I checked this out from the library last night--and HAD to order a copy for myself this AM. It has all the projects I'd thought about doing and haven't done yet plus many more to inspire me. One of the best PC books yet.

I have just about every book published on polymer clay, but I have to say this one is the most unique. Most books cover the same things, using different projects to demonstrate techniques. Ms. Gikow presents many techniques and projects never covered before. Most, if not all, are 3D objects. She tackles subjects such as hinges and clasps and points out using a mold to form your object doesn't necessarily mean your object has to look like the mold. She encourages experimentation and creativity. I can assure you, this book will show plenty of wear and tear in the not too distant future.

As a polymer clay artist for three years now, I eagerly await every new book on the subject. Jacqueline Gikow's book was worth the wait. It is beautifully organized and sumptuously illustrated with lovely pictures and helpful drawings (the best I've ever seen in a craft book). The projects she suggests are wonderful, but in fact the book is far more helpful as inspiration than simply as a "how-to" book. I highly recommend this book for intermediate to advanced PC crafters and artists. Congrats, Jacqueline!!

Daniel Clay sees himself as a lighthouse, illuminating for us the proper way. His immensely readable book, The Prophecies, are the visions he sees for us, our country, our planet and our world. The messages came to him while in a meditative state and offer scenarios if we listen...and if we do not!

The Prophecies addresses many vital subjects...from technology to health to finances to natural resources. Most of all, though, Daniel Clay speaks to the situations that affect everyone of us in a most personal way. Like child-raising, terrorism, peace and even politics. For instance, he forecasts the end of communism everywhere; the oncoming prosperity of Asia; and the coming obsolescence of money, "Gold and silver will be without value, diamonds but decoration".

This reviewer found this quotation most interesting, "And that there will come into this global economic environment an individual of goodwill and piety. He shall be the Pope of the Holy Roman Catholic Church". Further, Pope Sixtus shall reform the church...and this man will bring peace until "...another spirit shall enter the body...the spirit of evil incarnate...and the end will be near".

Daniel Clay is a man of humility and integrity. His words should be heeded because he may be the spiritual teacher we've been expecting. The Prophecies is one of the most interesting and provocative books published. In this reviewer's opinion, Daniel Clay is a prophet of great magnitude and his words can lift our consciousness dramatically!

Clay, in contrast to the traditional Nostradomus prediction tradition, presents such clear, precise predictions. These are truly warnings about what might happen. I did not expect the alternative to also be given. The Power is in the Positive. The alternative is also given in detail. For the first time, I was given a clear picture to strive toward, to pray for. Keeping, holding the image, the thought of what MIGHT, of what could be is more attractive, and effective than the dire warnings, that have become almost commonplace as to loose their once effectiveness. That only serve to enhance the hopelessness that is epedimic.

Whether or not Daniel Clay's "Prophecies" are divinely inspired revelations or merely the products of a deeply spiritual and insightful mind is almost beside the point as one begins to read this truly astonishing work. While the reader's first temptation is to skim the text searching for validations of predicted events that have already come to pass--and there are more than a few absolute stunners, like the present situation in the Balkans and the recent rash of school shootings in the U.S.--more careful reading yields greater rewards. Because Daniel Clay has an uncanny ability to peel away the layers of the most complex sociological and political issues of our time to expose basic truths that are at once so obviously simple and yet so profound they take your breath away. Those deep and undisputable insights, in turn, force one to give serious credence to the author's dire and very specific predictions of mankind's possible future in a new millenium devoid of individual expression and shadowed by the politics of pure Evil. Though you may agree or disagree with "Prophecies," I confidently predict you won't be able to put it down.

I started reading this book last night after putting the kids down, intending to read a chapter to wind down. At 1:30 am, I was closing the book, wishing there were more to read. This is the absolute best book I have read in quite some time that reaches to the core of who we are as family, and what we could do to strengthen it. What I especially liked was the fact it wasn't preachy, textbook dull or the type that would make you feel like a terrible mother if there were ways you could improve. It was learning by example of her life, how she was raised, mistakes made, losses, successes, and at the chapter's end she would write one paragraph that would encourage the reader to implement one value or tradition to strengthen the family unit he/she was a part of. Excellent book--I'm buying copies for my mother, mother-in-law and sisters!

I heard Naomi speak at a conference on parenting and families recently. I was moved to tears when she spoke about the love she has for her 100 year old mother and cried again when I read her words in print. Naomi helps us understand that it is our responsibility to "teach" our children and others how to be good parents because if we don't,how else will they know? I admire this women and loved the book.

Naomi Haines Griffith writes a powerful recollection of her childhood memories. After hearing her speak, reading the book I felt as if she was talking to me. I could feel her emotion in each part and experience she shared. Red Clay and Vinegar is a good read that you can learn the small lessons in life from, and share them with your family, friends and neighbors.

This book is great! It provides in depth look at creating an entire clay production! It even gives tips and hints. However, since it is no longer available, try to download it in the ebook form from ... You'll find it helpful!

If you want to get a started making your own stop motion films, this is the best book made to date on the subject.

I just started animating with clay and was having a lot of trouble. This book was extremely helpful. Using the techniques explained in the book, I am surprised at how well my project is looking. If you are interested in clay animation, you need this book.

This book clearly defines the road map to making proactive changes in one's life. It teaches the reader how to understand his or her true desires and how to achieve them. Additionally, it enables the reader to abolish the negative thoughts and bad habits picked up along the path of life.

Enjoy!

