Just posting this for several reasons:
- I am a big fan of working with polymer clay.
- I dislike the smell of polymer clays when they are being cured, even at the lowest possible temperature
- I get a heavy chest when I breath the fumes which escape from my conventional oven when I bake polymer clay even at recommended temperatures.
- I have been a scientist in environmental health for 38 years.
- I know that technology outpaces research on new chemicals, devices, techniques and meds.
- Linked below is a reasonably put article which is a little on the “dont ever” side, but gives some facts that everyone who handles or cures polymer clay should at least read.
- I googled this issue because I know there are those with “multiple chemical sensitivity” where I might tend to include myself and so post this as an FYI.
- I use gloves when working with polymer clay, yes its not great, and sometimes I take them off, but always wash my hands thoroughly.
- I will search for a small oven to put OUTSIDE my house for curing polymer clay. THE ARTICLE PDF IS HERE