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I'm not a chemist, but I will try to share my own
humble understanding. Polymer Clay is not really a
clay in it does not come from the earth. It has
properties and is worked similar to clay. It is a man
made material. It is non-toxic. It comes in various
colors and quality. It is a medium that doesn't
discriminate. It can be used by children, crafters, and
fine artists. It comes in little bricks or large that must
first be conditioned so that it is soft enough to work
with. There are many ways to do this such as using
your hands, a rolling pin, a clay dedicated food
processor, or a clay dedicated pasta machine. The clay
can then be sculpted, molded, decorated, and
manipulated in a mind blowing number of ways. It
doesn't dry out and can be cured in a regular old oven
at around 275 degrees. At this point it is hard, yet flat
pieces will have a slight give. It is durable but don't try
to bend it in half. It can now be sanded, buffed,
antiqued, painted, sealed, or left alone. It is fascinating
and addicting. If you are interested in learning more
check out the links section, but be forewarned it can
take over a whole dinning room in an afternoon!
Happy Claying,
humble understanding. Polymer Clay is not really a
clay in it does not come from the earth. It has
properties and is worked similar to clay. It is a man
made material. It is non-toxic. It comes in various
colors and quality. It is a medium that doesn't
discriminate. It can be used by children, crafters, and
fine artists. It comes in little bricks or large that must
first be conditioned so that it is soft enough to work
with. There are many ways to do this such as using
your hands, a rolling pin, a clay dedicated food
processor, or a clay dedicated pasta machine. The clay
can then be sculpted, molded, decorated, and
manipulated in a mind blowing number of ways. It
doesn't dry out and can be cured in a regular old oven
at around 275 degrees. At this point it is hard, yet flat
pieces will have a slight give. It is durable but don't try
to bend it in half. It can now be sanded, buffed,
antiqued, painted, sealed, or left alone. It is fascinating
and addicting. If you are interested in learning more
check out the links section, but be forewarned it can
take over a whole dinning room in an afternoon!
Happy Claying,
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The National Polymer Clay Guild site
www.npcg.org
The San Antonio Polymer Clay Guild site
www.sapcg.org
information, tutorials, and more
www.sculpey.com
www.polymerclaycentral.com
www.pcpolyzine.com
www.glassattic.com
see different polymer clay artists
www.polymerclaydaily.com
buy clay, tools, and more
www.polymerclayexpress.com
a whole mag devoted to polymer clay
www.polymercafe.com
buy polymer clay books
www.polkadotcreations.com
www.npcg.org
The San Antonio Polymer Clay Guild site
www.sapcg.org
information, tutorials, and more
www.sculpey.com
www.polymerclaycentral.com
www.pcpolyzine.com
www.glassattic.com
see different polymer clay artists
www.polymerclaydaily.com
buy clay, tools, and more
www.polymerclayexpress.com
a whole mag devoted to polymer clay
www.polymercafe.com
buy polymer clay books
www.polkadotcreations.com
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