The power of our thought has been brought forth by so many authors, but have you ever changed your thought about something, and nothing changed. That's because there is more to the creative process than just your thought. As Phylis Clay Sparks makes very clear in her book, the creative process includes all 4 elements of thoughts, feelings, beliefs and actions. It is a process that is always working whether you like the end result or not. She will teach you how to diagnose your creative process, so you can use your feedom of choice and decision to consciously bring your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and actions into alighnment with that which you desire. Phylis leads the reader through an easy, clear process called The Soul-Math Formula to diagnose where you are now, and where you want to be. It seems to be a process that can be applied to any situation.

Her "Emotionometer" shows the reader the emotions that lead you out of the lower emotions of fear and its affects. This book helps the reader re-create their desires in a very logical, systematical way. This book is a must for anyone who wants to make lasting improvements to their life. Phylis has brought all the aspects of the creative process together in one formula.

This book is a very powerful book. I have read a lot of spiritual growth books but Phylis helped me to examine issues in my life and to move pass then. Phylis has work exercises in the book to use. WOW..WAS I SURPRSE TO REALIZE HOW MUCH STUFF I WAS STILL HOLDING ON TOO. Anger, hurt, jealousy just a few to mention which I thought, It was everyone else that cause these problems in my life. If you want a wake-up call read Phylis book the lady holds nothing back. I have read it twice which very few books I do that with but, so much information for personal and spiritual growth. Thank you Phylis : )

After first purchasing a dud, I was skeptical that this book was all the reviews said it was. I was wrong! This book was exactly what I, as an experienced artist new to polymer clay, was looking for. I will wear this one out looking at the ideas and techniques.

This is an absolutely incredible book packed with unique artworkby over 50 different & highly talented artists. As an intermediatepolymer clay artist I look to this book when I need new ideas & inspiration.

Background information is given on each artist including education, technique & style. One or more the artists' best works are then displayed with basic information on the how the artwork was created.

Contact information for all the artists in located in the back along with a small dictionary & a list of reference books the artists' use. Several of the artists also answer questions about their working techniques.

Some on my favorite pieces are a chess set, a mosaic sunflower, a mushroom fairie & a millefiori trade rattle made out of a gourd. I also enjoyed the numerous pieces of jewelry including butterfly, fan & African animal pins.

For any reader of Nan Roche's "The New Clay," this new book, "Artists At Work: Polymer Clay Comes of Age", is a refreshing addition to communicate the beauty, imagination, and intricacy of the polmer clay medium. Having personally seen the works of the the authors as well as contributing artists, this book demonstrates the limitless ways this medium allows artistic expression, from whimisical to serious. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in seeing the best of polymer clay artists "performing" today. Laura Darlington Washington, D.C. ldarlington@comsysinc.com

These authors are gifted and insightful in ways that the average baseball writer can not even begin to comprehend. They get inside the numbers and situations of players. Their forecasts are intriguing and provoking -- and often right. The intellectual horsepower of the editorial staff is amazing; these are the same guys who have been sharing their wisdom on rec.sport.baseball for years to all of our enjoyment. Play ball!

If I had to choose one baseball book for next season, this would be the one. It offers thought provoking statistical analysis -- whether you agree with all their conclusions or not. The information and writing is not the same old stuff. Conventional wisdom is never "just" accepted -- a wonderful book. I haven't read analysis like this since the Bill James Baseball Abstacts. Ever since James stoped writing his book, I've been looking for a replacement, after reading the 1997 edition this book is it. I have to start clearing off shelf space for future editions.

Top-notch and cutting edge statistical analysis is paired with sharp and witty writing. If you spent springtime in the 1980's waiting for the new Bill James Baseball Abstract to come out, you won't be disappointed. (Disclaimer: an essay I wrote appears in this book.

This very entertaining and quick read is filled with pratical tips that we know to do, but we didn't know why. Randy's style of story telling lets you see how he has personally used these suggestions to his own benefit and become the kind of person that anyone would want to do business with. The Randy's Reminders at the end of each chapter have become weekly focuses for me to keep his principles fresh in my mind.

This book is fun to read but powerful enough that you will refer to it time and time again. This is a must read for anyone who wants to be in business but true to themselves.

The perfect blueprint for any small business owner looking to succeed. Randy's book not only provides real world knowledge on how to become a successful business person, it also provides examples on how Randy practices what he preaches! After reading this book and implementing Randy's teachings, my business and interpersonal skills have increased greatly. Now, people I may have once overlooked have become valuable assets that keep me informed on changing situations and help increase my profitability. This book is a must read!

Randy shares practical information that you can immediately implement into your daily business life. His book is a quick and entertaining read for the business person on the go. He is also an outstanding speaker. I highly recommend.

My wife and I decided to study sculpting together and started with this book on a recomendation from an art professor friend who uses this book as part of his curriculum. We have had tremendous success...what we like is that no steps or details are skipped as with the one or two other books we tried, so we do not get discouraged along the way...Peter Rubino...keep our momentum going!

Start with this book. I bought this book when I was halfway through a sculpture workshop at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. I learned so much from this book. Peter Rubino demonstrates two ways to "get started" and clearly shows techniques to help you figure out some of the tough parts of sculpting a head(like the eyes.) The photographs are clear and the text is direct. This is really a terrific book. If you are interested in getting started tn clay portraiture then buy this book. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

I was searching for a book that could help develop my limited talents. I followed Peter Rubino's guidelines and created a very credible portrait following his step by step geometric approach. This book can make everyone better at sculpting, regardless of skill level or talent. The beginner can improve dramatically - and the advanced will find new and fascinating dimensions for creating the portrait in clay. This book is a MUST READ for anyone who's had an interest in the art of sculpting at any level.