Instructional videos are the next best thing to being there, in a classroom with a favorite artist. They make great gifts, and are a fun way to introduce beginners to the wonders of polymer clay. This latest set from MindStorm's Master Artisan series is as nicely packaged and professionally produced as the rest of the line.As I viewed the tapes, I was impressed by the careful balance Kato strikes between project-oriented and technique-oriented material. Those who need to see a completed project in order to visualize the end result could work though the instructions from start to finish and happily complete jewelry or home decor items. An experienced viewer could pick up new techniques just by watching, then apply them to her own work.