Background
Maureen Carlson was born on March 31, 1947, in Saint Johns, Michigan, United States. She is the daughter of Ray and Ara Bel Peck.
220 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
Michigan State University
2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
Cleveland State University
(Pasta machines allow you to easily blend the clay to crea...)
Pasta machines allow you to easily blend the clay to create stripes and intricate patterns for making unique beads, embellishments, and baubles. Learn techniques that include basic skinner blend, skinner cane, skinner loaf, stripes, jelly rolls, checkerboards, nine-patch designs, Mokume Gane, marbling, and watercolor mizing.
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1979
(With polymer clay and imagination, Maureen Carlson has br...)
With polymer clay and imagination, Maureen Carlson has brought a whole world of cheery little characters to life. You can do it, too! This book makes it fun and easyno sculpting experience or fancy equipment required! You'll find lots of full-color pictures and detailed, step-by-step projects to lead you all the waystarting with simple, neighborhood kids, and progressing to more complex characters like Grandma and Saint Nick. You'll learn how to make every detail just right, from hair to facial expressions to feet. When you get the hang of it, you can create lively little folks of your own imaginings. . .even personalize our clay characters for extra-special gifts. No two will ever be exactly alike, but each one is guaranteed to make you smile!
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1997
(You can make character dolls and whimsical figures from p...)
You can make character dolls and whimsical figures from polymer clay!. Make friends with polymer clay - and family too! In this delightful, light-hearted book, Maureen Carlson will teach you how to sculpt unique clay figures of your favorite people. You'll find everything you need to have fun and success - including a complete description of tools and supplies; general techniques for creating faces and bodies; and tricks for recreating the specific moods, expressions and features that capture the essence of a particular person. Before you know it, you'll be creating clay caricatures that are "almost real," full of personality, and guaranteed to make you smile! You can make character dolls and whimsical figures from polymer clay!. Make friends with polymer clay - and family too! In this delightful, light-hearted book, Maureen Carlson will teach you how to sculpt unique clay figures of your favorite people. You'll find everything you need to have fun and success - including a complete description of tools and supplies; general techniques for creating faces and bodies; and tricks for recreating the specific moods, expressions and features that capture the essence of a particular person. Before you know it, you'll be creating clay caricatures that are "almost real," full of personality, and guaranteed to make you smile!
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2000
(Create a world of fun and enchantment with polymer clay! ...)
Create a world of fun and enchantment with polymer clay! You can transform a batch of colorful polymer clay into a fantasy world right out of your imagination. You'll find basic techniques for sculpting 10 easy shapes that can be used to create dozens of different creatures, plus details for faces, eyes, noses, ears, mouths, hands, paws and feet. You'll learn how to shape 30 detailed and colorful fantasy characters in all, including: Dragons and sea serpents Goblins and fairies Pigs and rabbits Birds and horses Ghosts, snakes, teddy bears and more! Bring your imagination to life today!
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2002
(Use your imagination to create a world in polymer clay! W...)
Use your imagination to create a world in polymer clay! With her trademark charm and easy-to-follow instruction, best-selling artist Maureen Carlson opens her bag of tricks to create an entire world in clay! Children 6-12, or anyone with an interest in polymer clay, will discover tips, techniques and secrets for sculpting anything they can see in the world in around them. In this book, you'll discover: Projects for creating characters in clay, with sections on creating the face, hands, ears, eyes and more! A special section on using photographs to create figures that look like friends and family. Simple step-by-step projects for making objects such as tables, chairs, cars and sports equipment. Inspiration and ideas to spark your own imagination. Explore an entire world made of clay and your imagination! Use your imagination to create a world in polymer clay! With her trademark charm and easy-to-follow instruction, best-selling artist Maureen Carlson opens her bag of tricks to create an entire world in clay! Children 6-12, or anyone with an interest in polymer clay, will discover tips, techniques and secrets for sculpting anything they can see in the world in around them. In this book, you'll discover: Projects for creating characters in clay, with sections on creating the face, hands, ears, eyes and more! A special section on using photographs to create figures that look like friends and family. Simple step-by-step projects for making objects such as tables, chairs, cars and sports equipment. Inspiration and ideas to spark your own imagination. Explore an entire world made of clay and your imagination!
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2005
(Welcome to the world of the Faerie Folk Create an idyllic...)
