Art Clay World USA, Inc.

Art Clay products first appeared in the US in 1997, and was sold through Swest and Paragon Kilns. In 1999 Art Clay USA opened its doors offices in Torrance, California and began teaching the first Certification Classes. In January, 2002, Art Clay USA, Inc. became Art Clay World and moved its operations to Oak Lawn, Illinois, which is just southwest of Chicago. On June 21, 2003 Art Clay World opened its new 9,500 square foot facility to the public. As of November 16, 2009, there are over 1600 certified instructors in the United States, and we continue to grow! Worldwide Art Clay has over 5,000 instructors, with over 3,000 instructors in Japan. Japan also has over 1500 registered Art Clay Studios, and distributors for Art Clay all over the world. You can reach us through our online contact form. Art Clay brand products are manufactured in Japan by Aida Chemical Industries. Aida Chemical Industries is a family owned company that recycles and reclaims metals, including the precious metals gold and silver. In 1991 Aida Research and Development obtained a patent for the manufacturing process for a metal clay, which became Art Clay. The clay, paste and syringe types were introduced to Japan in late 1992. The Aida Planning Department began to develop the books and other accompanying materials and, in April, 1994, Art Clay Silver and Gold were officially introduced into the general public in Japan.