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"TRICKS": SURFACE
TECHNIQUES: The Latest & Greatest New Ways:
and now for something COMPLETELY different
...Celluclay of a different color! Instead of
a modeling - finishing with paints and other surface treatments option - try this
streamlined process for a whole new world of possibilities! DYE your
Celluclay! By adding dry fabric dyes to the mix water
when preparing - you can create gorgeous rich surfaces that require accent painting
at best when done. Any dry dye seems to work - the higher quality dyes yield a
deeper color. Good results can be had even with the most common and economical ones
available,. To dye a LB of Celluclay - use the same
amount of dye recommended by the manufacturer for a LB of dry fabric. Fixatives
become optional as you will not be washing out the dye. If opting for a fixative -
be sure to completely dissolve it in hot water and include that in the quantity of
your mix water. Knead the Celluclay into working form
and model - roll - cast or treat as you normally would. Use the Bright White for a
base for bright and lighter colors and Original Gray for darker tones. Mixing tones
of dyed material yields novel faux stone effects - add a little
Snow Dazzle or Candle Glitter
for an even more stone like appearance. To add a finish that is very
subtly colored - sprinkle sand on to the prepared
Celluclay surface , cover and roll . Warped surfaces not
to your liking - spray the dry surface with warm water - cover and iron with a hot
iron...the Celluclay will relax and flatten! Thicker
pieces may require repeated spraying and ironing - don't force it. Initial dust
in mixing a problem.?..place the dry product and water along with anything else
being included in a freezer quality zip-lock plastic bag and mix in the the closed
bag - having pushed out the excess air in closing. If the
Celluclay isn't "plastic" and of
a good working condition - it simply needs to be kneaded and wedged more before
using - this includes "waking it up" again after you have let it
sit between work sessions. Remember you can store prepared
Celluclay almost indefinitely in a plastic bag in the
refrigerator. Push molds, Candy molds - Soap molds and any shapes you find in the
kitchen - hardware store etc .all work well - dust with cornstarch or baby powder to
be sure the cast piece releases easily. Clay tools and Clay extruding tools (Clay
Gun) make great Celluclay tools. When extruding
Celluclay - be sure it is extremely well mixed - and a
touch thinner to make it easier to extrude. Plastic Palette knives smooth the
surface easier than sanding or steel wooling once dry. However,
Celluclay can be smoothed to an almost polished surface
once dry. Need to speed up the drying ?- use your oven - set at the lowest
temperature and leave the project in there with the door open slightly - or a food
dehydrator works wonders.Looking for more control - let the
Celluclay dry to the point of being leather hard and it
will still be flexible - but much more controllable while leather hard - it can
easily be carved with linoleum tools - once dry - wood working tools work
fine.
Beyond every paint, marker, drawing medium and varnish we have
tried...Celluclay accepts and holds a variety of
materials embedded - from dried floral materials to papers, mosaic tiles to beads,
wires plain, twisted or mesh and our current favorites- glass squiggles - tiles and
sea glass. Add scent with soap or candle scents to the mix water...or another fun
approach - antique the surface with ground cinnamon and Tacky Glue after painting
for a touch of age and hearth reminiscent scent. Scenic
Sandand Sand Dazzletake
on the look of glass beads and provide a matte texture
with a finish. Stamping into the wet surface provides an embossed to bas relief
richness and the choice of ink or water onto the stamp prevents sticking.
Add more water to prepared
Celluclayfor a superior casting pulp. Whether in sheet
form - for an internally sized and rigid sheet (non-feathering with paints and
markers) or into prepared molds for dimensional cast paper with exceptional surface
strength. For an outstanding drawing, chalk, pastel and crayon surface...roll sheets
of traditionally prepared Celluclayto thickness desired
for a rough and aggressive surface that holds color beyond compare. Simply roll
between sheets of plastic with a household rolling pin. Cave paintings com
e alive on a
Celluclay surface. For
modeling at any level, Celluclaycan't be beat for
versatility and uniform ease. You control the thickness and the texture - it can
mimic just about any texture known producing lightweight, durable and thoroughly
economical sculpture of any dimension. MIx product to desired working consistency
and press -extrude - free form - roll - drape - pinch - coil or slab build. For
larger or more dimensionally daring works - consider an armature of wire - wire mesh
- card board - Styrofoam - paper or even a temporary armature like a balloon.
Virtually no shrinkage - fast even drying. Still Non-Toxic and
always environmentally safe!
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