High Polymer Clay
High Polymer Clay is Clay that does not dry untill it is baked in a standard kitchen oven.
Price
~$1.50-2.00 per 2oz pack
High Polymer Clay
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Sculpting with High Polymer Clay
Drifferent from the clay used in ceramcis, high polymer clay doesn't dry out and can be made solid with a regular oven. Most seal the sculptures with resin to keep the scuplture from being easily broken.
Common Purpose
High Polymer Clay is typically used for small scale sculptures and models.
How to Learn?
An intro class at your local pottery studio is the best way to learn, but there are videos and textbooks if you know where to look.
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Pros
- Materials are easily purchased at craft stores
- Less Safety Requirements
- Only needs a flat surface
Cons
- Resin is a little dangerous
- finger prints appear easily
- Requires an oven
Materials
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Epoxy Resin
Resin is applied to baked High Polymer Clay pieces and adds a layer of protection and makes the piece shiny.
Price
~$10-$15
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Tin Foil
Tinfoil can be used to create larger sculptures by forming an base for the clay to sit.
Price
~$11-$22
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Armature Wire
Armature Wire is used for armatures under larger sculptures or ones that have pieces that stretch out.
Price
~$10-$15
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Tools
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Sculpting tools
More specifially the ball kind of sculpt tools, using these will help prevent finger prints and increase percision.
Price
~$10
(cheaper second hand)
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Resin Curing Machine
Resin Curers (the same machine that cures gel nails) hardens the resin applied with ultra-violet light.
Price
~$10-$15
(cheaper second hand)
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