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| message from kk on 1998/07/29 |
I know that several of us have done experiments over the years and have found
that polymer clay is better for artistic than practical purposes; that is,
static items indoors fare better than functional items like outdoor flowerpots,
patio tabletops, etc., outdoors. Fading was a uniform occurrence, but I think
there was varying degrees dependent on length of time, strength of light rays,
and so on.
I don't know if anyone has done any serious experiments with the use of
protectors like Thompson's water seal.
One thought that came to me as I write this is, has anyone done any work with
polymer clay, then put a layer of resin on it? Remember how, in the 60's,
nothing was safe from being imbedded in plastic? I mean, from money to
scorpions, it was available as coasters, paperweights, anything and
everything... Well, if one made a coaster of polymer clay, then put a layer of
that stuff on top, what would happen? Maybe it wouldn't set up. Maybe it
would cause the polymer clay to break down. Maybe it would ignite.... who
knows? And that's my question -- DOES anyone *know*?
See what happens when you ask a question around here, Dianne??? ;o)
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| DABlack replied to kk on 1998/07/29 |
<has anyone done any work with
I called the manufacturers of Ultra Glo (may be another brand name for it also,
but this one you can get in small quantities at Michaels, I know) back when we
were having the discussions on snowglobes. (It's a two-part "resin"??? that's
used to cover bars, make paperweights, etc.) The problem we were having then
was the whitish coating that appeared on the submerged clay after some time
(probably due to water absorption). The technician said that he saw no
problems at all with using Ultra Glo on clay, and gave some examples using
chemical-speak which I've forgotten, to illustrate his point. His point at the
time was that the Ultra Glo should allow no water absorption at all and was
fine to use with polymer clay.
Just thought I'd report that . . . of course, I don't know if the coating would
do anything to protect against fading from strong sunlight.
Diane B.
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| Sue Heaser replied to kk on 1998/07/29 |
I have done quite a lot of this and the polyclay appears to remain inert
under the resin "water" in my little rock pool pendants, my miniature
dollhouse ponds, and with cold enamel coatings (which is the same stuff,
basically). I have things that are 5 - 10 years old - all fine.
I love combining media - and resin and polyclay is one of my favourite
combinations!
Sue in soggy Suffolk. (And if it rains in Seattle too, I shall sulk
horribly! ;*)
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| kk replied to Sue Heaser on 1998/07/29 |
Great to know! <not your sulking...!> I'll get some, and play around. I may
just try spreading my wings a bit with the combo. Seems to me it might be an
alternative to gloss varnishing for completed pieces, if the size is compatible
with "dipping" -- I used to make some little critters I called keyboard critters
(the base was tilted so that they would perch on the keyboard's upper right hand
side and not fall over) and maybe I'll see what I can do. A diversion from dots,
at least, after I get the Cobalt dots on the Raven' batch.
BTW, Sue, just got word your's is waiting for you.
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| Peggy & Bob replied to kk on 1998/07/29 |
Sue,
What are some of the ways you combine them?
Peggy
btw....it *never* rains in Seattle-just a myth to keep people
away.
mailto:bobor...@ix.netcom.com
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| Sue Heaser replied to Peggy & Bob on 1998/07/30 |
I make miniature ponds - I love the Cernit stone colours to do this - or
Granitex, or I mix my own with translucent clay and sand etc etc. Then I
fill the pond with polyclay fish, water weeds etc - pre-baked so I can
position them realistically. Then I fill the pond with resin "water"
which sets to look just like water and protects all the things in the
pond. I have these ready to write up as an article - I'll try to get it
up on my website when I get back from the US.
I have also made rock pool pendants - stone effect clay as the base with
an indentation, fill the pool with polyclay starfish, seaweed, the odd
guppy and so on - then a sprinkle of tiny beads and pearls and some tiny
shells. Then fill with resin water. They are only about 2 inches across
and hang on a silk cord.
Also - I do faux cloisonne with cold enamel (same stuff but coloured) -
see Deja news for discussions on that!
Golly, and I could have sworn that stuff coming out of the sky and
sloshing down the hills at the last Ravensdale was rain! ;*)
Sue
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| kk replied to Sue Heaser on 1998/07/30 |
Is Ravensdale ALWAYS held in Seattle? I mean, I'm willing that the name be
preserved, if maybe you, um, *centralize* it a bit once or twice? How
about a "Ravensdale Central" in Chicago? I can think of an Illinois
company or two who would be happy to help! And a couple of polyclayers,
too, for that matter....
Kelly
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