Artful Paper Clay: Techniques for Adding Dimension to Your Art

428 Pages·2016·32.12 MB·English

by  Rogene Manas

Artful Paper Clay
Techniques for Adding Dimension to Your Art
Rogene Mañas
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Dedication
To my mother, Bruna Marie Manas, who died from Alzheimer’s
disease in the summer of 2004. In the week that followed her death, I
created a portrait of her as a child, my first paper clay bas-relief. It
was born from an idea I’d never had time to pursue. Thank you, mom,
for being inventive, creative, frugal and resourceful. And for teaching
me what your mother taught you: “Never say can’t.”
To my husband, Rick, who is the most supportive, encouraging,
loving, kind, honest, helpful and entertaining husband an artist could
want.
To my son, Geno, and my daughter, Aja, who inspired me to work
hard to become my best self. And who are truly my greatest works of
art.
And to everyone who has liked my work, purchased my art, taken my
workshops or given me an encouraging word. Thank you all so very
much.
Contents
Special Offers
Dedication
Introduction
Tools for Clay Work
Tools for Finishing Techniques
My Acrylic Palette
Basic Toolkits
Surfaces and Substrates
CHAPTER ONE
Working with Clay
Getting Started with Creative Paperclay
Practice Project: Rolling
Practice Project: Cutting
Practice Project: Placing
Practice Project: Shaping
Practice Project: Imprinting with Household Objects
Practice Project: Imprinting with Stamps
Practice Project: Make a Custom Stamp
Practice Project: Imprinting with Stencils
Practice Project: Sculpting the Clay
Practice Project: Make a Clay Appliqué
Drying Your Clay Work
Practice Project: Make a Custom Mold
Practice Project: Laying Wet Clay Over Dry Clay
Keeping Your Clay Moist
Finding Inspiration
My Basic Process
Developing Your Ideas
Layout and Composition
CHAPTER TWO
Clay Work Projects
Clay Work Project 1: Leafing Out
Clay Work Project 2: Lotus Lilies
Clay Work Project 3: Friend of a Feather
Clay Work Project 4: Nesting
Clay Work Project 5: Set Your Soul Free
CHAPTER THREE
Finishing Techniques
Practice Project: Preparing Clay Work for Painting
Practice Project: Bringing Out the Detail
Practice Project: The Big Reveal
Color Mixing
Practice Project: Painting with Opaque Paints
Practice Project: Painting with Transparent Paints
Adjusting Colors
Tints and Washes
Finish Work Project 1: Leafing Out
Finish Work Project 2: Lotus Lilies
Finish Work Project 3: Friend of a Feather
Finish Work Project 4: Nesting
Finish Work Project 5: Set Your Soul Free
CHAPTER FOUR
Creative Projects
Practice Makes Almost Perfect
Rice Bowl Version 1: Black and Not So White
Rice Bowl Version 2: Transparent Color Harmony
Rice Bowl Version 3: Plain and Simple
Rice Bowl Version 4: Opaque Color Pop
Paper Clay Idea Gallery
Framing Ideas
Resources
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Introduction
STAY AT HOME DAD
Paper clay and mixed media on canvas