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Question Posted By: Jeff Saturday, February 24 2007 21:06:38 Suggest Answer

I am trying to make a tunnel entrance for mountains on a train set by using molding clay. What product can I use to coat the clay with to stop it from cracking when it dries? Thanks Jeff.

  +  Reply Posted By: Lori Jenkins Wednesday, February 28 2007 15:12:16

    Jeff,

    If you are using a waterbased clay around an armature I'm sorry but it will continue to crack due to the clay shrinkig as it's drying. I would like to suggest that you use our product "Sculptamold" for this project. It is used in making the landscapes, tunnels etc for the railroad systems. It is a dry mix that you can use an armature with. Use two parts dry mix(after shaking the bag) and 1 part water. and begin applying to your form.

    Lori Jenkins
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  +  Reply Posted By: Lori Jenkins Wednesday, April 11 2007 06:54:50

    Sorry that we've not gotten back with you before now. You need to use and oil base clay (Permoplast)if your using an armature. If you would like to continue using the waterbased clay the tunnel would need to be made with clay only to allow for the shrinkage that is occurring. Another product that will work with an armature is our product Sculptamold. You might be interested in seeing our kit called you build a mountain on our website.

    Lori