Graphite Pencils Signature 12pc

• Fine even texture ideal for free form sculptures
• Ideal for art, professional modelling and craft projects
• Clay block size great for medium-scale projects
• No baking needed, dries in 24hrs approx. (depending on thickness) to earthenware hardness
• Dries to a grey, matte finish
• Air dry clay can be sanded, drilled, painted or varnished once dry
• Resealable sticker included to help keep clay fresh

Handy hints

• Knead modelling clay before use
• Make sure your work surface is smooth
• To join large portions of clay, score both surfaces and dampen with slip (water)
• Cover your project with cling film and a damp tea towel between sessions and store in a cool, dry place within an airtight container
• Wash your tools with water straight after use
• Dry clay cracks can be patched with wet clay
• To speed drying time use a hairdryer

Techniques:

• Soil
• Slab
• Pinch
• Score
• Weld

• The large triangular tool defines wide inclined areas. Shape and position features with the flat round end.
• This sharp angled ribbon tool carves out clay in hard to reach places. The wooden tool end incises fine lines.
• Create uniform indentations with the curved ribbon blade. Produce level surfaces with the wide flat paddle tool.
• Remove clay and form even shapes with the ribbon tool. Make fine details and texture with the flat rounded end.
• Use this small flat ribbon tool to cut and level clay. The wooden end shapes, smoothes and carves.
• Define large areas and regulate clay thickness with this ribbon tool. Slice small objects and make linear marks with the wide wooden end.

• Available in a range of bright colours
• Soft and smooth, makes it easy to knead, blend colours and join edges
• Very good shape stability and minimal shrinkage so your sculpture maintains original shape and size once cured
• Ideal for press moulds, pattern making, canes, beading jewellery
• Once cured can be drilled, sanded, cut
• Compact 60 g size great for adding many colours to your collection
• Non toxic

Directions:

• Knead until smooth
• Create your sculpture
• Preheat oven to 120-130 degrees c and bake for 30 mins
• Carefully remove from oven and let it cool

Handy Hints:

• Wash any dirt and oils off hands, surfaces and tools with dishwashing liquid to prep for sculpting
• Prepare clay by kneading until smooth and pliable, can be shaped with tools or press moulds
• Baking times may vary. In general, allow 30 mins of baking time for every 6mm of thickness - test run recommended
• Under normal baking at the correct temperature may generate a small amount of fumes. Baking at higher than recommended temperatures can cause increased fumes and should be avoided (all fumes are non-toxic)
• Place onto a foil sheet or ceramic tile (to diffuse and spread heat evenly) and into centre of household oven preheated to 120 - 130 degrees C (248 - 266 degrees F) and bake for 30 mins
• Do not use a microwave with polymer clay
• Hardened clay will accept additional layers of clay over it and can be re-baked
• Keep your unused clay fresh in cling film and store in airtight container - in a cool, dry place
• Keep packaging for future reference

Techniques:

• Mica Shift
• Skinner Blend
• Mokume Gane