Curing with an Expoxy ???

Take a look at this eBay auction which sports small statues made in
your or a friends image. They appear to be made from polymer clay ..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=314834799 2

However, the seller said that the artists do not bake them to cure
them but they use an expoxy (that is apparently mixed in with the
clay). Has anyone ever heard of this? I made several inquiries to
various professional polymer clay sites and no one has.

Any data would be appreciated.

Thanks
Rachel

Interesting...

But they said an "adhesive", in the description. It really looks like polymer
clay to me. The only thing I can think of is a coating of TLS. Technically,
its an adhesive, although it adds strength when you coat a piece with it.

My 2 cents worth.

Kellie

What is TLS? Also, they do this at street fairs, real quick evidently
and I am assuming that the customer can take his statue home with him
which would explain why they sought out a non-baking method for
curing.

I'd really like to know what this is but don't know anyone in Cancun
who can go check it out ... darn.

The guy who is selling them isn't one of the artist so just doesn't
know.

Rachel


But they said an "adhesive", in the description. It really looks like polymer
clay to me. The only thing I can think of is a coating of TLS. Technically,
its an adhesive, although it adds strength when you coat a piece with it.

My 2 cents worth.

Kellie

The auction doesnt state that the statues are made of polymer clay, they use
the term clay which could mean almost any substance at all including paper
clay.
The one fair I went to where polymer clay objects were being sold and made
at the same time the sellers had a toaster oven handy. Polymer clay doesnt
take a long time to cure so this option was quite feasible.
So, I cant answer your question about adhesives.
Diana

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"Rachel" wrote in message
om...
Take a look at this eBay auction which sports small statues made in
your or a friends image. They appear to be made from polymer clay ..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=314834799 2

However, the seller said that the artists do not bake them to cure
them but they use an expoxy (that is apparently mixed in with the
clay). Has anyone ever heard of this? I made several inquiries to
various professional polymer clay sites and no one has.

Any data would be appreciated.

Thanks
Rachel

There are several kinds of epoxy based clay, which don't require baking. I
have used Magic Sculp (www.magicsculp.com ) for modeling, but it has a
slightly different feel than polymer clay, it's softer, and more difficult
to use. However, the epoxy dries so hard you have to chisel it down to break
it, it's very durable, much more than PC.

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"Rachel" wrote in message
om...
Take a look at this eBay auction which sports small statues made in
your or a friends image. They appear to be made from polymer clay ..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=314834799 2

However, the seller said that the artists do not bake them to cure
them but they use an expoxy (that is apparently mixed in with the
clay). Has anyone ever heard of this? I made several inquiries to
various professional polymer clay sites and no one has.

Any data would be appreciated.

Thanks
Rachel

Hello there!

You asked what TLS is, it's Translucent Liquid Sculpey. It's wonderful to
work with and can be used as an adhesive, transfer medium, or can be mixed
with Pearl-Ex powders... I can't live without the stuff. And I hear they
are making it in colours now.

Amanda
http://www.picturetrail.com/amandarose1

"Rachel" wrote in message
om...
Take a look at this eBay auction which sports small statues made in
your or a friends image. They appear to be made from polymer clay ..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=314834799 2

However, the seller said that the artists do not bake them to cure
them but they use an expoxy (that is apparently mixed in with the
clay). Has anyone ever heard of this? I made several inquiries to
various professional polymer clay sites and no one has.

Any data would be appreciated.

Thanks
Rachel

they are making it in colors! www.puffinalia.com has the colors in. She is a
way fast shipper too

Kathi

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"Bead Sprite" wrote in message
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Hello there!

You asked what TLS is, it's Translucent Liquid Sculpey. It's wonderful to
work with and can be used as an adhesive, transfer medium, or can be mixed
with Pearl-Ex powders... I can't live without the stuff. And I hear they
are making it in colours now.

Amanda
http://www.picturetrail.com/amandarose1

"Rachel" wrote in message
om...
Take a look at this eBay auction which sports small statues made in
your or a friends image. They appear to be made from polymer clay ..


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=314834799 2

However, the seller said that the artists do not bake them to cure
them but they use an expoxy (that is apparently mixed in with the
clay). Has anyone ever heard of this? I made several inquiries to
various professional polymer clay sites and no one has.

Any data would be appreciated.

Thanks
Rachel

Has anyone tried the Makin's Clay by Provo Craft? It is a no bake clay and
comes in several colors. It looks like polymer clay in the package, but it
says that it is water based and does not contain PVC.
This is the web site
http://www.provocraft.com/products/makinsclay/index.php
I have some of it that I recently purchased, but have not tried to use it
and have no idea if it looks like the items you mention.
Jeanne
http://www.heartofclay.com
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http://www.heartofclay.com
eBay auctions
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/vintagenet2/
"Rachel" wrote in message
om...
Take a look at this eBay auction which sports small statues made in
your or a friends image. They appear to be made from polymer clay ..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=314834799 2

However, the seller said that the artists do not bake them to cure
them but they use an expoxy (that is apparently mixed in with the
clay). Has anyone ever heard of this? I made several inquiries to
various professional polymer clay sites and no one has.

Any data would be appreciated.

Thanks
Rachel

This is the company's web site.
http://www.makinsclay.com/mc/aboutus.asp
Read their trademark section to see that I should have put TM after their
name which I will not type another time as I do not want to have to type
that. Want to irritate me? Tell me not to advertise for you by quoting your
brand name without the TM. I do understand trademark, but this is going too
far for me. Next thing you know the speech police will be here and if I say
the name without TM I'll be made to stand in a corner for a week.
Jeanne
http://www.heartofclay.com
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http://www.heartofclay.com
eBay auctions
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/vintagenet2/
"Jeanne Rhea" wrote in message
m...
Has anyone tried the Makin's Clay by Provo Craft? It is a no bake clay
and
comes in several colors. It looks like polymer clay in the package, but
it
says that it is water based and does not contain PVC.
This is the web site
http://www.provocraft.com/products/makinsclay/index.php
I have some of it that I recently purchased, but have not tried to use it
and have no idea if it looks like the items you mention.
Jeanne
http://www.heartofclay.com
--

http://www.heartofclay.com
eBay auctions
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/vintagenet2/
"Rachel" wrote in message
om...
Take a look at this eBay auction which sports small statues made in
your or a friends image. They appear to be made from polymer clay ..


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=314834799 2

However, the seller said that the artists do not bake them to cure
them but they use an expoxy (that is apparently mixed in with the
clay). Has anyone ever heard of this? I made several inquiries to
various professional polymer clay sites and no one has.

Any data would be appreciated.

Thanks
Rachel

Next thing you know the speech police will be here and if I say
the name without TM I'll be made to stand in a corner for a week.

Don't worry, I'll tell them we haven't seen you lately, besides, it wasn't you
anyway, and ya never did it, no how! and they will go away, to sniff out
dangling participles.

Everybody here will back me up, right?
Sarajane

Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery
http://www.polyclay.com

view my auctions at:
http://www.polyclay.com/Collage/auction.htm