Is this clay self hardening or does it need to be fired
799006
Robert this clay is self hardening and great for creating vase, coil pots and boxes. I really enjoy this brand of clay it very easy to manipulate and dry. I have been using since high school and I am in my forties. You must keep it covered when you not working with it due to drying process. You must knead before using it to avoid the cracking.Enjoy it! I do.
1277850
I wouldn't use this clay for anything. Period. I've worked with various types of clay and this is by far the worst. If you want the ornament to last without cracking, use Sculpey or Fimo. While those do need to be baked to cure, they will also last a lot longer.
1204266
Stoneware is fired at 2370 degrees. I'm pretty sure it can take 425 degrees. But, like any high fired ceramic pieces, be careful to avoid thermal shock by lowering the heat gradually. Enjoy!
114621
It can be dry fired by holding back the de-cocking device but you do not want to dry fire it ... EVER. It's dangerous and could break limb and/or string. Bad idea. I "un-cock" mine by using the rope cocking aid. Hook the rope up; with on foot in the stirrup pull back the rope with your strongest hand; release the anti dry fire mechanism; let the string slowly bottom out. That's how it should be done and you should never dry fire it.
2127218
It really depends. There are instructions on the package for .. leaving it to dry for x-amount of time depending on how thick the clay is. Otherwise you can definitely speed it up by baking it in the oven under 220 degrees.
1098986
I leave the unit on all the time so it is always ready. It has always stayed perfectly warm. When I do let it harden however, it takes many hours to melt down.
1717667
It's pretty hard. A lot like alumalite in if you've ever worked with that. This is a crazy good product. If it's not working you're doing something wrong. Check to be sure you're mixing the 2 parts properly. This is one to one ratio I believe. I measure *by weight* not volume. Don't guesstimate. Also prep your surfaces and this is not a quick cure. Give it enough time to cure before you unclamp it.
1454609
Only if you want your charm to fall apart. You're much better off with the name brand clays that require baking. You can use an old toaster oven outside to bake the clay.
1793095
the tube should be the hardener, so it may need a little kneading to make it more easier to work with. If it is too hard, I suggest putting it outside in a warm area. Maybe the warm area for awhile will make it more easier to knead. I also believe that the directions did say to knead the tube first before mixing it with the filler.
1133198
The body of this BBQ is not clay. It is aluminum oxide ceramic. You could get it white hot and burning through to China before it would melt. The metal parts would have to be melted off long before the body even started to glaze like glass around the edges.
466374
Absolutely! The glaze works as well as it did during the first use. Be sure to place the clay pot in an UNHEATED oven, however, to prevent shock from a pre-heated oven which will crack the pot.
936025
The other answers to this question are correct. Make sure that the stone is very hot. Depending on what you are coming, use corn meal on the stone. DO NOT use a non stick spray on the stone.
2024617
Yes, use cloth strips, it hardens like hard wax. It is non irritating and it works great!
1128970
No, this heating pad is heated by electrical wires with 50 watts. There is no clay. I have used it steadily, for the last 10 days and I love it. I usually put it on my back or neck for 20 to 30 minutes.
2217821
I pour boiling water into mine every day without any cracking. Like any ceramic, it should be preheated a little by rinsing with hot tap water first. Any ceramic will crack if hot water is poured into it when cold.
444154
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.
1011874
It is a sodium clay so I use it occasionally but for daily use I have a calcium clay.