Some Frequently asked Questions relating to Paper Magiclay

Question:
How do you handle Paper Magiclay?
Answer:
Rolling the clay out on wax paper stops it from sticking and tearing If the finished piece is left in high humidity mould will develop so you should seal your finished pieces with an Arbee spray varnish(matte or glossy)

Question:
How do you colour Paper Magiclay?
Answer:
This clay comes in white and can be coloured in two different ways. 1. Add water based paint to the moist clay and knead the piece until you have achieved the desired colour. 2. Once the piece is dry it can be painted and shaded as desired

Question:
How do you stick pieces of the clay together?
Answer:
When the clay is moist it sticks together with a strong bond. Once the clay is dry it may be necessary to use a craft glue to ensure bonding, particularly with small pieces. Use water and hand lotion to keep the clay moist while working it into shape

Question:
What is Paper Magiclay?
Answer:
This is an air dry polymer clay which has a soft suede like appearance and feel when it is dried. It is easy to work with and can be rolled out very thinly to create flower petals and figurines. Any unued clay can be wrapped in clingwrap and stored in an airtight container.