As of January 1^st, 2012 ~ several changes were put into effect by Art Clay World USA - the one and only North American wholesaler, supplying its distributors (such as myself) with Art Clay products.

For some of you ~ those who are Certified by www.artclayworld.com, www.pmcconnection.com and www.riogrande.comthese changes won't really affect you very much I honor Level One pricing, and will need your certification number so that you may access that area of my website.

For my Customers who have not followed the instructional classes set forth by ACW USA, sadly these changes will mean a higher price for your Art Clay products.

What will these changes mean? Bottom line, in the past, as distributors we were authorized by ACW USA to sell product at up to 35% off of the suggested retail price (SRP) - which is what I have been doing - selling Art Clay Silver at 35% below the suggested retail price.  As of January 1^st, 2012 this has changed to a maximum allowable discount for non-certified artisans of 20% off of SRP.  Further discounts will be only be available to those who complete their certification classes as set forth by www.artclayworld.comYou can find more information about the classes and their prices, etcetera on their website. 

I had previously announced this news to my Customers, and have received quite a few e-mails in response.  I wish I had a satisfactory explanation to offer you ~ If you would like to discuss these changes any further, I invite you to write directly to Art Clay World USA with your comments, concerns and/or frustrations.  They can be reached at:  Katie@artclayworld.com  (attn: Recent Price Changes)

In response to these changes, I've started a fabulous new Reward type of program for all non-certified artisans.  You can read about it here.