In this book you'll find clear and concise instruction on how to model figures using colorful polymer clay. With an emphasis on human and animal caricatures and characters, you'll start with a simple ball of clay and finish with a striking work of art. It's easy, creative, and fun. Now everyone can learn to sculpt as author David Kracov demonstrates each step of the way. o Discover why polymer clay is such a user-friendly medium o Find out what you need to start modeling right away o Master rolling, blending, baking, gluing--even using a pasta maker to roll out sheets of uniform thickness o Use templates to create clothing in clay o Learn to add realism with detail--those all-important wrinkles, creases, and folds o Follow along step by step to create 6 wonderfully wacky characters