{"product_id":"super-sculpey-clay-beige-flesh-colour-3-6kg-8lb-copy","title":"Original Sculpey Clay - White 3.6kg (8lb)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-instruction-title\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Sculpey feels and blends like organic clay, and after baking, it has a bisque-feel. It can be finished with acrylic paints and glazes and can also be sanded and carved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph\"\u003eSuper Sculpey® is a very unique polymer clay, loved by artists, doll makers and animation studios around the world. With a ceramic-like feel, Super Sculpey® is available in semi-translucent beige that, once baked, captures the glow of real skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can also be mixed with Premo or Sculpey® III to change the colour. As with all of our polymer clays, it is easy to condition right out of the package and stays soft until you bake it. Super Sculpey® features fine tooling and detailing characteristics and does not “fill in” after tooling. Because of the fine tooling and detailing characteristics of Super Sculpey, it is frequently the chosen clay for making prototypes from which moulds are made from the Super Sculpey® sculptures; then reproductions are made using the moulds. Additionally, artists are producing finely detailed finished sculptures using Super Sculpey. After curing in the oven, Super Sculpey® can be sanded, drilled, carved and painted with water-based acrylic paints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003eConditioning Super-Sculpey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph\"\u003eSuper Sculpey is not pre-conditioned. It requires conditioning before use. Conditioning is the process of kneading the clay to make it more pliable, uniform, and easy to work with. Here's why conditioning Super Sculpey is important and how you can do it effectively:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Condition Super Sculpey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproves Flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Conditioning makes the clay more flexible, preventing it from cracking or breaking during shaping and baking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnsures Even Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kneading the clay helps to blend any inconsistencies, making it smooth and uniform in texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivates Plasticizers\u003c\/strong\u003e: The process of conditioning activates the plasticizers in the clay, making it softer and easier to mold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves Air Bubbles\u003c\/strong\u003e: Conditioning helps to remove any air bubbles trapped within the clay, which can cause flaws in the final product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Condition Super Sculpey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm It Up\u003c\/strong\u003e: Start by warming the clay slightly in your hands. You can also use a warm water bath (place the clay in a bag and submerge it in warm water to increase the temperature of the clay) or a heating pad for a few minutes to make the clay more pliable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnead Thoroughly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Break off a small piece of clay and knead it with your hands. Roll, stretch, and fold the clay repeatedly. This process can take several minutes, depending on the clay's initial firmness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a Clay Roller\u003c\/strong\u003e: A clay roller or pasta machine can be very effective in conditioning clay. Run the clay through the roller several times, folding it each time to ensure even conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck for Readiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Properly conditioned clay will be smooth, flexible, and free of cracks when bent. If the clay is still stiff or crumbly, continue conditioning until it reaches the desired consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd Softeners if Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e: If the clay is particularly hard, you can add a clay softener or mix it with a softer clay to aid in the conditioning process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTips for Conditioning Super Sculpey\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork in Small Batches\u003c\/strong\u003e: It's often easier to condition small pieces of clay and then combine them as needed for your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Over-Conditioning\u003c\/strong\u003e: While it's important to condition the clay, over-conditioning can lead to excess softness, making it difficult to work with intricate details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Softener:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sculpey.com.au\/store\/p136\/Sculpey-Clay-Softener.html\"\u003ePolymer clay softener\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a standard and very essential product that is every clay worker will use regularly. Add a single drop of liquid clay softener to your clay if you require a softer texture, or to aid in conditioning. A drop goes a long way, so use just one to begin with, and only add another if the desired texture is not achieved with the previous drop. You may need more depending on the size, temperature and level of conditioning of the clay, but remember, less is more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore Properly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Once conditioned, keep the clay in an airtight container to maintain its softness until you're ready to use it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eConditioning Super Sculpey ensures you have the best working experience and achieve the desired results in your sculpting projects.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sculpey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51922339528999,"sku":"S8","price":778.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/1974\/2759\/files\/image_2_34d48beb-d7a0-4186-b90f-50e121d1fbc9.png?v=1787650502","url":"https:\/\/scrap-a-doodles.com\/products\/super-sculpey-clay-beige-flesh-colour-3-6kg-8lb-copy","provider":"Scrap-a-Doodles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}