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Using a Heat Gun on Polymer Clay
Heat guns can be used to cure small polymer clay pieces or to partially cure a sculpture to harden an area to protect it from damage while working on the rest of the sculpture. Heat guns are not suitable for completely curing large polymer clay pieces. To use a heat gun turn it on either a low setting or if it has a dial set it as close to 275 degrees as you can. Aim the heat gun at the piece and keep constantly moving to prevent burning. Watch for the surface to go dull and darken slightly to determine if the clay has cured. Heat guns take practice to effectively be used for polymer clay and they are the most unreliable of all curing techniques. Burning, bubbling, and blistering of the clay can occur if care isn't taken. Practice on scrap clay first to get the technique down. Always use a heat gun in a well ventilated area. |
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This intel was contributed by Sheryl
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May, 2012
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