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What is Polymer Clay?
Polymer Clay is an art medium that is known for its versatility, pliability and simplicity to work with. It is an oven bake modeling material composed of polymers, resins, coloring agents and fillers. Not a natural clay, it is man-made from a plastic, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) base.
Polymer clay is used by artists and hobbyists ranging from children to professional artists and movie makers. It stays continually soft and can be baked in a home oven, retaining its color and size. It is available in many colors, including metallics, glow-in-the-dark and "stone." It can be used to simulate many materials: stone, semi-precious stones, porcelain, wood, and glass. (Via Sculpey.com)
How do I made my polymer clay jewelry last?
It's important to keep the following points in mind to make your jewelry last longer than you think.
Avoid bending or adding pressure to your jewelry.
If your design got dirty, use a damp cloth, wipe, Q-tip to clean with water. Air dry before use, avoiding sunlight exposure.
Avoid perfume, hairspray, or make up as this may cause discoloration to your jewelry.
Remove all jewelry before entering water.
Store in a dry clean place. Avoid direct sunlight.