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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.

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The Mob Squad must outwit a mysterious new enemy as they journey across the Overworld of Minecraft in this official novel!The Mob Squad are the greatest heroes the town of Cornucopia has produced since it was founded: Mal the bold, Lenna the strong, Tok the wise, and Chug the steadfast. And Jarro, who’s renounced his bullying ways to reveal a truly kind heart. Together they’ve journeyed across the Overworld, delved into the Nether, and saved the day for Cornucopia again and again. So why can’t they get any respect from the adults who run the town? The only one who understands is Nan, Mal’s great-great-great-grandmother, who trained them to be as resourceful and adventurous as she was in her day. So when Nan gets sick and isn’t getting any better, the kids refuse to just sit by and do nothing. There’s something out there that can help her—an enchanted golden apple that can cure just about anything. And the Mob Squa

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