Welcome to the world of the Faerie Folk Create an idyllic, polymer-clay world filled with fairies, playful sprites, clever gnomes and elves, wise wizards and misunderstood trolls. Whether you are new to polymer clay, or looking to improve your skills, Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls offers everything you need to unlock the characters in your imagination and bring the magic of the fairy to life. Inside you'll find 15 complete projects, including: Isa Rosalia, the flower fairy Dray Van Elm, the elf king Broogen Bogge, the rock troll Ophelia Lilliana, the spriteWith an introduction to polymer clay techniques, a complete section on creating polymer clay figures, plenty of tips for working with clay and personalizing your projects, as well as variation projects for many of the characters, Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls is packed with everything you need to create your own fantasy world!
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2006
(Make all kinds of crazy creatures with lightweight, air d...)
Make all kinds of crazy creatures with lightweight, air dry clay! With Crazy Clay Creatures, you'll never say "I'm bored" again! Using super lightweight, air dry clay that's easy to find in any craft store, you will create lots of projects that will give you and your friends hours of fun activities. You'll learn how to make an army of characters with crazy shaped heads and bodies, and you'll love how easy it is. You'll be making trolls, goblins, mummies and werewolves before you know it! And just wait until you get to the dragons and dinosaurs. Hey Parents! This book: Includes 20 step-by-step clay projects for children, including dinosaurs, dragons, monsters, frogs, orangutans and more. Uses inexpensive air dry clay that is widely available in a variety of colors and that won't require special tools or tons of clean up. Will give kids ages 4-12 (or the kid in you!) hours of activities. Make all kinds of crazy creatures with lightweight, air dry clay! With Crazy Clay Creatures, you'll never say "I'm bored" again! Using super lightweight, air dry clay that's easy to find in any craft store, you will create lots of projects that will give you and your friends hours of fun activities. You'll learn how to make an army of characters with crazy shaped heads and bodies, and you'll love how easy it is. You'll be making trolls, goblins, mummies and werewolves before you know it! And just wait until you get to the dragons and dinosaurs. Hey Parents! This book: Includes 20 step-by-step clay projects for children, including dinosaurs, dragons, monsters, frogs, orangutans and more. Uses inexpensive air dry clay that is widely available in a variety of colors and that won't require special tools or tons of clean up. Will give kids ages 4-12 (or the kid in you!) hours of activities.
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2013
(Make all kinds of fantastic clay creations with lightweig...)
Make all kinds of fantastic clay creations with lightweight, air-dry clay. With Clay Creation Workshop's simple to follow instructions, you'll have a whole world of fun! Using super lightweight, air-dry clay (and focusing on a handful of simple shapes), you'll create an entire world of people, animals, scenes and more. From well-dressed dolls to mermaids and fairies, from cute kittens to prideful lions, from cupcakes to beads and bling, you'll create to your heart's content! 20+ step-by-step clay projects for figures, such as mermaids, fairies and dolls, and dress them up with dozens of outfits, crazy and creative hairstyles and accessories. 20+ step-by-step clay projects for animals, ranging from the everyday cats and dogs to exotic penguins and giraffes. Uses inexpensive lightweight, air-dry clay that is easy to maintain and comes in a wide variety of colors.
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2014
designer educator storyteller writer
Maureen Carlson was born on March 31, 1947, in Saint Johns, Michigan, United States. She is the daughter of Ray and Ara Bel Peck.
Carlson attended Michigan State University and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Cleveland State University.
Carlson started her career as an elementary schoolteacher in Berea, Ohio in 1970 and since 1979, she has been working as a self-employed designer, crafts teacher, and storyteller in Prior Lake, Minnesota. She is also a founder of Maureen Carlson’s Center for Creative Arts.
(Use your imagination to create a world in polymer clay! W...)
2005(Make all kinds of crazy creatures with lightweight, air d...)
2013(Welcome to the world of the Faerie Folk Create an idyllic...)
2006(Create a world of fun and enchantment with polymer clay! ...)
2002(Pasta machines allow you to easily blend the clay to crea...)
1979(With polymer clay and imagination, Maureen Carlson has br...)
1997(Make all kinds of fantastic clay creations with lightweig...)
2014(You can make character dolls and whimsical figures from p...)
2000Carlson is a member of the Society of Craft Designers and Stone Soup Dollmakers.
Carlson married Danny J. Carlson on March 23, 1968. The couple has 2 children: Jenelle Carlson Boyer and Renee.