This title offers a close-up look at the creative processes of eleven acclaimed polymer clay artists. It features 5 lessons with 16 guided projects so readers will gain an understanding of key polymer clay skills. It presents a front-row seat to the world of polymer clay art that challenges assumptions about methods, style & collaboration. "Polymer Clay Master Class" offers you a close-up look at the creative processes of eleven acclaimed polymer clay artists as they share their expertise with one another and you. Judy Belcher and Tamara Honaman bring together these talented artists for the first time, offering their individual techniques and then documenting how they inspire and challenge one another in the creation of collaborative pieces. In five lessons with sixteen guided projects, you will gain an understanding of the polymer clay skills you've always wanted to master, such as creating with sculpture, canework and imitative techniques, altering the surface with carving, transfers, imprint and silk screening and incorporating mixed media. With contributors including Leslie Blackford, Cynthia Tinapple, Lindly Haunani and Sarah Shriver, you have a front-row seat to the world of innovative polymer clay art. You can challenge your assumptions about methods, style and collaboration and get ready to start on your own creative journey.