![]() ![]() But they do mix nicely and I found that some yellow added to the aqua made a light spring green. While the red, purple, and blue are quite saturated (and not as transparent), the yellow, pink, and aqua are remarkably clear. When baked at 300☏ (150☌), each of the Pardo Colored Translucent samples were far more clear than when I baked them according to label directions. You can click on any picture to make it bigger and see the details better. Comparing Pardo baked per package directions to Pardo baked hot. ![]() On the left are baked clay (thick, then thin) baked at 250☏, and on the right is baked clay (thin, then thick) baked at 300☏.Īnd if that comparison isn’t so easy to see unless they’re side-by-side, here’s a better diagram. You can easily see how the colors are clearer when baked hot. The samples baked cooler have far more inclusions and little air pockets in the body of the clay. These were not introduced during conditioning. They seem to be inherent in the way Pardo is. They’re even present if you take a slice directly from the block and bake that. Also note that Pardo doesn’t change color appreciably when it’s baked at a hotter temperature. I have found that alcohol inks can degrade when baked at high temperatures, leaving dull colors after baking.īecause Pardo Translucent Art Clay is clearer than other brands of translucent clay, and because it’s very, very strong, it means that you have more design options than ever before. I made a simple bowl using the flower cutters that I wrote about recently. How’s that for translucent? And yes, for some reason, there were lots of plaques. These are quite thick…thinner pieces would have less plaques and still be quite strong. So…how strong is Pardo Translucent? These flowers were cut from sheets rolled on a #2 on my Atlas. Maybe 4 playing cards? And look what I can do to this bowl. No, it doesn’t break or crack or shatter. And yes, when I set it down on the table it unrolled just fine and was back to a normal bowl shape within a couple of minutes. So don’t fear using this clay for making jewelry and other items that need durability. This clay is up to the challenge! And for the record, I baked this at 300☏ (150☌) for 35 minutes. Oh…always cover your clay when you bake, especially translucent polymer clay.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |