First, spell it with an e lol
Which version are you using Martyn, Sculpey, Super Sculpey (green and white box) or Sculpey III? Apparently there\'s quite a difference between them.
I have a guide on my Mac which I\'ll need to go check to remind myself of a few things but kneading\'s very important to get a good working consistency as mentioned.
If it\'s a bit soft when you\'ve roughed out your basic shapes (I find it very hard to use because it\'s so soft) you can pop it in the fridge to stiffen it up.
You can use Sculpey\'s diluent with a brush for final smoothing but I\'ve read that it\'s easy to overdo this and weaken the surface (it leaches out the binder). This can also be done with methylated spirit I think.
Thin sections and projecting areas can be protected from overheating by wrapping (gently obviously!) in aluminium foil.
Letting the piece cool in the oven after it\'s turned off is a tip I\'ve read many times, helps prevent cracks but if you\'re working very small you shouldn\'t have much trouble with this.
Originally posted by War Griffon
Do you need to keep your tools wet as with green stuff?
You probably won\'t have to use wet tools to prevent sticking, polymer clays don\'t have the same sort of surface that other types of sculpting compound do and when I\'ve played with it I didn\'t have any problems with my tools sticking.
Originally posted by War Griffon
Do plasic bases melt in the oven if put in with Sculpy?
Shouldn\'t, the temps should be quite low - you can set these sorts of putties in boiling water - but thin plastic will have a tendency to droop so watch out for plastic weapons or anything made from plastic card. Longer baking at lower temperatures can work as well as less time at a higher temperature but you\'ll want to read up on that for exact temps.
There\'s an absolute ton of info on polymer clays online if you search for it you\'ll find loads of help from doll makers and people who make beads, canes and other jewellery applications.
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