![]() I had to increase the temperature to 300˚ for 30 minutes when covered with tin foil or inside baking pans. The manufacturer’s recommended temperature of 275˚F for 30 minutes per 1/4″ worked well with uncovered clay and cornstarch. Soufflé was quite flexible and barely shifted color. In conclusion, the methods with the least yellowing and without cracking seem to be as follows: One big ceramic tile covering the whole bottom of the baking box. It made the whole garage smell and there wasn’t even clay in the oven, so I won’t do that again. I had to crank the oven up to 430˚ to reach 300˚ inside the baking box. When I tested the temperature inside, it was 100˚ lower than the dial. I didn’t know what else to try with the tin foil and cornstarch methods.Īnother thing that didn’t work for me was one big ceramic tile covering the whole bottom of the baking box, as shown in the photo below. I had a really hard time getting Premo to not break. Not the best combination.įollowing are photos of swatches that broke. The problem is Fimo has the lowest recommended baking temperature and Kato has the highest. Fimo/Kato baked at 265˚ for 30 minutes didn’t shift color, but it broke. The color shift in Fimo/Kato might be reduced if baked at 275˚ for 30 minutes covered with tin foil. Equal mixtures of clays that didn’t break. I also tried mixing the more flexible clays (Fimo and Soufflé) with less flexible clays (Kato and Premo) and baking them at different temperatures until they didn’t break. Part three of the test: What temperature and duration does each clay need to not break, using each method? Final results with the least yellowing without cracking (well, almost). I tried different temperatures and durations. In the process, some yellowed or browned. I’d previously learned that more heat or the correct heat for a longer time should solve the breakage problem. Part two of the test: Do they break? Unfortunately, yes. Clays all baked for 30 minutes at manufacturer’s recommended temperatures. Part one of the test: Do they change color in the oven? Yes, some do. Four methods tested: Baking pans with two small tiles covered with aluminum foil buried in cornstarch and uncovered. If you live at a lower elevation, the temperatures I’ve used may be too high for you. I live at 85oo feet which means I may need to increase temperatures and/or bake times. (Some packages still say just 10 minutes, which can’t be right.) Premo clay- 275˚F for 30 minutes per 1/4″ ![]() I tried to follow the manufacturer’s recommended temperatures which are:įimo clay – Don’t heat above 265˚F (no duration given) When the swatches were cool, I tried to break them by bending them until the short ends met. Polyester fiberfill can make little lines on the clay, so I didn’t test that option. in an aluminum “baking box” with two small ceramic tiles.Then I baked them using these four methods: To find what works, I first made swatches of four different brands of clay: Kato, Premo, Soufflé and Fimo. It’s easy to avoid a color shift if the temperature isn’t too high, but then the clay is more susceptible to breakage. And your extra Sculpey III® won’t harden, so it will be ready next time you want to craft.I’d love to learn how to bake polymer clay so it looks like the photo above, without yellowing or cracking. We even offer Jewellery Gold and Silver, perfect for any classic jewellery piece you want to craft and wear.īecause our one-of-a-kind formula will only harden when you bake it in your home oven, you can keep shaping and reshaping your clay until you get your creations just right. We offer a wide variety of different hues to satisfy any clayer’s colour cravings. The sky’s the limit when it comes to our colour selection of Sculpey III®. Whether you and your kids want to create your own creations from scratch or make small accents for objects around your house, our unique formula can handle whatever craft you have in mind. With our non-drying, flexible formula, you and your kids can let your imaginations run wild.Ġ10 Translucent Sculpey III Oven Bake Clay is also completely safe and non-toxic, so you can invite the entire family to join in on your crafting process. If you’re new to the world of clay, we have the perfect, sculptable formula to make your first creation a breeze! We formulated Sculpey III® with the crafting process in mind, so it won’t harden while you’re shaping it. It is soft, easy to use and comes in a variety of vibrant colours! Sculpey III is a great introduction to oven-bake clay. 010 Translucent Sculpey III Oven Bake Clay is part of the Sculpey III range.
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