--- product_id: 2247754 title: "Patterns in Polymer: Imprint and Accent Bead Techniques" brand: "julie picarello" price: "AED 195" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2247754-patterns-in-polymer-imprint-and-accent-bead-techniques store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Patterns in Polymer: Imprint and Accent Bead Techniques **Brand:** julie picarello **Price:** AED 195 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Patterns in Polymer: Imprint and Accent Bead Techniques by julie picarello - **How much does it cost?** AED 195 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2247754-patterns-in-polymer-imprint-and-accent-bead-techniques) ## Best For - julie picarello enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted julie picarello brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Patterns in Polymer: Imprint and Accent Bead Techniques ## Images ![Patterns in Polymer: Imprint and Accent Bead Techniques - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811eSTGa9aL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic *by P***M on Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2011* I could not wait to receive this book - and I was not disappointed. It is one of the very best polymer clay books I own - and I own many. As soon as I received it, I read it cover to cover. I have read it twice since. And, while I have a tendency to scan the text rather than "read" the text (I am a visual kind of learner), I found that the text in this book was clear, and offered some great tips. This book focuses on the mokume gane (or impress/distress and slice off) style of polymer clay design. If you like the pattern/design style shown on the front cover items, you will not be disappointed.Having had a class with Julie Picarello at Clay Carnival Las Vegas in 2010 (an annual event that I HIGHLY recommend), I wanted more. And this book fulfilled that need. I consider myself an intermediate-to-advanced PC artist and this book gave another direction/design style to the mokume gane work that I have already mastered. I would consider this a "technique" book more than a "projects" book. Some books start with a project (pendant, earrings, etc) and hope you get the idea of the technique. In this book, each adaptation of the mokume gane technique is taken to a project end, but the focus is on the technique and how that technique can be modified, or incorporated into, a variety of projects.I would not recommend this book as a first choice for a new polymer clay artist. While it does cover some of the basics, there are other books more suitable to someone just getting started or in the early stages of proficiency. However, this book also offers great suggestions on out-of-the ordinary imprint/distressing tools as well as color mixing. Not a color theory book, just some great information on mixing color and the importance of high contrast for attractive design. A polymer clay newbie would do well to own this book considering it a design style to which one aspires, not for basics on conditioning, baking, and pasta machine selection.Julie's design sense is wonderful, reminding us that blank space is not a bad thing. Her combinations of color, texture, and accents makes her work stand out from the others. I could go on and on, but let me mention 2 things that made the purchase of this book well worthwhile: 1. the polymer clay "rivet", and 2. the use of "drop outs" and leaving open space in the mokume gane slices.This book offers a lot of information as well as inspiration and I am definitely glad I purchased it. I rank it equally as informative, as creative, and as helpful as the books that I own by Donna Kato and Judy Belcher; books which I refer to over and over again. Thank you, Julie. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and remarkably good how-to polymer clay book. *by N***T on Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2013* I took one look at this book and knew it would be one of my favorites. It is extremely well written and user friendly. The illustrations are great. Her jewelry creations are stunning and the instructions for making each piece are clear and thoughtfully laid out step by step. I think this is a useful book for those who are just beginning to work with polymer clay, but the information is rich enough to satisfy more advanced clay artists. This is one book I will come back to over and over. Things I especially liked were: (1) her discussion on mixing and blending colors; (2) her ideas about creating textural effects on jewelry; (3) her very practical discussions of how to layer colors when making patterns (one is mokume gane, one of my favorites!), and, finally (4) her examples of how to use metal washers and other items found in every home when creating mixed media jewelry. Her examples and instructions are so good that it is quite easy to apply them to polymer clay work other than jewelry making. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent condition *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024* Very pleased with the condition of the book I purchased. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2247754-patterns-in-polymer-imprint-and-accent-bead-techniques](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2247754-patterns-in-polymer-imprint-and-accent-bead-techniques) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*