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Ask the Experts Baking Q&A
Q: How do you use Kato Polyclay? Do you need something else to mix with it or use it by itself. How do you know how long to bake it? Thanks.
Ask the Experts Glaze Q&A
Q: I have a couple questions about Kato Polyclay. First, what adhesives would you recommend to use with the clay? I've noticed that some of them "eat" through the clay or make it soft and sticky again, and it might take a couple of weeks before you get such a "surprise." The last glue I've used was E6000® Jewelry and Craft Adhesive; no "surprises" so far. Are there any other adhesives which are safe for the polymer clay?
Second, is there any particular glaze which is best to cover cured polymer clay with? I've tried Sculpey®, but for some reason it sometimes forms little bubbles on the surface of the clay when dried. Thank you very much.
Ask the Experts Storage Q&A
Q: I have read that you cannot store polymer clay in certain plastic containers as it leaches some of the binding chemicals. Is it okay to store the clay in the bottles that prescription medicines come in as I save them to store beads, etc in? Thank you for your wonderful site and jewelry making components.
Ask the Experts Fimo Q&A
Q: What is the difference in using Fimo and Kato?
Ask the Experts Release Q&A
Q: I was wondering if you need any kind of release with the flex molds? I'm thinking for PMC you'd want to oil them, but what about resin?
Ask the Experts Curing Q&A
Q: I don't have any problems baking kato poly clay except when it comes to the translucent clay. It just turns yellow! What am I doing wrong?
Ask the Experts Apoxie Sculpt Q&A
Q: Can Apoxie Sculpt be used with polymer? Ex: If I make say a bezel type pendant and want to inlay it with a cab gemstone can I use the Apoxie Sculpt if I choose?
Ask the Experts Using Toilet Paper Tubes Q&A
Q: We've saved the cardboard tubes from toilet paper and paper towels for a long time--I've done a lot of craft projects with my kids and am looking for a new idea--do you have anything that we can use them for that would incorporate Art Clay® or Kato Polyclay™?
Ask the Experts Polymer Clay Q&A
Q: I have just recently gotten into experimenting with polymer clays. I remember hearing or reading somewhere, before I got into clay, that there is a two-part mold-making material that is intended for clay use. I'd like to make some of my own molds. What are my options that will complement the nature and characteristics of the clay?
Ask the Experts Clay Q&A
Q: During a recent shopping trip I bought three containers of what was grouped with the metal clay supplies in a local hobby and craft store. The product brand is Pardo, and the company website gives the product as the metal listed combined with beeswax to help hold shape until firing. Firing is supposed to be done in a home or convection oven at 266 degrees Fahrenheit (130 degrees Celsius) for 30 minutes per 1/4-inch thickness. I bought one jar of gold, one jar of silver and one jar of bronze. My questions: How does this product match up to the other metal clay products on the market? Could this product be fired using a torch instead of an oven? And how might this product stand up long-term in items crafted with any of the clays purchased? Thank you.
Ask the Experts Polymer Clay Q&A
Q: Can you put sand into polymer clay and bake it? I have someone who wants beads from a Florida trip made with sand.
Ask the Experts Polymer Clay Q&A
Q: Can foil leaf be used on raw polyclay and then baked? If so, should it be covered with a thin sheet of translucent clay or glazed after baking? Can it be used in the mokume-gane technique?
Ask the Experts Polymer Clay Q&A
Q: I have several colors of Kato Polyclay that have hardened in the air. Can I return them to their original texture?
Ask the Experts Mica Powder Q&A
Q: What is mica powder and what is it used for?
Ask the Experts Polymer Clay Embellishment Q&A
Q: How should I use Gilders Paste on polymer clay?
Ask the Experts Polymer Clay Q&A
Q: Can polymer clay be painted on with water-based paints? Before or after baking? And what kind of sealer do you use on finished product?