Established in 1986, family-owned Van Aken International makes modeling clays and related creative materials in the USA. Its small-batch production includes non-hardening clays for sculpting and prototyping alongside oven-hardening KATO POLYCLAY, developed with polymer-clay pioneer Donna Kato. The company describes its materials as ACMI-verified non-toxic, cruelty-free, and vegan.
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Polytek Development CorpSince 1984, Easton-based Polytek Development Corp. has formulated and manufactured specialty polymer materials for mold making, casting and coating, serving both industrial users and makers. Its materials help turn everything from sculptural originals and concrete textures to theatrical effects and food-contact molds into repeatable forms, with hands-on technical support built into the company’s approach. Polytek also develops private-label polymer products for businesses that want materials packaged under their own brands.EASTON, PA
Crazy Aaron'sFounded in 1998 by Aaron Muderick, Crazy Aaron's makes Thinking Putty and other creative products, growing from his experiments to improve traditional putty into an international business. Muderick taught himself chemistry and physics and built a custom factory to produce the putty; the company also makes Land of Dough products and says its production helps create U.S. jobs.NORRISTOWN, PA
Sound EarthSince 2003, Sound Earth has built its Hudson Valley identity around Ann LaGoy’s response to a dangerous cleaning-chemical exposure: creating safer household care products without animal testing or animal ingredients. The company makes non-toxic cleaners and therapeutic-grade essential oils for people, pets and the environment, while donating 10% of its profits to nonprofit organizations.
Standard Clay CompanyStandard Clay Company makes and sells clay and ceramic materials, including clay bodies and casting slips. Its contact information identifies an office and plant in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, and its product range is presented for ceramic and pottery use.CARNEGIE, PA