Using Supersculpey firm

**StarFyreXXX** · July 21st, 2008, 10:03 AM

quick question.

When I tried this, it is very hard and grainy. After a while of mixing, even though i got it into a round ball, i had grains still coming off it.

The way I use it currently, I mix it with some regular super sculpey. I am now thinking I am getting rid of it's best property..the ability to carve rigid details for faces, etc.

I need to ask those more experienced (I do this for hobby purposes): what is the best way to mix/use firm super sculpey?

Regards.

Sanjay

**maddmaestro** · July 21st, 2008, 11:07 AM

try experimenting with the percentages of the mix...i use a mixture of both as well. while the reg. is too soft i find the firm to bit too hard, so i mix them evenly at times, however if i'm doing something that needs a more firm base for details i add more firm. also i fond the using a pasta poller gives a better mix. i've also heard that freezing the sculpey for 10-15 mins can help with frim it for detail work...although i haven't tried that myself. hope this was helpful...good luck!

Maddmaestro

**g-willy style** · July 26th, 2008, 03:23 PM

Yeah, i freeze my sculpey sometimes... it only stays firm for about 5-10 minutes after you take it out of the freezer though

**rvbhal** · July 26th, 2008, 05:00 PM

Super sculpey sells a diluent(oil).
SS firm I bought was exellent,no mixing needed.

**William Paquet** · July 26th, 2008, 08:55 PM

It will soften with kneading and also by adding regular Super Sculpey or Vaseline as you work it, but after it rests it will again firm up quit a bit. I would recommend softening it to do your rough work, then let it sit over night so you can do finer detail work. I also agree that you should experiment with ratios of clay to find a mix you like.

I have tried freezing regular SS before, and while it certainly makes the clay firm, it also sweats form the room temperature like a cold drink making it difficult to actually work the material.