How toxic is polymer clay?

Major brands of polymer clay have been tested and are certified to be non-toxic when used as directed. Some plasticizers used in vinyl manufacture have been associated with health risks, but polymer clay has not included those chemicals for many years. Non-toxic plasticizers are now used. read more

The question is HOW toxic is the stuff. “Polymer clay 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. read more

People new to polymer clay are often confused about its level of safety. This is understandable, because there do seem to be pieces of conflicting evidence, or at least conflicting points of view. The general consensus is that polymer clay is non-toxic, but that it is advisable to take certain precautions, "just in case". read more