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	Polymer Clay FAQ \| Welcome
		Polymer clay is, as the name implies, a pliable, blendable polymer compound for artists and crafters.
		Clay artists have developed techniques to give polymer clay the appearance of granite, jade, amber, coral, turquoise, and ivory, and its flexibility means you can make pieces in shapes and sizes that wouldn't be possible using actual stone.
		Clay artists use various kinds of equipment to make working with the clay easier and to create special effects for some pieces, but these are not really necessary.
	www.jaedworks.com /clayspot/polyclay-faq/basics.html (1090 words)

	Polymer Clay
		Polymer Clay is not something found in the earth, but in fact is PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic.
		When the clay is baked at the proper temperature (varying from 212 to 275 degrees Fahrenheit depending upon the make and color), chemical changes occur and the particles fuse into a solid mass without shrinking.
		Most polymer clay artists sand and buff their creations, but they may be painted, lacquered, tumbled and/or waxed.
	home.pacbell.net /jvan2636/polyclay.htm (947 words)

	Sculpey 101 - Sculpey Clay Projects
		Polymer clay, which encompasses the Sculpey family of products, is a man-made material that remains pliable for long periods, but bakes or "cures" in your home oven at a fairly low temperature to a hard, often pliable surface.
		Sculpey Clay Blades were created expressly for clay use, they are extremely thin and sharp for cutting through clay without distortion and they flex for cutting curves.
		The first time you pick up polymer clay, you enter a very special family of clay artists that have created a worldwide community of sharing because we love this magical stuff and what you can do with it.
	www.sculpey.com /sculpey101.htm (1981 words)

	Polymer Clay Classes
		Polymer clay classes can be scheduled for 5 or more people.
		Clay may be purchased at The Beading Heart on the day of the class.
		Mokume gane is the polymer clay technique of layering very thin sheets of contrasting clay into a stack, distorting the stacked layers so they are no longer totally flat, and then shaving off small thin slices (usually from the top of the slab) to show the rings and swirls produced by the distorted layering.
	www.artisticescapades.com /polyclayclasses.html (566 words)

	Polymer clay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Polymer clay's history as an art medium is only decades long, unlike many media that have been around for centuries and have long traditions.
		Polymer clay hardens by curing at temperatures created in a typical home oven (generally at 265 to 275 °F (129 to 135 °C), for 15 minutes per 1/4" (6 mm) of thickness), and does not shrink or change texture during the process.
		Polymer clay is sold in craft, hobby, and art stores, and is used by artists, hobbyists, and children.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Polymer_clay (1307 words)

	Clay Crafts
		I cooked the clay according to the directions on the package with the beads in the clay.
		Polymer Clay (Fimo, Sculpty, etc.), rolling pin, rubber stamp of your choice, fl permanent ink ink pad, oil based colored pencils, waxed paper, and a hole punch.
		Stamp the clay with the rubber stamp, let the ink dry and then turn it over (if you are making an ornament) and stamp the other side.
	www.daniellesplace.com /html/clay_crafts.html (941 words)

	Dutch Accent - Basic Information about Polymer Clay
		Polymer clay is available in most craft stores under the names Fimo, SculpeyIII, Premo, and Cernit, just to name a few.
		Translucent and white clay or mixtures containing these colors should be cured at lower temperatures than the darker colors.
		One remedy is to roll the clay out and let it leach out some of its plasticizer on a sheet of plain white paper.
	www.geocities.com /dutchaccent/clay.html (708 words)

	Craft Site Directory - Polymer Clay
		Polymer clay can be used to sculpt a huge variety of items.
		Joshua's Polymer Clay Projects and Lessons-- This page was created to share some of Joshua's own designs with you and to encourage more family fun and creativity.
		Clay Princess-- Clay Princess is a specialist supplier of Polymer Clay, Air Dry Modelling Clay, Tools, Kits and Accessories for turning your creative ideas into reality.
	www.craftsitedirectory.com /polymerclay (725 words)

	Welcome to rec.crafts.polymer-clay
		Polymer clay is a pliable, blendable polymer compound for artists and crafters.
		Some clay artists use very thin sheets of translucent clay over colored designs to get partial transparency in their designs - the thinner the clay, the more translucent it is. Sanding and buffing the clay also increases its translucency.
		Polymer clay is usually fired between 250 and 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes per half-inch of thickness.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/crafts/polymer-clay/welcome (1627 words)

	Polymer Clay and Push Molds FAQ
		Polymer clay is versatile and can be used for jewelry items, miniatures, dolls, figurines, and many craft projects.
		Before filling a mold, polymer clay should be conditioned by warming in your hands until it feels like smooth, firm putty.
		Spread the clay to the edge of the impression, not beyond it.
	www.angelslanding.com /pushmolds/faq.html (1576 words)

