Sculpey oven-bake clay was a happy accident! Back in the early 1960s, the original idea was to use clay as a thermal sealer for electrical transformers. After years of unsuccessful testing, one day, it was discovered that the material could be shaped and then baked at a low temperature and it would stay in that shape! Soon, more testing confirmed that it could be molded, sanded, drilled, carved and painted as well! And it became a highly versatile medium for the craft industry! Since then, Sculpey has continually strived to bring innovation, inspiration and creativity to clayers of all ages and skill levels armed them with clay products and tools!