[Jewelry making - Article 00378] - Re: [Orchid] Delft Clay Goes Crumbly etc.

[Island Gold Works]

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>         I have been casting with Delft clay and have started running
>     into problems. 

    Cliff, I've had my clay for more than 8 years, and still in good
    consistency. I keep an untouched reserve and add to the 'user' clay
    when I think it needs it. BUT, I don't quench. I think thats your
    problem. Let it air cool. I also scrape off talc and burned areas with
    a painters palette knif...works great without wasting. Don't know how
    to restore other than mixing in some new. Good luck, Thomas Blair 
    www.islandgoldworks.com


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