Super Sculpey Firm Gray, Premium, Non Toxic, Firm, Sculpting Modeling Polymer clay, Oven Bake Clay, 1 pound bar. Great for all advanced sculptors, artists, model makers and movie studios.
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Hand-building with polymer clay is the only way to go. They're too heavy to be used as potter's wheels. You'll need a clay that dries quickly. Even then, you'll have to dampen it a little to make it pliable enough to shape on the wheel. Best of luck! have fun!
Oil-free polymer clay is available, including Super Sculpeys. instead of water-based based on the numerous air-conditioning systems A lot of people are familiar with dry clays. Polymer clay does not have the ability to "dry" because it does not contain any water. It may become less supple over time if some of the oils have been leached out due to direct contact with porous materials, exposure to excessive heat or UV light (which will cause it to cure), or if the ingredients have begun to "settle." It can always be resoftened by adding more oily ingredients, or by warming it in various ways (such as stretching it by kneading or using a pasta machine or food processor, which generate heat through friction), and it can even be reconstituted if partially cured, though this is not always worth the trouble. It will also be warmed simply by being handled or by the heat of your hands. To avoid those situations, keep it in a cool, dark place for longer storage, as well as an airtight container. For some things, a tightly sealed container such as a plastic bag or Tupperware can also help.
Super Sculpey is always a little brittle. When you give it a good kneading. It warms up slightly and becomes more pliable, but it maintains its shape pretty well. It returns to room temperature as it sits, becoming slightly less pliable but not hardening. The rate at which this occurs is determined by the room's temperature. You can speed up the process by putting it in a cooler area (but be aware that putting it in the fridge will cause the clay to "moon" once baked due to the condensation that will form when you remove it). The unbaked piece will eventually fracture if left unattended for years, but the oils will be redistributed throughout the clay once it is worked with your hands. It regains its pliability. (Think of it as chewing gum.) It'll never be as difficult as Hubba Bubba - When you work with it, it relaxes a little.
Because the package says 1 and I used a small amount, I believe this is correct.
Selected User Reviews For Super Sculpey Firm Gray, Premium, Non Toxic, Firm, Sculpting Modeling Polymer clay, Oven Bake Clay, 1 pound bar. Great for all advanced sculptors, artists, model makers and movie studios.
Although this clay is much harder than regular polymer, I believe it allows for more detail. It takes a long time for it to soften up before you can use it, but once it does, it stays soft for a long time, allowing you to move around and take notes with ease. Once you've finished sculpting it, bake it in the oven before painting it with acrylic paints. After it has hardened, I've seen people drill into it to add more pieces to the sculpture or do whatever else they need to do. I've attached a few of the sculptures I've made with it; it bakes and cools quickly, so there's no waiting time.
Super Sculpey Firm and Medium Blend are the only polymer clays I've tried that feel and act like'regular' Plasticine modeling clay. Especially in comparison to the Mediterranean. Blend, Firm is a little more difficult to knead at first, but once it's conditioned, it's a lot easier to work with. It can withstand a little more handling without deforming than the medium blend, and it can hold a little more of its own weight while carving. It combines just as well as a medium blend. br>br>Although it's stiffer at first, it's difficult to tell it apart from medium blend after it's been conditioned. If you don't have a pasta machine or a significant other with larger hands than you, I recommend using the 'two handed method' to condition the clay because it is stiff at first. br>br>If you don't have a pasta machine or a significant other with larger hands than you, I recommend using the 'two handed method' to condition the clay because it is stiff at first. Simply cup one hand over the other and push and knead the clay with the help of your fingers. As a result, two thumbs push against eight fingers braced against one another, and so on. You'll be surprised at how much easier this 'two-hand' kneading technique is on your hands. Sculpting is a lot of fun! br>br>
Carol.
I'm not sure I'll ever go back to the original sculpey; this clay is the perfect combination of firmness and strength. It's a shame I can't get this at my local craft store to avoid having to wait for shipping. I'm definitely going to order some more.
The material was initially weak after baking, which was a problem. After doing some research, I discovered that the temperature of the oven is a significant factor. I bought an oven thermometer and put it to the test. My oven is set to a temperature of around 30 degrees Fahrenheit. It's set at a lower level than it should be. I changed the baking temperature and am now amazed at how long this stuff lasts. It's a little firm and crumbly at first, but it softens up nicely once you get started working with it. I'm curious about the other types' softness and gooeyness. Regardless, it's a fantastic product that arrived on time and was simple to work with. Tips and tricks can be found on the internet. There are numerous videos and written articles available to assist you in getting the most out of it.
This grey clay was just delivered to me a few days ago. There was no plastic wrapping on the box when I opened it. Although it was described as firm, other firm clay I own is much more pliable. To soften it enough to work with, I'm using every ounce of strength I have. I've enjoyed all of Sculpey's other clays, but this one has been a disappointment. br>br> I'm wondering if it was a returned item that Amazon neglected to inspect for proper packaging. I'll buy Sculpey again without a doubt. There is no such thing as a perfect person.
I've worked with this type of clay before, so I know how it looks, feels, and looks. It felt dryer than usual when I opened it up. The texture is stiff, and it isn't as smooth or moldable as it should be. It has the appearance of having been left out and exposed to air for an extended period of time. I'm not happy with it, and sculpting something is extremely difficult for me. I'm hoping it was just a bad batch, because the majority of the reviews indicate that it's a good product. What a bummer!.
I've been using sculpy on and off since the 1990s for various projects, and when my daughter became interested in sculpting (she's 8) we bought her some air dry stuff, which she hated, so we bought her a cheap polymer clay kit, which is sticky and not worth the effort. Fast forward to when I decided to get her some super sculpy firm, and we've been in love ever since; this stuff is a dream to work with, and it's cheaper here than at the craft store. We've already placed a second order! I really like it!.
This was my first time working with Super Sculpey and sculpting in general, and I found it to be surprisingly simple. The clay is simple to roll out and shape with your hands, and it doesn't require much time in the oven to cure. Based on the detailed sculpture I previously created, I believe this type of sculpey clay is best for detailed pieces. If you're working on a large project, I'd suggest filling in the majority of the core with aluminum foil so that your sculpture bakes quickly and evenly. prosbr>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br> br>For details, it's soft but firm. br>It's simple to form. br>quick baking time. br>br>contrary to popular belief, br>If you leave the clay out too long, it will become very difficult to soften again.