Should you bake the clay before putting into the dome and then glue it to the base? It seems wrong to put sticky, pliable clay inside water.
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you do not bake the dough. It's fine - ours has been in the water for over a year.
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The best way I've found is to use really good quality water. Don't use it from the tap because there are lots of minerals in there. What I'd try is using filtered water and then BOIL it once or twice. Then pour it into the ice ball mold. It's OK to pour hot water in these molds so don't worry - you can even bake in the oven with these silicone ice ball makers (silicone is basically just sand and water no chemicals.) So pour in the hot water and then cool it in the freezer. I think you need to experiment a bit because it depends on so many things, the water, how quickly it cools, where you put it in the freezer, all that stuff. If anyone's found other tricks I'd love to hear them too. The best way I've found is to use really good quality water. Don't use it from the tap because there are lots of minerals in there. What I'd try is using filtered water and then BOIL it once or twice. Then pour it into the ice ball mold. It's OK to pour hot water in these molds so don't worry - you can even bake in the oven with these silicone ice ball makers (silicone is basically just sand and water no chemicals.) So pour in the hot water and then cool it in the freezer. I think you need to experiment a bit because it depends on so many things, the water, how quickly it cools, where you... » Read More The best way I've found is to use really good quality water. Don't use it from the tap because there are lots of minerals in there. What I'd try is using filtered water and then BOIL it once or twice. Then pour it into the ice ball mold. It's OK to pour hot water in these molds so don't worry - you can even bake in the oven with these silicone ice ball makers (silicone is basically just sand and water no chemicals.) So pour in the hot water and then cool it in the freezer. I think you need to experiment a bit because it depends on so many things, the water, how quickly it cools, where you put it in the freezer, all that stuff. If anyone's found other tricks I'd love to hear them too. « Show Less
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Be careful putting water on top. I did it but you have to make sure there's water on it all the time. Same rules as a stove apply here.
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It will work in clay mold. I use monster clay, and and it molds fine with that. However making a clay model first then make a mother mold of it using Smooth-on. you can make multiple copies of the original. Oh and do not use any oil based clays.
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The picture shows the glaze that is put on the clay after it is baked in the oven. Sculpey clay needs to be baked
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Not exactly. It depends on the thickness of the clay. The item can be 1" long or 1' long and still require the same baking time if the clay is the same thickness. Refer to the package instructions for how many minutes per thickness and at what temp is required for it to cure without burning.
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It really depends. There are instructions on the package for .. leaving it to dry for x-amount of time depending on how thick the clay is. Otherwise you can definitely speed it up by baking it in the oven under 220 degrees.
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You have to start you clay cooker in a cold oven. Then gradually build temp. My understanding of wood fired oven is that they need to be thoroughly preheated????
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I don't know because I bought it as a gift for someone else so I haven't actually used it but I would think if it is OK in the microwave it should be OK in the oven. After all, it is clay that has already been fired in an oven to protect the glaze. I would ask the seller as she has been very helpful. D
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Do not put wet on this stone. It is solely meant for dry bread dough. If you put fish etc. on stone it must be dry. Wet will cause stone to crack and break.
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We used polymer air drying clay in summer school with the kids last summer. The consistency is pretty firm. You could use it in the mold, but I would be extra gentle. I don't know that it would hold up to 100's of clay projects though. The mold is so inexpensive it would be worth a try. Have fun!
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Absolutely! The glaze works as well as it did during the first use. Be sure to place the clay pot in an UNHEATED oven, however, to prevent shock from a pre-heated oven which will crack the pot.
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Oh, yes. I usually run water over them til they're wet and then attach them to the pan. If that isn't done, I'd assume they would just char in the oven.
1405339
Yes you can. But I think if you add too much it will make the clay to dry and it will make it crumble.
1615655
Probably not. When wet it is an Elmer's glue consistency. When dry it is smooth, but not a like hard ceramic glaze. I could see it possibly melting or becoming sticky to the touch.
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I'm not sure Dennis. You wouldn't want to submerge it in hot water and I'm not sure a low temp oven would be a good idea either. I'd check with the company .Sorry I wasn't more helpful......
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No. But that allows for the moisture from the clay pot to be absorbed into the food. You need to soak the cooker in cold water for at least 20 minutes prior to putting food into it.