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Learn all about polymer clay, and the many widely different things that can be made from it. Polymer clay is hardened in a home oven, generally in less than 1/2 hr. Brands include Fimo, Premo, Kato, Cernit, and Sculpey. | Learn all about polymer clay, and the many widely different things that can be made from it. Polymer clay is hardened in a home oven, generally in less than 1/2 hr. Brands include Fimo, Premo, Kato, Cernit, and Sculpey. | ||
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#Understand that "Polymer" clay is a special kind of manufactured "clay" which is hardened in a home oven. It is not the same as earth clay (hardened in a kiln), air dry clay (hardened in the air), or plasticine-type modeling clay (never hardened). | #Understand that "Polymer" clay is a special kind of manufactured "clay" which is hardened in a home oven. It is not the same as earth clay (hardened in a kiln), air dry clay (hardened in the air), or plasticine-type modeling clay (never hardened). | ||
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#Take advantage of its pliable consistency before hardening. It can be molded in various kinds of molds (and the molds themselves can be made with it), and it be stamped and textured, etc. After hardening, it can be sanded and buffed, drilled, carved, antiqued, varnished (with glossy finish, if desired), etc. | #Take advantage of its pliable consistency before hardening. It can be molded in various kinds of molds (and the molds themselves can be made with it), and it be stamped and textured, etc. After hardening, it can be sanded and buffed, drilled, carved, antiqued, varnished (with glossy finish, if desired), etc. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
