Bake polymer clay to cook up sophisticated Art projects.
Children's clay products dry absent and develop into solid when left absent of their hermetic containers for indefinite hours. Canny this, some hobbyists are surprised when their sculpted clay jewellery and crafts never harden. Polymer clay, the type of clay typically used in sophisticated crafts, doesn't dry outside on its own -- it single solidifies when placed in an oven for 10 minutes to half an age. This type of clay comes in a Broad discrepancy of colours and is basic to shape into figures, Ambition, pendants and containers.
Weekend the Polymer Clay Spot website for some beading and sculpting ideas. You may add metal or glass accessories to the clay protest, however don't add file, plastic, varnish, dye, wood, glue, tape, paper or any items that could melt or grasp campfire in an oven. You can add varnish and fresh accessories after the baking development.2.
Instructions
1. Shape the clay into the desired entity.Abode the clay items in a single layer in a glass baking dish. Place the clay dish in a cool oven.
3. Heat the oven to 275 degrees. Bake small objects for 10 minutes, and check on large objects after 15 minutes. Wait for the oven to cool down before checking on the clay items. Rapid changes in temperature can cause the clay to crack.
4. Feel the object. It should be hard and firm. If it feels rubbery, put it back in the oven and cook at 275 degrees for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Allow the object to cool completely before adding accessories, paint or varnish.
