Polymer Clay Global Perspectives (affiliate link), by Cynthia Tinapple (founder of Polymer Clay Daily), is subtitled Emerging Ideas and Techniques from 125 International Artists. It gathers remarkable works of art from more than 100 artists that live and travel all over the world. It is packed full of so many pictures of amazing projects, I enjoyed flipping through the pages to study the pictures just as much as I enjoyed reading through the information and tutorials.

When it comes to actual polymer clay craft tutorials, you will find detailed step-by-step directions to make 13 different projects. Each is shared by a different artist who demonstrates their signature techniques. You will also learn more about each artist as they share their unique stories, personal goals, and also the challenges to overcome.

There are 8 chapters in this book and each one features a different style or method of polymer clay crafting. Each one features a selected artist, or two, and their project.

Chapter 1 – Fashion Forward
Fashion can be either for yourself or your home. Learn how to make a Colorful Rays Spiral Pendant by Eva Haskova and a Floral Pendant by Fabiola Perez Ajates.

Chapter 2 – Mixed Media
These crafters enjoy combining different techniques and materials in their creations. Claire Maunsell shows you how to make a Lightweight Hollow Form and Christine Damm shares directions for making a Sunshine and Clouds Layered Pendants.

Chapter 3 – Textures
Polymer clay creations look wonderful weather stamped, carved, polished, or painted. Experiment with texture by making Wobbling Mokume Bracelet by Natalia Garcia de Leaniz or Variations on a Theme Earrings by Genevieve Williamson.

Chapter 4 – Characters
A variety of characters, whether realistic looking or fantasy, can come alive in polymer. In this chapter, Camille Young instructs you on how to create a Polymer Clay Illustration.

Chapter 5 – Small Scale
Sometimes small can make a big impact. Learn how to make a tiny Pizza Charm from Shay Aaron and a Simple Encased Heart by Tejae Floyde.

Chapter 6 – Large Scale
Some people’s credo is “the bigger, the better” and you might agree after paging through this chapter. Check out the amazing pictures by a variety of artists and then learn how to make an Inked Polymer-Clay Still Life by Gera Scott Chandler.

Chapter 7 – Beadworks
This medium can be used to make a variety of beads to use in a variety of projects. You can make beads to use on a Tibetan Tube Necklace by Wendy Moore or make Floral Scribed Beads by Rebecca Watkins.

Chapter 8 – Canes 2.0
A cane is a “log” of polymer clay that has a design running through it. These designs can be as simple as a colorful circle or as complex as detailed pictures. Kim Korringa shares instructions to help you make Fairy Wing Earrings by making a cane.

Besides the great projects explained above, you will find a wealth of other information in this book. You can learn all about the history of Polymer and explore incredible pieces made by people that the author refers to as “Polymer Masters”.  Learn more about working with this clay by reading about different tools you can use, the clay’s properties, and tips and techniques to help you have success when working with the clay.

Disclosure: A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher. No further compensation was given and all opinions are my own. As noted above, this post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for details.