first of two art instructional videos, International Inspirations in Polymer Clay, Dayle samples the colors and fabrics of southern France and demonstrates a half-dozen methods for adding Provence-inspired patterns to clay. You'll learn to transfer existing designs using photocopies, rubber stamps and T-shirt transfers and create original images using colored pencils and permanent markers. You learn antiquing methods to add a natural aged look.

Dayle explains how you too can search ancient cultures for insights and creative tips that add a rich, wonderful quality to your work. In the final segment, Dayle exhibits possibilities for future projects. But with this solid foundation in polymer clay, you'll have no trouble imagining your own creations.

MATERIALS: Polymer clay, Plexiglas work surface (optional), rolling rod/pin, Sharpie, colored pencils, rubber stamps, T-shirt transfer paper, black-and-white and color photocopies, copyright-free image sources, color photographs, acrylic paint (Liquitex), brushes, toothbrush, paper towels, pasta machine, index cards (for baking), needle tool, X-acto knife, linoleum carving tool with small V-gouge tip.