If you made something that would be out in the sun during the summer would the sun heat soften the finished product enough it might change shape?
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I don't think it would but it might depend on just how hot it is, if it is direct sun, and how long it is out. I originally bought this for my kids to create art pieces and props but I also used it to make a replacement part for my dishwasher. It's been over a year and the part has been unaffected the heat of the dishwasher. Cool stuff!
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I don't know. I have mine put together, but won't be using until the summer. Maybe the manufacturer can help.
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well, there is a big chance that the product exposed to sun while shipping or heat thats why the color changed , i cant really tell, but i stopped using it immediately and i bought one from a local pharmacy
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Temperature will make big difference when installing. Instructions say to install when it is above 72 degrees. When the material is in the sun above 72 degrees it becomes very soft and flexible.
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I can't tell you for sure since it depends on whether you have a light-reducing coating on your windows... but... that being said... if you have a "normal, clear window" it should heat up about as well as it would if it was setting outside... another couple of things to consider are whether the window has any framing that might also reduce the amount of pure sunshine hitting it, or... if the window direction may limit the amount of time that it gets direct sun each day... my guess is... you're probably ok as long as you give it direct sun for several hours, without anything to shade it... Hope that helps! I can't tell you for sure since it depends on whether you have a light-reducing coating on your windows... but... that being said... if you have a "normal, clear window" it should heat up about as well as it would if it was setting outside... another couple of things to consider are whether the window has any framing that might also reduce the amount of pure sunshine hitting it, or... if the window direction may limit the amount of time that it gets direct sun each day... my guess is... you're probably ok as long as you give it direct sun for several hours, without anything to... » Read More I can't tell you for sure since it depends on whether you have a light-reducing coating on your windows... but... that being said... if you have a "normal, clear window" it should heat up about as well as it would if it was setting outside... another couple of things to consider are whether the window has any framing that might also reduce the amount of pure sunshine hitting it, or... if the window direction may limit the amount of time that it gets direct sun each day... my guess is... you're probably ok as long as you give it direct sun for several hours, without anything to shade it... Hope that helps! « Show Less
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If I were to do a project like yours, I think I would use the marine varnish. Or epoxy. Epoxy is messy and very difficult. I don't know of anything that will really protect from the AZ sun other than powder coating, which is a metal thing. and baked about 280 degrees. The answer is yes..maybe. I'd do it.
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No lay it in the sun for a bit and it softens mine is laying against a fence with no issue
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It becomes soft like silly putty, maybe a little thicker, when fully heated through. It can take forms when fully heated, but doesn't have full integrity until at least somewhat cooled
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Hmmm - don't see why that wouldn't work - used the natural inside and out - so far no issues in a TN summer sun, but am aware I will need to refinish every year. Hopefully this helps.
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Hi Martha, I have not used this on outdoor products. I imagine the sun will cause the paint to crack over time.
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I've used it on wooden items outside, but not in the full sun. I puts a beautiful finish on the wood, and may be worth treating every other year.
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I've only used these during the fall and winter, so I can't answer your question about the summer heat. I do know that the materials appear to be good quality.
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I have had mine in full sun, temperatures ranging from 16 to 95 degrees. So far, no fading and no warping at all.
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Yes. It just take a lot of stretching! Let it sit in the sun for a while. It will go...eventually.
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Probably. However, if you live in a very cold climate you want to make sure that the water inside does not freeze and expand. I would like to think that the manufacturer uses plastics that can stand the weather. Personally, I think that being in the strong sun does more damage and can make the plastic brittle. I don't have any personal experience with this type of plastic though.
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I'd say they're all season products. You might get a little bit of solarization on the "wood", but otherwise it will be no worse in summer than in winter.
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It can be sifted. Also I've had success whipping with my sun screen. I have not had it blend without any lumps at all but very few.