I have a dumb question....how do you get the clay to harden ... or do you just coat it with clear? : (
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Yes... I just coat it w/ clear manicure.. is like top coat. however, I like this item and it is highly recommanded.
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Hey- I just stick on base nail polish after 20 sec and cover with clear like 2-3 layers
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They're already hard enough, they're just soft enough to cut. If you put them on your nails, just paint over with clear nailpolish and it should look good. :)
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lol it's not a dumb question I wondered the same thing at first but to answer, sometimes I just gently stick them on when the nail polish is a bit wet still and apply a good top coat OR when the nail polish has dried, I just stick them on with a nail adhesive and apply a top coat both ways usually last the week without chipping for me.
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Not a dumb question..... the sticks are hardened already...picture a coffee "stirring" straw. I sliced them with a razor blade then used nail glue to apply. They are really fun and you may need a magnifying glass to see the designs. Enjoy!!!
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It dries hard and is water resistant. It will look relatively clear after drying- if you want to mask the crack, you need to tint the resin to match your marble. If you only want to seal it, I suppose this would do fine, but keep in mind I am just an amateur DIY guy.
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1 cup clay or benzonite, 1/4 cup sea salt, 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 cups of water. Mix and make a paste. I leave it on 45 minutes to an hour. I have heard some people leave it on over night.
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I used a spray bottle with maybe 1:25 Meguires car wash and water. Worked fine. Bar was staying together but did get softer the more I worked with it. I imagine it would deteriorate after more use. I was only working with 1/3rd of the claybar material.
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I am not sure what you mean, but you can log onto the Crayola website and they can answer all your questions. I contacted them with a question about it cracking and found out that this type of clay was cracking for me because I used it on a styrofoam ball. Because the styrofoam had no give or " it was too rigid". They suggested that I use a tin foil ball instead and it worked...my ornaments turned out perfect with no cracks. There staff really try to help answer any of your questions. I hope this helps.
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Mmmm...not sure about the clay, the surface is rather slick and smooth, but perhaps could be sanded to be roughed up at hold clay. I did wrap it in plaster bandages and they did hold. Perhaps you could put clay over these bandages as they would provide a rough surface also. Good luck!
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It is basically like a clay that is not designed to dry out. It is one part and will harden some over the years but is not designed to harden or cure.
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Oops, I am sorry the picture did not load and I thought you were asking about a different product. I used polymer clay in the mold and think the mold was rather too soft for harder clays. The clay would have to be very soft or you would have to use the mold for something like chocolate before it held its shape. I have not spent much time yet with this mold so I might not be the person to ask.
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I have no experience with clay but you could do a test run on a different platter and see how that goes. Sorry I could not be of more help.
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Clay might get stuck in it if the polymer clay is too stiff or soft or if you turn the hand crank in reverse. If it's too stiff it will crumble durring rolling.really by soft I mean clay that tends to be too soft to work with; As to how to remove the stuck clay use scrap clay to gather most of the material then roll a rag through(I use old scraps or a soft tee-shirt). But I'd still recommend getting it it makes reconditioning old clay much easier not to mention Skinner Blends are just about impossible without one.
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If you paint is not oxidized, yes apply after clay, follow up with wax and then a sealant for great protection
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Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get double takes when people see your ride. Hope this helps and don't hesitate to ask anything. Have a great day. Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get... » Read More Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get double takes when people see your ride. Hope this helps and don't hesitate to ask anything. Have a great day. « Show Less
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I don't know. I'm just a beginner I got it because it is low fire clay . You might want to look at the company's website for all safe uses.
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You have to start you clay cooker in a cold oven. Then gradually build temp. My understanding of wood fired oven is that they need to be thoroughly preheated????
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I'm in the midwest, so I deal with lots of clay. Little rocks aren't an issue; it tilled around rather large rocks without a problem. With hard pack clay, you will have to go over the area a couple times, and be patient, but it can do it. Keep the ballast full or it will jump all over the place! I agree with the previous comment about tree roots; those are the real problem. Very annoying, but even then, you can get through it.
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It does take a while to set, perhaps half an hour, and longer to cure completely. One of the important lessons we learned the hard way is perhaps something you can avoid the easy way. The instructions say to stir the catalyst into the resin for quite a while. I didn't do it long enough. It took days to cure and lose its tackiness! So, do follow the instructions accurately. Stir the stuff for as long as they say, or even slightly longer. It is important.
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No. Once you have baked your clay, you just brush it on like any varnish. It takes about 30 minutes to dry and 24 hours to really cure. I like to do two coats to give my work a nice glossy look. This is a great product because it does not yellow over time and you clean your brush with warm water and soap. Good luck!