I love this stuff, I've used so many 4lb containers of it for years, it is the best product out there for creating with. I use oil paint to make tints and works perfectly. I also use glass as my surface and cornflour.
You can however mica powder mixing it into the clay will reduce the adhesion properties and the color will not be great - its really best to apply mica powders on top of the Apoxie Sculpt before it cures.
Depends on your mold and if you want to let it cure in there. The best kind of mold to use is flexible like silicone or rubber - you can use a simple release agent like olive pile or coconut oil spray in the mold - let the product cure if you like in that mold. If you want to use the mold like a stamp you can do that too using same release agents listed :) we do not recommend hard molds do not let the product cure in a hard mold.
the Apoxie Sculpt all by itself does not require it to be sealed - the product once cured is waterproof and weather proof. If you want to paint or finish the product or preserve color we recommend a primer and paint and sealer - some items just a sealer will do the trick - use your judgment on how heavy the item may be handled. Krylon brand works great, as does Swellegant sealer, I have used clear resins too - those work great and require no primer or paints to make use of that.if you are using it for a large outdoor project we recommend an auto clear sealer. @@alessandrovitor414
I’ve come across an issue where my apoxie cracks away from another material I try to adhere it to (in this case urethane plastic). I’m doing my best to troubleshoot but I haven’t been super successful in my research. Besides improper mixing/ratios of parts a and b, are there any other reasons why apoxie sculpt might crack after curing? Thanks in advance!
Thanks for your comments - to best answer and trouble shoot this question please email aves@avesstudio.com for support. In short, urethane plastic has elastic properties which make it capable of significant resistance to impact, however that means the adhesion needs some help, I would try and rough up the plastics surface and really this job would be better suited for Aves Apoxie Clay vs Aves Apoxie Sculpt due to the nature of the plastic. If there is flexing and pressure being put on it - in the case of applying to a flexible type material you will have that pop off effect and that could lead to cracking. Apoxie Sculpt works best with hard ridged plastics (if your picking a plastic surface). Please email for further assistance.
I wish there was! you can soften the clay by putting it near a space heater or in the warm sunlight -t hat will help quite a bit. also mixing smaller batches or asking a friend to help you mix it is another suggestion.
I saw a video where someone used a pasta maker. They would crank the two parts through and turn it into small sheets, fold together and repeat until it was thoroughly mixed. They might have been colour blending sculpey, but it might be worth trying with Apoxy Sculpt
I love this stuff, I've used so many 4lb containers of it for years, it is the best product out there for creating with. I use oil paint to make tints and works perfectly. I also use glass as my surface and cornflour.
Great tips thank you for sharing
One of your most informative!
This is a good video. I didn't know you could do so many things before it cures.
thank you so much for your kind comments,we will be doing more of these soon! please excuse the armature video intro LOL ; )
Can I mix mica powder with the clay while mixing it to create a different color?
You can however mica powder mixing it into the clay will reduce the adhesion properties and the color will not be great - its really best to apply mica powders on top of the Apoxie Sculpt before it cures.
Do I need to use a release agent when using apoxie sculpt in a mold?
Depends on your mold and if you want to let it cure in there. The best kind of mold to use is flexible like silicone or rubber - you can use a simple release agent like olive pile or coconut oil spray in the mold - let the product cure if you like in that mold. If you want to use the mold like a stamp you can do that too using same release agents listed :) we do not recommend hard molds do not let the product cure in a hard mold.
If you don't have the disposable rubber gloves. Is it okay to us cloth gloves?
Please use nitrile or latex gloves only
@@eringerlach4388 okay, thanks!
If using mica powder to color it before it cures, does that need to be sealed afterwards, or will it just be permanently stuck to it and not wash off?
I do prefer to seal it if its going to be touched allot - but I have stuff that is not sealed and looks great too.
@@avesclay how do you seal it?
the Apoxie Sculpt all by itself does not require it to be sealed - the product once cured is waterproof and weather proof. If you want to paint or finish the product or preserve color we recommend a primer and paint and sealer - some items just a sealer will do the trick - use your judgment on how heavy the item may be handled. Krylon brand works great, as does Swellegant sealer, I have used clear resins too - those work great and require no primer or paints to make use of that.if you are using it for a large outdoor project we recommend an auto clear sealer. @@alessandrovitor414
I’ve come across an issue where my apoxie cracks away from another material I try to adhere it to (in this case urethane plastic). I’m doing my best to troubleshoot but I haven’t been super successful in my research. Besides improper mixing/ratios of parts a and b, are there any other reasons why apoxie sculpt might crack after curing? Thanks in advance!
Thanks for your comments - to best answer and trouble shoot this question please email aves@avesstudio.com for support. In short, urethane plastic has elastic properties which make it capable of significant resistance to impact, however that means the adhesion needs some help, I would try and rough up the plastics surface and really this job would be better suited for Aves Apoxie Clay vs Aves Apoxie Sculpt due to the nature of the plastic. If there is flexing and pressure being put on it - in the case of applying to a flexible type material you will have that pop off effect and that could lead to cracking. Apoxie Sculpt works best with hard ridged plastics (if your picking a plastic surface). Please email for further assistance.
Is there some kind of mixing machine that exists as one of my hands is hurting from so much mixing?
I wish there was! you can soften the clay by putting it near a space heater or in the warm sunlight -t hat will help quite a bit. also mixing smaller batches or asking a friend to help you mix it is another suggestion.
I saw a video where someone used a pasta maker. They would crank the two parts through and turn it into small sheets, fold together and repeat until it was thoroughly mixed.
They might have been colour blending sculpey, but it might be worth trying with Apoxy Sculpt