Two more Donna Kato books

Here are the details of two more Donna Kato books that I have recently read and reviewed.

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I now possess three of Donna's books and greatly admire her skill and perfectionism in the execution of her work. The book on 'millefiori techniques' and the earlier one I got on 'creative surface effects' have greatly inspired me and have set a benchmark for the standard I aspire to reach. 

The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects by Donna Kato

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I am now busy reading this, the latest polymer clay book to add to my growing collection. Donna’s work is so immaculately finished, she is obviously a perfectionist (like me) and I greatly admire her skill.

I am rather daunted by how long it will take me to try out every technique in Donna’s book, as well as Ellen’s. My exhibition idea will definitely have to be a long term project, but I will make many brooches along the way, and hopefully by the end of it I will have gained some very valuable ‘all round’ experience of the different techniques that can be used with polymer clay. Maybe then I will be proficient enough to teach workshops, which is something I would really like to do.

Polymer Clay Surface Design Recipes – 100 Mixed-Media Techniques Plus Project Ideas by Ellen Marshall

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I am so excited that this book has arrived. I have had a quick flick through it and it is packed with ideas – I cannot wait to start trying them out.

This book was ordered through The Book Depository, a UK on-line book store, which I discovered recently. I am most impressed with the speed of delivery, this book came in less than two weeks, compared to the normal four weeks delivery time for books to New Zealand – and the best thing is that they deliver world-wide to most countries, free of charge. This company will definitely be my first choice for ordering books from now on.