[Jewelry making - Article 01211] - Re: [Orchid] Clay

[Judy Willingham]

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    Hello Will, 

>         shop today (Michaels). They have clay, but no one was able to
>     tell me whether this clay could withstand the hot wax poured onto
>     it. 

    	Have you thought of ceramic clay?  It certainly won't deform when
    exposed to hot wax.  As long as it is kept in a sealed container, it
    remains pliable indefinitely.  If it becomes too stiff, one simply
    kneads in some water - messy, but effective. Just a thought.  Judy in
    Kansas 

Judy M. Willingham, R.S.
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
237 Seaton Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan  KS  66506
(785) 532-2936


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