	Is Polymer Clay Toxic? - Jewelry Making
		Polymer clay is made primarily out of PVC, a hard plastic that's commonly used in construction and other industries.
		With polymer clay, the question is whether dangerous levels of phthalates can enter the body through ingestion (such as when children place clay in their mouths), touch, or inhalation of vapors (especially during firing).
		We do know that there are millions of active polymer clay artists, and their clay doesn't seem to be sending them all to the hospital.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art33912.asp (1012 words)

	Polymer Clay Daily
		Christelle van Lingen, born and raised in South Africa and now living in Ohio, has named her newly developed polymer clay technique "ruffle beads" and is working to refine this popular design.
		Polymer clay art attracts a fair number of computer programmers, graphic artists, medical researchers, botanists, biologists, physicians and other scientists who love to touch the colors and translate the patterns they see in the lab into three dimensional art.
		Her polymer clay sea urchins and embellished felted beads are a marvel.
	www.polymerclaydaily.com (1076 words)

	Polymer Clay Basic Instructions
		You can condition the clay by squeezing, rolling or kneading it in your hands until it is softened enough to work with.
		Polymer Clay does not harden if you leave it out of the package, which makes it wonderful for kids.
		Clay sculpting can be a wonderful opportunity for children and stay-at-home moms to make a little money and have fun doing it as well.
	www.joshclay.com /basic.html (729 words)

	An Exploration of Polymer Clay at the Kentucky Museum of Arts + Design
		Simple in theory – a polymer based plastic that hardens in a regular oven – its use and application is far from simple in the hands of a creative artist.
		We have invited artists to submit work that challenges the perception of polymer clay and expands the vocabulary of the art form beyond the decorative.
		We are inviting diverse artists from across the U.S. to participate, ranging from artists well known for polymer clay work to some who never have used it but who are highly accomplished with other media,” says Furlong.
	www.kentuckyarts.org /exhibits/Polymer/Polymer_clay.htm (398 words)

	Polymer Clay Lesson One
		Polymer clay is PVC and contains a plasticizer - a chemical that keeps the clay soft until it is baked.
		The temperatures at which polymer clay matures vary slightly by brand, but generally range from 215 degrees to 275 degrees.
		A strategy many clay artists use if they have problems is to use a slightly lower baking temperature but bake for longer times to make sure the clay matures properly.
	www.ezl.com /~limegr/polymer.html (2432 words)

	Crafts : Other : Polymer Clay Buttons : Home & Garden Television
		Polymer clay artist and jewelry maker Donna Kato demonstrates her technique for making polymer clay button covers.
		The rubber stamp pattern is transferred to the clay, then lightly dusted with powder to enhance the raised parts of the pattern.
		Polymer clay must be cured prior to use.
	www.hgtv.com /hgtv/cr_clay_other/article/0,,HGTV_3239_1369898,00.html (536 words)

	Polymer Clay Glossary Terms A-E - Sky Grazer Designs
		One common method of antiquing polymer clay is to use a wash of dark acrylic paint to simulate age and wear.
		The top piece rolls the clay down the trough and it is formed into an oval or sphere as it rolls.
		Clay gun A metal tool with a plunger, similar to a syringe, which when squeezed forces clay out through interchangeable disks.
	www.skygrazer.com /polymerclay/reference/aeterms.htm (744 words)

	Polymer Clay and Push Molds Painting Tips
		Follow the directions in the main FAQ for molding and baking polymer clay pieces.
		The baked clay apple can be coated with a wash of red paint, and a bit of paint can be removed with a damp cloth for a highlight.
		To summarize: Mold in a pastel clay color, paint entire area with a wash of a darker color, wipe with a damp cloth to remove paint from the raised areas, and add optional dry-brushed highlights.
	www.angelslanding.com /pushmolds/paint.html (971 words)

	Welcome to Poly Clay Play...Home of the Polymer Clay Club
		Our site is here to serve the polymer clay community, especially our club members who benefit with 20% off all products here at Poly Clay Play making it very affordable to play with clay.
		Polymer clay is polyvinyl chloride or PVC similar to the plastic used in plumbing today.
		When it is baked properly, polymer clay chemically changes to form a solid mass that doesn't shrink.
	www.polyclayplay.com (605 words)

	Quilted In Clay - Jewelry Crafted in Polymer Clay \| Pendants, Brooches, Earrings, Holiday Ornaments
		Each piece is created from FIMO polymer clay using caning techniques with custom color mixes.
		The collection of Quilted in Clay Jewelry is truly a labor of love for us, but we hope that you will enjoy our Unique Creations too.
		National Polymer Clay Guild "Progress and Possibilities '06" international juried exhibition.
	www.quiltedinclay.com (185 words)

