microwaving clay ??

bigsled

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i tried clay ( claymagic ) for the first time, i cut the bar into 3 pieces, i found the clay rather hard to knead, is this normal ? is there easier clays to work with?? :nixweiss
 
sorry, i didnt finish, somebody said something about microwaving the clay, wouldnt that just soften it for a minute or so ??
 
yes you can microwave it, i always just leave it out in the sun for a few minutes....softens right up.
 
I have a bucket of warm soapy water, and i just dip it in there and use the soapy water and a towel to lubricate. The warm water makes the clay softer.
 
I either leave the clay is its plastic storage bag, or compress it between my hands for about 10 seconds. The warmth of your hands can soften it pretty quickly.
 
I use wash solution as a lube while washing the car. I keep a small amount of wash solution in a separate bucket with warm water and let the clay it in it a few minutes to soften. I also hold the clay over the bucket religiously when re-kneading, so that if I drop it, it goes in the bucket. I have yet to drop a piece on the ground, knock on wood!
 
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