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| What is polymer clay? |
| Polymer clay is a sculptable material based on the PVC. It usually contains no clay minerals and is only called "clay" because its texture and working properties resemble those of mineral clay. It is sold in craft, hobby, and art stores, and is used by artists, hobbyists, and children. Polymer clay is a man-made, non-toxic modeling material that works and feels like ceramic clay, but won't dry out when exposed to air. It's great for kids as well as adults |
| Polymer clay is, as the name implies, a pliable, bendable polymer compound for artists and crafters. It's not true clay - clay is fine particles of silicate suspended in water, whereas polymer clay is fine particles of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) suspended in plasticizer - but it can be used much like clay. What makes polymer clay special is its versatility. It comes in dozens of colors, and you can blend clays together like paints to make your own colors. Since the color is inherent in the particles, you can also work two or more colors together without blending them, if you prefer, for special effects such as cane working and marbling. The clay's pliability and ductility let you use techniques from glasswork, textile arts, and sculpture. And polymer clay doesn't dry out, so you can sculpt and form it without worrying about a time limit |
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