	PCC FAQ 1
		Polymer Clays are available in many colors, including neon-dayglow, granite textures and translucent.
		After preparing and shaping, the "clay" is baked in a conventional oven at low temperature for a period determined by the shape and thickness of the design.
		Clay must be well-softened and warm to extrude with ease.
	www.polymerclaycentral.com /pcc/pcfaq.html (975 words)

	Amazon.com: Making Polymer Clay Jewelry: Books: Sue Heaser (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		There are a number of different approaches to the popular craft of working with polymer clay, which is baked at low temperatures.
		Sophisticated polymer clay aficionados may not be drawn to Heaser's bright animal and flower shapes, but this is a particularly good primer for those interested in the material's modeling qualities.
		Many of the pieces require mixing clays to produce specific colors, and without any idea of how much clay will be used, it's hard to make enough, but not too much, of a color you may not need again.
	www.amazon.com /Making-Polymer-Clay-Jewelry-Heaser/dp/0304350303 (1547 words)

	Polymer Clay People (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Polymer clay consists of fine particles of poly vinyl chloride suspended in plasticizer.
		Polymer clay needs only the low temperature of a home oven to become solid.
		Polymer clay is very durable and the colors will not fade or wash off.
	www.polymerclaypeople.com /faq-1.html (152 words)

	Wiley::Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites
		The hybrid compositions, however, exhibit large increases in tensile strength, modulus, and heat distortion temperature as compared with the pristine polymer.
		These improvements in performance properties at relatively low clay loading (typically 2 -10wt %) have stimulated intensive research in both industry and academia over the past decade.
		Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites is an indispensable text for polymer scientists, composites formulators, materials engineers, resin producers, filters and additive producers as well as university lecturers, and organic and inorganic chemists working in this important and fascinating area.
	www.wiley.com /WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471637009.html (310 words)

	Sarajane's Polyclay Gallery
		Many of the textile and graphic art skills she has developed are utilized in her polymer clay work, giving a very "fabric-y" feel to her designs.
		She takes time throughout the year to instruct people of all ages in the uses of polymer clay and the making of dolls, miniatures, and beads, and sometimes works with young students through the Artist In The School programs.
		Bryan does all the heavy preparation work, kneading and conditioning pounds of polymer clay at a time, and also takes care of all the packaging and shipping details.
	www.polyclay.com (913 words)

	Polymer Clay Your Way Transfer Bead
		Roll the clay through the pasta machine on a number 1 (thickest setting).
		Rub it onto the clay with your finger and with the spoon or bone folder The picture has to have good contact to the clay.
		Attach it to one side of the bead (maybe brush a little liquid clay on first for better grip).
	www.polymerclayyourway.com /transferbead.html (664 words)

	Amazon.com: The Polymer Clay Techniques Book: Books: Sue Heaser (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The variety of colorful creations that can be made with polymer clay seems endless, and successful results can be had with any level of expertise.
		Polymer clay ¡s a fabulous material and it is only relatively recently that the art world has become fully aware of its potential.
		Polymer clay is not only very versatile medium but also it is a medium where people that did not know having any artistic skills can achieve great results if getting good instructions.
	www.amazon.com /Polymer-Clay-Techniques-Book/dp/1581800088 (1472 words)

	Polymer Clay
		I discovered polymer clay in 1993 and have been fascinated by it ever since.
		One of my favourite things to do with polymer clay is to simulate ancient artifacts using some of the 'antiqueing' techniques available.
		Note: The framed fl and white drawing of an old house at the top of the page is a pencil drawing that was transferred to polymer clay, then covered in a very thin layer of translucent clay to protect it.
	users.tpg.com.au /users/jdesigns/PolymerClay.htm (262 words)

	Polymer Clay Resources
		There are many links on their website and you will find tons of helpful information related to Polymer Clay, including a listing of Polymer Clay Guilds per State.
		A “sequel”, “The New Clay II”, is scheduled to be published soon.
		Polymer Clay can be found at all the major Crafts Retail stores such as A.C. Moore, Michaels and Pearls.
	www.finepolymerclaydesigns.com /html/resources.html (299 words)

	Polymer Clay Miniatures
		For polymer clay artists who are focused on miniatures: Food, accessories, furniture, dolls and anything miniature.
		You will find here information about polymer clay (what it is, how you can use it...), my galery which is regularly updated with new pictures, easy step-by-step projects and my favorite polymer clay links.
		I make OOAK Polymer clay dolls house dolls, at the moment I am the sculptor for a dolls house museum, but do occasionally get chance to sculpt other dolls available for sale through ebay.
	x.webring.com /hub?ring=polymerclayminia (464 words)

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