Table of Contents
Preface 7
Chapter 1 Getting co Know
Polymer Clay 9
1 Characteristics 9
2 Infusing with Chinese Elements 10
3 Application and Preservation 13
Chapter 2 Preparations 15
1 Tools 15
2 Materials 18
3 Baking 20
4 Basic Techniques 21
Basic Colors and Color Mixing 21
Making Millefiori 26
Chapter 3 Introductory Lessons 31
1 Ink-Wash Painting Bookmark 31
2 A Shoal of Jade Fish 34
3 Zongzi Leaf Nut Bowl 36
4 Cloud Coaster 38
5 Blue and White Decoration 40
6 Phoenix Coat Hook 42
7 Flour Food Clock on Chalkboard 46
8 Wave Door Tag 51
9 Papercutting Napkin Ring 54
10 Oil-Paper Umbrella Mug Lid 56
11 Chinese Courtyard Bookend 60
12 Phoenix Plate 65
Chapter 4 Advanced
Lessons 71
1 Fish Wind Chime 71
2 Chinese Folk Art Tissue Box 78
3 The Lady in Qipao 102
4 Lotus Candle Holder 106
5 Floral Notebook Cover 110
6 Blue Calico Basket 115
7 Lotus Place Card Holder 122
8 Banquet Table Docor: The Elixir of Love 127
