Below is a list of internet resources for polymer clayers, plus information on local supply/shopping places, events and art-related destinations.
Clay, Supplies and Equipment Sources
The best supplier of metal clay products, WLW also carries some polymer clay and lots of great textures and molds that can be used with polymer clay. Also has great price on two part silicone mold putty.
Hobby Lobby carries both most major brands of polymer clay, including Pardo.
Lisa makes some great products to use with polymer clay, a few which can be found at Michaels, but her site has much more.
The largest supplier of polymer clay and supplies in the USA, this company carries every brand of pc, except Pardo. They also have very good prices!
This is the front door to Prarie Craft, where you can by Kato clay and other supplies, as well as find Donna Kato’s other websites.
Clay Alley is a favorite source of polymer clay and supplies, with excellent prices and great customer service.General Polymer Clay Information and News
The original pc encyclopedia, constructed from many message board discussions, condensed and organized by Diane Black.
Garie has written several great articles about working with polymer clay, including test results of aspects of the different brands.
A newsy, European polymer clay blog, with lots of eye candy and some tutorials. A little like our US-based Polymer Daily.
This newsy polymer clay blog reports daily, with pictures of new work in the polymer clay world.Magazines Books and DVDs
An online store dedicated to books and educational DVD’s about polymer clay. This is a GREAT little store!
A newer pc magazine, this one has a focus on being technique oriented, rather than project oriented. A great, new magazine for us!
The original polymer-clay-centered magazine, which has helped to educate so many experienced clayers.
Another new pc magazine, from Europe (but in English), this one looks interesting.Polymer Clay Discussions
Although Yahoo has several polymer clay related groups, this is the most active one for messages. You need to have a Yahoo account to read these.
One of the first and best message boards devoted to polymer clay. An especially great resource for for beginners!Polymer Clay Guilds and Groups
Official Website of the IPCA
Home website for the Seattle-based Northwest Polymer Clay Guild (the EAST Sound polymer clay group).Specialty Polymer Clay Supplies
Dan sells specialty cutting tools, and books and holds innovative workshops.
Where you can bet your Atlas pasta machines modified for easy cleaning or purchase a new, but modified, machine.
They have some great specially designed discs for the extruder and info about making quilt canes.
Where to by CaBezels – a special cabachon bezel making system.Tutorials
Many of these little video snippets came from the Carol Duvall show, which is no longer, but was why many of us got into polymer clay in the first place
PCC has been around for many years now and is a great resource with tutorials and general information.
The main index of issues page for PC Polyzine, an early, now defunct, online magazine for polymer clay. WSPCG members, check out the July 2005 issue!
Cindy LIetz’s HUGE tutorial site, which most are for a price, but some free ones are also offered.
Iris Mishly’s site with both free and for-a-fee tutorials. She’s from Israel, but it’s all in English.
Long time polymer clayer, Sunni Bergeron, has created a page of links to many tutorials here and keeps it updated fairly well.Websites of Other Polymer Clay Artists
Marie Segal, long time polymer clay artist and supplier, blogs her way around.
Cat Therien’s website, which has some tutorials and shows off her innovative products.
Artist and teacher, Desiree McRory’s website, with lots of info and tutorials.
Wesite of author and polymer clay sculptor, Katherine Dewey
Blog and website of innovative sculptor and bead maker, Grant Diffendaffer.
Author and teacher Sarajane Helm’s website. Lots of polymer clay info here and also photos of her work and teaching schedule.
Author, miniature sculptor and jewelry-maker Sue Heaser’s website, in the U.K.