This tutorial will teach you how to rock your world--or someone else's!

The step by step journey through the Jurassic will show you how to create your own unique accessories in faux limestone--right down to the fossilized shells. The look is massive and primeval--but in lightweght polymer clay it's a breeze to make and wear. Though this tutorial is aimed at the clayer who already grasps the basics of conditioning and sheeting clay, the novice will have no problem following the directions; 22 pages and 56 detailed full color illustrations make sure that every one of the 8 steps is clearly understood.

This tutorial covers choosing clays and mixing colors, shaping pebbles, determining function, really proper piercing, what materials can be embedded and which can't, how to texture for the most authentic look, and the ins and outs of antiquing for that are-you-kidding-you-actually-made-this?!! reaction.

Also included are discussions on mixing brands of clay, the best ways to antique, and tips and tricks for getting perfectly spaced holes, how to get the most out of a few simple impressions, and why librarians fingers are good for more than reading.

Please note: this tutorial is for creating pebbles to be used in jewelry or as other accessories; the user determines which objects to create. Basic instructions for these objects are included, but the the bracelet, pendants, and buttons portrayed here are for illustration purposes only, and detailed instructions for their manufacture are not included.