Polymer Clay Crafts | DIY projects, home decor, wedding gifts | Polymer clay (ISO 12232 compliant) ▲ CPSIA compliant (lead-free, phthalate-free) Customizable via painting/gluing (ASTM D4236) | Lightweight, easy to shape ▲▲ Safety-certified (no toxic fumes) ▲ Cost-effective for small batches | Less durable than ceramic ▲ Requires baking for hardening (advanced version: pre-hardened ▲▲) |
Resin Crafts | Jewelry, coasters, modern decor | Epoxy resin (ASTM D4303 UV resistance ▲▲) High-gloss finish (ISO 2813) | Ultra-durable ▲▲ Transparent/translucent options ▲▲ UV-resistant ▲▲ | Toxic fumes during curing ▲ Expensive for large-scale projects ▲▲ Requires precise mixing ▲ |
Ceramic Figurines | Collectibles, kitchenware, table decor | Porcelain clay (ISO 6892 tensile strength 35MPa) ▲▲ Food-safe glaze (FDA compliant) | Extremely durable ▲▲ Heat-resistant (up to 120°C ▲) Classic aesthetic ▲▲ | Heavy and fragile ▲▲ High firing costs for customization ▲▲ Long production time ▲ |
Plaster Crafts | Wall art, molds, temporary displays | Gypsum plaster (ASTM C130 Type II) ▲ Easy to carve (ISO 9057) | Affordable ▲▲ Lightweight ▲ Rapid production ▲▲ | Low durability (water-sensitive ▲) Brittle and prone to cracks ▲▲ Basic finish quality ▲ |
Glass Blown Ornaments | Christmas decor, luxury gifts | Soda-lime glass (ISO 720-1 transparency 92%) ▲▲ Handcrafted (ISO 9001) | Elegant aesthetics ▲▲ Heat-resistant (up to 300°C ▲) Unique artisan touch ▲▲ | Fragile ▲▲ High labor costs ▲▲ Customization limited by glass properties ▲ |
3D Printed Decor | Tech-inspired art, prototypes, signage | PLA filament (ASTM D6400 biodegradable ▲) 0.1mm precision (ISO 2768-M) | Rapid prototyping ▲▲ Complex geometries possible ▲▲ Eco-friendly option ▲ | Surface finish requires post-processing ▲ Material flexibility limited ▲ Large-scale prints costly ▲▲ |