Polymer clay is a synthetic clay that has plasticizer in it. There are several brand names of polymer clay on the market today. Premo, Fimo, and Kato are to name a few. All polymer clays have the same basic make up. When considering working with polymer clay, you shold try a few differen brands. Different bands of clay feel different in your hands, Making some easier to work with then others. Some clays are better for sculpting as others are better for cane work. It has become a personal choice among clayers.

All clay must be conditioned before using it in any project. This is to redistribute the plasticizer in the clay. Conditiong the clay can be done by kneading it your hands, running it through a past machine. You can evern cut it into chunks and put into a food processor. Remember once a tool is used for clay it should never be used for anything else but else but clay. Conditioning the clay can be one of the most important things when working with it. So make sure it is done well.