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Vol. 22, No. 1

November 2011

The Art Marketplace

American Art Clay Co. – Friendly Plastic

Friendly Plastic is a unique modeling material from AMACO. Included in the line are colorful shiny plastic sticks that soften in warm water for shaping by hand or with tools to create or accent any home décor or jewelry project. They are available in three assortments of 40 sticks each. And the easy-to-use modeling pellets are great for sculpting or pressing into molds. These are completely reusable by re-softening and are perfect for children’s projects. Consider Friendly Plastic for holiday projects. See your retailer and visit http://www.amaco.com/shop/category-85-friendly-plastic-modeling-material.html to learn how to use and to create with this unique material.

New Creative Collage Techniques

New from artist and author Nita Leland is a must-have guide illustrating more than 60 exciting collage projects complete with detailed instruction, quick tips, charts and glossaries. New Creative Collage Techniques gives artists all the instruction they’ll need to create a wide range of projects as well as the courage to make their own incredible creations. Packed with diverse work from 60 featured artists, this book will inspire readers to push the potential of this limitless art form. North Light Books, 160 pages. See your retailer for this great holiday gift!

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