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"Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 1/27/2007 3:57:50 AM   
kellythern


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Status: offline 		Um, what color does Super Sculpey turn when it's cooked?

I'm really, really, REALLY hoping the answer is dark chocolate brown.

(I am not great at taking things out of the oven on time...it's why I don't cook)

If I overcooked it, is it still okay?  I mean, it looks okay, despite being almost black.  You'd never see it after I painted it! 

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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 1/27/2007 7:24:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		hehehe!  i don't know, but it sounds 'done'

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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 1/27/2007 10:34:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		I don't know, but I agree with Beth!

I wouldn't put it in your mouth though

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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 1/27/2007 11:48:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		It was white when it started?? Or is that the sort of beige color sculpey??

When it is baked properly (at about 265 - 275, length of baking depends on the thickness of the piece - figure about 15 minutes for something just a shade over 1/4 inch in thickness) - it is pretty much the same color coming out of the oven as it was going in.

If you paint it, it will probably be fine - I don't think it is in danger of falling apart from being over cooked.

It's always better to set your timer for less time than you think the piece will need. It is also important to get an oven thermometer so you really know what temperature your oven is - they all vary so.



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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 1/27/2007 1:07:20 PM   
LorettaPolaski


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Status: offline 		It's probably hard as a rock now and will be fine.  The problem is the caustic fumes caused from overcooking polymer clays.  Bad for you!  But we've all burned something.  Don't feel bad.  Always watch your art like a hawk when it's cooking.  And invest in an oven thermometer.  The digital ones with the oven probe are the best. 

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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 1/27/2007 5:43:22 PM   
kellythern


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Status: offline 		Ah...it was the beige stuff, so I guess I overdid it.

It's the first time I've ever used my oven in the apartment.  It's gas, too, which I'm not used to.  Guess I'll have to actually watch it while it cooks.  LOL  But how do you know if it's done, then, if it stays the same color?  I mean, if it's black, well, hey!  It's done! 

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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 1/27/2007 6:09:00 PM   
labeana


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Status: offline 		LOL...you are so funny....it shouldn't turn black at all...it should stay about the same color...what I do is to set my timer and carry it with me so I don't forget to get it out of the oven on time....I want to see what you are doing....show pics!!

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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 1/27/2007 7:07:26 PM   
kellythern


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Status: offline 		Well, I'm munchin' on cereal right now, so I'm too lazy to go get the camera, but basically I'm working on some stuff for miniature dollhouses.

I've been intrigued by the tiny little decorations ever since I started up with my teeny tiny little paintings...when I saw on Ebay all the offerings, I got hooked when I saw the tiny little sculpey food people were making.

Since this is my first foray into sculpey, I'm basically experimenting, but I was really pleased with my first piece.  I did a wedding cake (easy shapes).  It looks like a two tier fondant cake.  Then I made some sculpey strips and made ribbons that come off the top of the cake in a bow, then the ends trail down the cake.  I was impressed that I was able to do it!  LOL

Then I made some cinnamon rolls, a little tray (that's pretty sad looking), and some heart shaped cookies.  The cinnamon rolls are easy-peasy....take a strip, blunt the edges, and roll it up!    Of course, all the food is woefully overbaked.    Those little dolls are going to get a shock when they bite into their food!  LOL  That bride is going to be PISSED about her cake.  *snort*

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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 1/27/2007 8:29:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		Kelly - yes, all sculpey clay turns very dark brown or yellow.  All of it!  All of it!

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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 1/27/2007 10:43:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		no no no....it shouldn't turn dark colors, honest!!!

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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 10/10/2007 7:49:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		I know this is an old thread, but in case anyone's having similar problems. Someone told me that you can boil polymer clay! Then it doesn't burn! Isn't that a great idea? You'd have to let it dry out quite a bit afterwards.
I would put it in the oven for a couple of minutes, after it's boiled.

I haven't tried it though - so expect the unexpected - and experiment.


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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 10/10/2007 9:01:43 PM   
Harlan


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Status: offline 		Interesting

Boil it for how long??

Polymer clay cures at 30 minutes at 275 degrees for 1/4" thickness -roughly.  Water boils at 212 degrees so it's possible that it would not reach a high enough temperature to properly cure the polyclay.

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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 10/11/2007 7:35:28 PM   
Harlan


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Status: offline 		Read on one site that it only takes about 3 or 4 minutes of boiling to harden the clay but
 
http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/Clay/CuringClay.htm
"There is some debate about whether boiling cures the clay all the way, but they've been boiling these clays in Scandinavia for years.
Boiling can give you more vibrant colors, especially with the pure white."


It does seem like this method would work with Cernit brand polymer clay because it has the widest range of cure temperatures:
Cernit baking temperature of 215ºF - 270ºF(100º - 130ºC). Almost all the other brands cure at 275 degrees F - and I think Kato clay cures at an even higher temp.
 
 

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RE: "Cooking" Super Sculpey question - 10/11/2007 9:11:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		Oh, that explains it. My friend that told me was living in Norway for the past 5 years. He made models for  museum displays there from the clay.

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