This is a multi listing for Art Clay Silver New Formula.

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The new Art Clay Silver combines the best of each previous type in the Art Clay family - easy molding from the Original, slow drying from the Slow Dry, and a low firing temperature from the 650 range.


Features of the new Art Clay Silver Formula:

  • better workability compared to original and 650 formulas
  • longer working time - longer than Slow Dry
  • for the syringe, the ratio of silver has increased so that the syringe better holds its lines
  • 8-9% shrinkage
  • similar drying times as original and 650 formulas when using applies heat ( hair dryer, warmer, or dehydrator)
  • easier carving and filing in the dry stage
  • quicker and simpler reconstruction from dried clay; new formula clay is meant to absorb moisture well
  • fires similarly to 650 formula - with a kiln, torch, or gas stove. Using a kiln the recommended time and temperatures are 30 minutes at 650°C on a continuum to only 5 minutes at 800°C
  • high quality finishing and shine

The only difference between Paste type and Clay type is the amount of water portion in the mixture. 

Paste type comes in the consistency of melted ice cream and you should only transfer the amount needed from the jar to a small tray and  dilute with water to create the  desired  thickness. 


It is used in several ways:

  • As a glue to join two pieces of dry or wet clay together.
  • As a gap-filler for pits and cracks that appear in dried pieces.
  • To attach silver findings (screw eyes, bailbacks, brooch findings, etc.) to dried or wet clay pieces. During firing, the normal contraction of the clay bonds the findings.
  • When applied in separate layers onto organic forms such as leaves, dried flowers, paper-origami, etc, Paste type creates a perfect impression of the form.


The consistency of Syringe type is totally different from that of Paste type and it is not to be thought of as just paste in a syringe. 

Syringe type is thicker, more controllable and allows more workability.

 

 It is used in several ways:

    • To decorate pieces, much like using cake decorating tips. Lines, filigree, faux cloisonné borders, and even hollow balls can be made with Syringe type.
    • As a repair “glue” to fill cracks and gaps.
    • To attach findings to wet or dry clay pieces.