CLAYCRAFT by DECO was developed in Japan by Kazuko Miyai who founded DECO Clay Craft Academy in 1981. Her passion for crafting inspired her to work with a chemist to develop the perfect clay. When she was finally satisfied with the results, she began doing presentations and conducting workshops to share her love of clay crafting.

DECO Clay Craft Academy was founded in 1981 by Kazuko Miyai. There are now over 6,000 instructors of this craft in Japan, Russia Hong Kong, Taiwan, the United States, and more are being trained every day.