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Welcome to the Official Website of the National
Polymer Clay Guild!
 What is Polymer Clay?
Polymer
clay is a manmade material that remains pliable for long periods,
but bakes or "cures" in your home oven at a fairly low temperature;
though hard, thin sheets are often flexible. You can sculpt it,
carve it, stamp it, texture it, sand it, buff it, paint it, and
build with it to create sculpture, accessories, figurines, dolls, or
jewelry, or use it to embellish other surfaces.
You can use polymer clay to make mosaics, plaques,
wall hangings, furniture, and other decorations. In recent years,
polymer clay has developed from a child's plaything into an artistic
medium, yet its delightful playfulness has not been lost.
About the Guild:
The National Polymer Clay Guild is a non-profit organization. The
Guild's objectives are to educate the public about polymer clay, and
to study and promote an interest in the use of polymer clay as an
artistic medium by:
- Publicizing polymer clay work to galleries and museums as
well as the public;
- Fostering education through sharing information, giving
demonstrations and conducting workshops; and
- Developing opportunities for polymer clay artists to show
their work to the public and to engage in public service
activities.
What can you find here?
Come inside to find news of polymer classes and
events ... locate a
guild near you ... join NPCG ...
see wonderful
things made of polymer clay ... rent a polymer clay
video, book, or
slide show for your meeting... and much much more!Ethics of the Polymer Clay Community of Artists
We respect the right of our fellow artists to profit from their
creative work and teachings. Polymer clay artists value originality
and expertise and respect the unique work of other artists and
teachers. When learning a new technique from another artist or
teacher, polymer clay artists endeavor to integrate and transform
the technique into their personal style, while providing full
attribution to the original artist.
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