In Venetian glassmaking, slender rods of molten glass are shaped,
then cut to reveal amazingly detailed patterns: flowers, geometric
shapes, dancing colors.
These slices are called millefiori, “thousand
flowers,” because they form a carpet of flowers when placed side by
side. Now celebrity author Donna Kato shows crafters exactly how to
re-create these intricate, fascinating designs in polymer clay.
The
Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques reveals the entire process:
how to work with the polymer clay, the basics of planning and creating
a cane, and using color effectively. Dozens of canes, from simple to
simply stunning, are included, and everything is clearly explained and
illustrated with full-color photos, the Donna Kato way.
Throughout
the book, examples of stunning work by such noted millefiori artists as
Kathy Amt, Pier Voulkos, and Kathleen Dustin provide inspiration.There
must be a thousand ways to make beautiful millefiori…explore them all
in The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques.
By Donna Kato, Vernon Ezell (photographer)
176 pages