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Sue Bailey
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4yr
added comment inAdjustable Armatures
My NSP Chavant medium clay is SO hard! Is this normal? How do you soften it? I’m trying a lamp but not much change. I read that you an add a small amount of hot water to pieces of clay and let it sit overnight. Please help!
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4yr
Yes it’s pretty hard out of the block but I like to warm it in the oven at a low temperature like 150 degrees Fahrenheit for a bit. Once you’ve worked it more it becomes softer. You also might like the soft clay if you prefer working on a larger scale or working mostly by hand.
Mark Taylor
4yr
I use hard, The way I condition my clay is I use a 6 inch putty knife to cut it into smaller pieces and use a dedicated crock pot on a low temp. It softens it right up and it’s easy to use. Don’t get too hot , It can burn you.
@brandonstudio
4yr
it can be microwaved too. Once you handle and mold the stuff, it soon becomes more malleable.
Vivid Memory
4yr
Yes, it is pretty hard when you first open it up. I put mine on a plate in the oven at a low temperature for about 10 minutes. Then I wait until I can handle it without it being too hot and slice it up into smaller pieces that are easier to warm up in my hands in the future.
Sue Bailey
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4yr
Asked for help
I’m confused… so, is this Day 1 (Week 1) of our Figure Sculpting class?
Oh my, I appear to be very inexperienced compared to others. Oh well, no where to go but UP! Looking forward to learning! I also did a fox before I realized you meant “figure”. Both with a demitasse spoon.
