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Question Posted By: tom Tuesday, January 16 2007 21:50:21 Suggest Answer

I PREVIOUSLY ASKED ABOUT CLAY THAT IS CRACKING WHILE DRYING.
I FORGOT TO WRITE THAT I AM NOT FIRING MY SCLUPTURES. WOULD THERE BE A CERTAIN CLAY I SHOULD USE THAT MIGHT NOT CRACK IF JUST AIR DRYIED. PRESENTLY I AM USING X15. AFTER ABOUT ONE OR TWO YEARS SMALL THIN CRACKS ARE HAPPENING IT LOOKS BAD AND UNFIT FOR SALE. PLEASE HELP THANKS---TOM

  +  Reply Posted By: Lori Jenkins Monday, January 22 2007 09:35:06

    Tom,

    The one thing you didn't mention is whether or not your sealing your sculptures. If not I would suggest using the AMACO All Purpose Sealer. This will water proof your clay. Also some other clays which probably work for you would be Marblex, Mexican or Stonex Modeling Clays. Their self hardening and should take care of the problems that your experiencing. If you have further questions please feel free to contact me at ljenkins@amaco.com