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Post by silmarillions on Nov 12, 2017 15:39:39 GMT
I am new to polymer clay baking and I have made this beholder with premo clay. The inside is made of metal wire and aluminium paper. www.flickr.com/photos/154198171@N07/38307278076/in/photostream/I believe most of the clay cover ranges from 0.3 to 0.6 centimetre. www.flickr.com/photos/154198171@N07/38307277616/in/photostream/I have a relatively new oven, but do not have an oven thermometer. On the packaging it says to bake for 30 minutes at 275° for each 0.6 centimetre. Also, some people online suggests to bake for an hour instead. I was wondering regarding the specifics of this figurine how long should I bake it (at 275°) and if I should use anything to cover it inside the oven. |
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Post by sgtslag on Nov 12, 2017 21:20:50 GMT
Be careful of over-heating/baking. It will burn. Experimentation is king. Also, check out the maker's web site for great tips on usage and baking.
There are a few books at your local library on this topic, unless it is quite small; in that case, check on inter-library loans.
Also, be aware that it will come out still soft, so handle carefully, until it cools, which is when it will actually harden. Cheers!
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Post by adamantinedragon on Nov 12, 2017 21:40:09 GMT
I would cook it for fifteen minutes and take it out. Let it cool and if it doesn't satisfy you, you can always cook it some more.
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Post by silmarillions on Nov 19, 2017 17:52:41 GMT
Thanks for the help! I baked it 4x 15 minutes at 275° and it didn't burn. I had made some test with small pieces of clay with the same method to be safe.
I'll post some pictures here when its painted.
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Post by sgtslag on Nov 20, 2017 1:10:59 GMT
Go to your local food store, and purchase an oven thermometer, which will hang off the metal rack, inside. This is the best way to be certain your oven is heating to the proper temperature. Many are way off, and this can drastically affect your results: too low, and it will not cure properly; too high, and it will burn. My digital oven seems to operate fairly accurately, but the $5 thermometer is inexpensive piece of mind. Cheers!
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Post by adamantinedragon on Nov 20, 2017 4:15:27 GMT
I've recooked polymer clay several times. Some pieces I've probably cooked up to four times. I have burned polymer clay, but it is more tolerant than you might think. Testing it first is always a good plan.
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Post by sgtslag on Nov 20, 2017 15:57:24 GMT
I tried one of those countertop ovens, the type with the pull-down front door, designed for toasting pizza's, bagels, and such. They are really inaccurate in temperature. Stove ovens have proven far safer, more evenly controlled temperatures. The grocery store thermometer, now that I think about it, is what led me to get rid of the countertop oven, and start using my stove's oven.
Wanted to use an oven dedicated to polymer clays, to keep food from being contaminated. Wasn't worthwhile. Not worried about food contamination anymore: stove's oven is self-cleaning, and it has been run through the cleaning cycle repeatedly since my last clay baking session.
Honestly, I believe the cautions against using the same oven for food, is out of a ridiculous abundance of caution. The amount of chemical cross-contamination is minimal. Haven't baked polymer clay in several years -- memory is a bit fogged. Cheers!
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Post by silmarillions on Nov 20, 2017 22:54:49 GMT
Go to your local food store, and purchase an oven thermometer, which will hang off the metal rack, inside. This is the best way to be certain your oven is heating to the proper temperature. Many are way off, and this can drastically affect your results: too low, and it will not cure properly; too high, and it will burn. My digital oven seems to operate fairly accurately, but the $5 thermometer is inexpensive piece of mind. Cheers! I forgot to mention it but I did buy a 7$ oven thermometer before testing the 4x 15minutes technique and baking the beholder. Thanks! |
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Post by erho on Dec 4, 2017 21:46:37 GMT
I'd say add sculpy and bake, add sculpy and bake, over and over and over. It may crack, but you just add more sculpy and bake! Ive done a DIY post at another forum and thats all I did. Wire and aluminum ball and a glass marble for the eye. The eye stalks still have a little give in them but thats no problem, they dont deform or anything. My Sculpy Beholder |
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Post by SpielMeisterKev! on Dec 5, 2017 2:13:11 GMT
Howdy, Dude... that is RAD! I really like the variation of the stalk eyes. EXALT BUTTON!!!, Kev! |
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Post by Neyjour on Dec 5, 2017 6:45:17 GMT
Wow!!! He looks amazing! Fantastic job on everything. I especially love the eyes, teeth, and that texturing on/around the face.  |
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Post by guppy on Dec 5, 2017 7:05:52 GMT
Okay that is scary - I mean who the hell can manage to flay a beholder while it's still alive *shiver* also excellent sculpt |
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Post by silmarillions on Mar 21, 2018 21:29:45 GMT
 erho your Beholder is amazing, especially the skin around the central eye. This is my finished Beholder. Cooked for an hour at 275°.  |
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Post by erho on Mar 21, 2018 21:34:20 GMT
I love your beholder!
He looks like he is cringing at the lack of practical armor on a female fighter walking into his den!
"Oh no baby, what IS you doin'?"
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Post by margaret on Mar 22, 2018 4:21:52 GMT
Turned out well! I don't think that I have seen a blue beholder before - I like it.
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Post by jennifer on Mar 24, 2018 8:25:30 GMT
I'd say add sculpy and bake, add sculpy and bake, over and over and over. It may crack, but you just add more sculpy and bake! Ive done a DIY post at another forum and thats all I did. Wire and aluminum ball and a glass marble for the eye. The eye stalks still have a little give in them but thats no problem, they dont deform or anything. My Sculpy BeholderThat is sweeet  |
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