Art Clay is manufactured in Japan by Aida Chemical Industries. Aida Chemical Industries is a family owned company that recycles and reclaims metals, including the precious metals gold and silver.

In 1991 Aida Research and Development obtained a patent for the manufacturing process for a metal clay, which became Art Clay. The clay, paste and syringe types were introduced to Japan in late 1992. The Aida Planning Department began to develop the books and other accompanying materials and, in April, 1994, Art Clay Silver and Gold were officially introduced into the general public in Japan. There are about 5,000 instructors and 2,000 Art Clay Studios all over the world now.

Silverlab Pty Ltd is appointed by Aida Chemical Industries, as the sole distributor of Art Clay Silver and Gold and its peripherals in Australia.