Has anyone used this for baking polymer clay? Does it heat evenly and at the right temps to do so?
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it heats very evenly and the temperature seems to stay consistent but I have not used it to bake polymer clay. I believe it would work great for it though.
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I don't own one of these, but have owned silicone bakeware in the past, and have had mixed results with it. Silicone is a good insulator of heat, and so you'll likely need to increase the recipe temperature slightly (if it's still in the tolerable range of the material, which I believe is 450 for silicone bakeware, but don't quote me on that.) When you bake with it, like any silicone item, you'll want to place it on a cookie sheet, and use plenty of Baker's Joy or Pam with flour, or grease and flour, as this is NOT non stick by any means. Hope this helps!
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It will dry out over a few weeks, but it isn't solid, it crumbles. You need to bake it for the polymer to activate.
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Hi Laura, This nonstick baking mat works with temperatures between -40 F to 480 F. Because the mat is nonstick, it is extremely easy to clean. Many times, you will find that simply wiping it down with a paper towel is sufficient. Otherwise, just wipe it down with a soapy sponge and rinse the mat with warm water.
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I have not used this particular pan in the oven, but I do have a silicone cake pan which can be used up to 400 degrees. It seems to bake a bit faster so I check on doneness earlier than the recipe calls for.
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I don't have much experience with this product. I've only tried it once with poly clay pushed in the mold. It reproduces well, but isn't very strong and will tear if you're aggressive with it.
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I personally have never mailed it, but I do use it on polymer clay and it is still puffy years later and that is after watching children pick at it. In my opinion I think it would be fine as long as it is fully dried. It is pretty tough puff :)
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I have baked with the various sizes of Pyrex rectangular ware (and circular pie plates) for a long time at high and low temperatures. I don't use the plastic lids or aluminum foil because they both outgas into the food and make me ill. If a lid is needed, I use Corning Ware with glass lids. I wonder if your question is written incorrectly. I don't understand why there would be a question about baking for long periods at a temperature under 400F, but I can understand why someone might wonder if the Pyrex can be used for long baking periods at temperatures over 400F.
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Never used clay I use gumpaste for my cakes but I put it to dry for a day then pop it out
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We made doll cakes for years--probably before the Wilton pan came out (this was in the 50's & 60's) and we used a deep, narrow, glass Pyrex bowl to bake the cake in. Never had a problem with uneven baking. Not sure if the same would hold true for the metal Wilton pan, but you could always experiment, either with the Wilton, or with a glass or metal mixing bowl of the right size & shape.
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From what I can tell, it is polypropylene and so should have a melting point of around 320 deg F (up to 340, depending on the quality). So if you use on cornbread straight out of the oven, it might deform, but if it cools at least a little, the knife should be fine. I understand that many heated plastics do release harmful chemicals (although I'm not sure about polypropylene specifically).
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Pre-ramp my kiln to about 1778F, place the piece onto a fiber blanket, and hold the temp for 30 minutes. I prefer Art Clay because it doesn
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I haven't used it for cooking or baking but my daughter has. She said it works fine. I use it mainly in beverages.
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I don't know how 'sticky' your clay is. I use the mat for forming bread, rolls and pastries. They do not stick. It is very smooth. As an added note: I find hanging it up with one of those 'clothes pin' type hangers keeps it flat and prevents damage to the surface.
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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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I found that it can be used for baking cookies, muffins, tarts, lasagna, and brownies just fine. I have not tried cakes. The size though can be an issue and its best not to have a pan that "just fits" or the edges of the pan don't cook as well as the center. It is trial and error to find the right temperature sometimes but its like that with conventional ovens too. In general, I would say that yes it works for conventional baking as long as you decrease the size appropriately for the size of the oven.
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I haven't tried it in the oven, but it's an amazing abrasive cleaner. I suggest trying it on one small spot to see how it works.