Product: Oven Bake Clay 32-Color Polymer Set
The Oven Bake Clay 32-Color Polymer Set offers a creative, hands-on experience that enhances artistic development in children. Toddlers aged three years and up can get their first taste of art and crafts, experimenting with different shapes, sizes, and designs. This set, which includes three sculpting tools, is also suitable for older users who may wish to use the polymer clay for hobby art or crafting items for sale. Beyond typical modelling clay, this oven-bake clay hardens when placed in the oven, allowing users to create durable items such as keychains, figurines, or fridge magnets.
The tangible nature of polymer art sets it apart, allowing users to keep their creations indefinitely. There are three methods to harden the clay and finalize the design. Firstly, baking in an oven set to 130 degrees Fahrenheit can be used. For clay pieces that are around 1/4 inch thick, a 15-minute bake will suffice, whereas a 1/2 inch thickness requires 30 minutes. Alternatively, the clay can be poached by boiling it in water for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness. Lastly, steaming for 10 to 20 minutes is an effective method for those without oven access.
These clay care tips ensure the best results: hands should always be clean before working with the clay to avoid color alteration, and the clay should be kneaded before use to ensure it is soft and easy to mold. When not in use, the clay should be stored securely in a plastic wrapper to maintain its quality.