![]() Because of the fine tooling and detailing characteristics of Super Sculpey, it is frequently the chosen clay for making prototypes from which molds are made from the Super Sculpey sculptures then reproductions are made using the molds. The layering method is recommended for larger pieces of construction. For example, a piece of ½" thickness would be cured for 30 minutes. Curing Super Sculpey should be cured in a preheated 275 degree F (130 degree C) oven for 15 minutes per quarter inch of thickness. After curing, Super Sculpey bakes to a ceramic-like hardness and can be sanded to a fine smoothness. Paint should be applied in thin washes rather than thick coats for the best paint to clay bond. If you opt to paint your cured piece, we recommend acrylic paint or the application of water based glaze prior to painting with oils. It features fine tooling and detailing characteristics, and does not "fill in" after tooling. ![]() Like Sculpey, Super Sculpey is an easy to condition polymer requiring minimal hand kneading or rolling through a pasta machine to prepare for use. Each 454g block measures 150mm x 65mm x 35mm.The finest detail is achievable and added clay can be smoothed in seamlessly. Has a long track record as a superb clay for sculpting.Used by movie animation studios and professionals worldwide for prototypes, maquettes, and all kinds of dolls.Translucent / soft pink-beige colour, ideal for modelling lifelike humanoid figures.Super Sculpey Polymer Clay oven bakes to a shatter and chip resistant finish.NOTE: Just make sure while you cook the clay is kept on a small metal plate or something coz its gonna melt and get struck to that.SUPER SCULPEY - A CERAMIC-LIKE SCULPTING COMPOUND Just take the clay and wait for it to cool, and voila the clay is back to form ) So All I do is use my pressure cooker and pour a glass of water into it and take the clay and place on a small metal plate and cook it for a min or so, in pressure along with the water the clay absorbs the water required. The reason the clay became hard on time is coz the moisture in it is evaporated in time and if you see oil doesn't evaporate like any other normal liquid that easily. I am not sure of the level of heat to use either.Īnd don't add anything like oil or things similar, that actually changes the property and nature of the clay later. On heating the clay it gets back its softness, just make sure you don't use too much heat. ![]() Yeah you read it right, I literally cooked the clay. ![]() Hi I have faced issues like this too.And I actually found a way to fix the issue. This process will tend to wick the oil out of the outer portion of the lump of clay more than the inner portion, so after removing the absorbent materials and massaging the clay again, it will be slightly softer than indicated before massaging (how much will depend on the size of the lump prior to wrapping it.)Īdding mineral oil to soften clay also makes it easier to blend different colors to make a custom color, and then remove the excess oil using the process described above. Leave to rest for a day or two, checking the consistency occasionally and replacing the absorbent material, until you have the consistency you desire. To remove excess oil, wrap the clay in several layers of an absorbent material, such as paper towels, and put it in a ziplock bag. When adding oil it is possible to add too much, and this will be evident in the clay. Sculpey also markets a clay softener that helps with this process, however if too much is used it can affect the color of the clay, or make it slightly translucent. After the smaller pieces are softened, merge them back together and continue to work the larger lump to spread out the oil evenly, as you normally would to soften the clay. (If you're not wearing gloves, this will 'stain' your hands but it will wash off with a little effort). The generally accepted practice, as I've read on numerous websites and through books, is to break up the dried up clay into small pieces, add a little mineral oil (or baby oil), and massage/work the oil in. ![]()
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