What is polymer clay?

Polymer clay is a non-toxic PVC (polyvinyl chloride) medium that turns into plastic when cured in an oven. It’s durable, strong, lightweight, comfortable to wear as jewelry.

A glowing benefit of polymer clay is its impressive strength and durability.

When baked, the material won’t shatter or weaken over time.

Polymer clay jewelry is perfect for everyday wear.

However, please take care when handling it as you would any other delicate item. Even though polymer clay is very durable and can be bendable, it can be broken with improper use and storage.

Tips for wearing and storing polymer clay jewelry

Following tips will extend the life of your jewelry and will be helpful in keeping the appearance of your piece fresh and new.

Store your jewelry in a safe place out of reach of direct sunlight and keep away from hard items that might rub against it.
Minimize exposure to excessively low and high temperatures. Very high temperature may cause deformation of the piece, while extremely low temperature makes this kind of plastic fragile.
Avoid contact of polymer clay jewelry with aggressive materials and chemicals, such as perfumes or hairsprays. The contact may cause slight spots appearance on the surface.
Although polymer clay itself is water-resistant, to extend the life of your jewelry, you should avoid wearing your jewelry in the shower or bath. Avoid wearing the polymer clay jewelry in a pool, sea or lake. As well, It is not recommended to wear this kind of jewelry during strenuous physical activity.
Clay components can be wiped with a damp cloth. To clean unwanted make up spots, dirt, or lint from your item, dip a cotton swab in alcohol and gently wipe it over. If the piece needs to restore its luster, it can be buffed with a microfiber cloth.