Debbie Jackson - Polymer clay jewelry

POLYMER CLAY JEWELRY

DEBBIE JACKSON

NORTH LIGHT BOOKS
CINCINNATI, OHIO
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Artist and educator Debbie Jackson has been working with polymer clay for about ten years. She graduated from Miami University (Ohio) with a degree in art education. Debbie is retired from the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, where she taught polymer clay classes to children and adults for several years.

While Debbie is multi-talented, her interests lie in creating ethnic-style polymer clay jewelry, dolls and home dcor. Her work has appeared in numerous galleries and exhibitions across the country. Some of her work is published in Polymer Clay: Creating Functional and Decorative Objects by Jacqueline Gikow and Polymer: The Chameleon Clay by Victoria Hughes.

Debbie manages her own business, Debbie's Adornments, as an avenue to sell her work. She continues to teach at art conferences and other establishments. She served as president of the Columbus Polymer Clay Guild for several years and maintains membership with both the local and national guilds. Debbie also serves on the advisory board for PolymerCAF magazine and is a member of the Ohio Designer Craftsmen.

Polymer Clay jewelry. Copyright 2004 by Debbie Jackson. Manufactured in Malaysia. All rights reserved. The patterns and drawings in the book are for personal use of reader. By permission of the author and publisher, they may be either hand-traced or photocopied to make single copies, but under no circumstances may they be resold or republished. It is permissible for the purchaser to make the projects contained herein and sell them at fairs, bazaars and craft shows. No other part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote a brief passage in review. Published by North Light Books, an imprint of F+W Publications, Inc., 4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236. (800) 289-0963. First edition.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Jackson, Debbie, 1950

Polymer clay jewelry / Debbie Jackson.1st ed.

p.cm.

ISBN-13: 978-1-58180-513-0 (pbk.: alk. paper)

ISBN-10: 1-58180-513-6 (pbk. : alk. paper)

1. Polymer clay craft. 2. Jewelry making. I. Title.

TT297.J33 2004

745.594'2dc22

2003064996

Editor: Krista Hamilton

Designer: Joanna Detz

Layout Artist:Joni DeLuca

Production Coordinator: Sara Dumford

Photographer: Christine Polomsky, Tim Grondin and Al Parrish

DEDICATION

I dedicate this book to my beloved former polymer clay students from the Columbus Cultural Arts Center, who kept me informed of the latest tools and products and constantly challenged me to learn new techniques. But most importantly, you helped me learn more about myself, not only as a teacher, but also as a human being. Your loyalty and enthusiasm truly helped make it enjoyable for me to come to work each day.

I also dedicate this book to my much-admired Columbus Polymer Clay Guild, an outstanding (and growing) community of artisans and crafts persons committed to discovering numerous ways to work and play with polymer clay. Our friendship will be cherished forever!

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First and foremost, I'd like to thank my precious, loving God who blessed me with this book and gave me the strength and endurance to see it through.

He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it. Philippians 1:6

I honor my dear mother, Vernice Turner, who taught me to make an effort to finish things I start and strive to do my best. I acknowledge my gifted and talented sisters, Darla and Deedee, who touch my life in so many ways. I love you all so dearly! The precious women from my former Senior Citizen class, who have the ambition to learn, the patience to perform and the talent to create. I will always cherish the many interesting stories, moments of laughter and fabulous meals we shared. Thanks to Jennifer Johnson of the Columbus Cultural Arts Center, for all your support and praise throughout the years, and to Patty Harris for your support and encouragement. To Andrea Gilliland-Lewis of Prizm Artist's Supply Store, who generously provided the clay and some of the supplies for the projects in this book, and who has supported my teachings and students over the years.

Thank you, Sandy McKitrick, for helping my hands, and to Carol Shelton, for seeing in me what I couldn't see for myself and helping me start this journey.

I'd also like to acknowledge three of the many polymer clay artists who have influenced me in some way: Nan Roche, who wrote a book (The New Clay) that was ahead of its time, and one I still recommend to this day; Gwen Gibson, a technical genius, who continues to discover new materials to incorporate into our medium; and Tory Hughes, who unknowingly held my interest for years on-screen, as she taught me numerous ways to develop my ethnic style.

To the staff at F+W Publications, especially Tricia Waddell, who gave me encouragement, Krista Hamilton, who helped me become an author, and Christine Polomsky, who truly knows how to work a camera! Thanks to all of you!

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