I bet if you didn't see the word "Clay" in the title of Amazing Clay Flowers you would think they were real! With the amazingly detailed photo tutorials in this book you too can make blossoms this pretty. Scroll down to get a sneak peek on how to sculpt and paint clay pansies from the soon-to-be-released:
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This book provides complete instruction for creating stunning life-like flowers in clay as well as ideas for creating beautiful and long-lasting floral arrangements. 22 unique flower and arrangement projects are divided into seasonal sections, Spring, Autumn, Winter, and Summer, followed by themed projects including bouquets and accessories. The book shows beautiful photography of each arrangement and then offers complete, photographic, step-by-step instruction for each. The amazing projects are full of intricate details and provide both inspiration for polymer clay and mixed-media artists as well as complete instruction.
Noriko Kawaguchi is a native of Tokyo, Japan. Her love of clay sculpting and other crafts began when she lived overseas with her husband who was posted abroad for work. While living in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and London she studied a variety of arts and crafts. Currently, she teaches and exhibits internationally. She has authored a number of books about clay sculpting published in Japan.
Click on these images from Amazing Clay Flowers to enlarge and see how to sculpt a pansy.
This last page on how to make a clay pansy from Amazing Clay Flowers shows you how to paint the details.
Happy bloomin' sculpting!
Those are amazing! the book would be worth getting just for the photos!
Posted by: Melanie K. | July 23, 2010 at 08:03 AM
Impressive. I wonder if they could be used as elements in jewelery?
They would make great focal pieces if worn with care.
Posted by: Suella | July 23, 2010 at 10:42 PM
Wow, that is so pretty! I love these flowers. Thanks for sharing it, I'll be linking.
Posted by: Rachel | July 26, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Very useful tip, i will also try it out next time.
Posted by: jordan sneakers | August 04, 2010 at 07:53 PM
Really pretty floral arrangements! Even if they are just made of clay, they really looked realistic and beautiful indeed!
Posted by: flower arrangements | October 01, 2010 at 05:02 AM
Oh' that flower was so cool! This is the first time I saw like that. Anyway, thanks for sharing this post. I enjoyed reading it.
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Posted by: flower Philippines | October 11, 2010 at 06:43 PM
You do look like you had a lot of fun. Glad you are feeling better. That is something to be thankful for. It's pouring down the rain here today too.
Posted by: Pond Pumps | January 18, 2011 at 10:11 AM
I'm impressed with the end result of this flower making tutorial, so detailed that it makes want to jump and buy the materials. Thanks a lot for this very creative idea.
Posted by: Cindy (artificial silk flowers) | May 24, 2011 at 03:10 AM
I love it! such a beautiful art,I don't how you get this idea but honestly its great, anyway thanks for sharing this up.
Posted by: Silk Flowers | September 19, 2011 at 07:25 AM
Creating clay flowers is not simple, but you have shown the way to do it. Thanks for sharing the method it sculpt and paint a pansy. Useful information
Posted by: online florist | February 12, 2013 at 12:59 AM