How to Dry Prang Modeling Clay

Air-Drying Clay

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  Create a shape or structure using Prang air-drying clay. Keep the clay moist while designing the shape.

• 2

  Set your sculpture on a sturdy table in a warm room. Allow the sculpture to sit for 24 hours.

• 3

  For a smooth texture, sand with a medium or fine-grit sandpaper. Add paint, stain or varnish as desired and air-dry for another 24 hours. For a shiny finish, fire your sculpture in a kiln. Most sculptures need a temperature of about 1750 degrees and a bake time of about 18 hours.

Nondrying Clay

• 4

  Design your clay sculpture. Do not worry about keeping the clay wet, as nondrying clay stays malleable regardless of temperature or water content.

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  Immediately bake clay in the oven for one hour at 350 degrees. Allow the clay to cool before handling.

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  Apply paint, varnish or stain as desired. Because Prang clay is available in a variety of colors, you may wish to add nothing but a coat of varnish. Allow paint, varnish or stain to dry.

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  Fire your sculpture in a Kiln.