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Guide to Beadwork - ONLINE BEADING GLOSSARY |
Originated for field use by the German military for creation of quick repacement parts, this relatively soft clay bakes into durable plastic in a regular oven. When the clay is heated, it becomes a straight molecular chain (hard) polymer, stable and safe for for decor and normal wear, though NOT recommended for containment of potable water or food stuffs.
Expert hand-blending, cutting, forming, and reduction techniques are integrated using 'raw' polymer clay, forming abstract or depictional art 'canes', slices from which are then applied to beads, giftware, etc.
Source: web reseach (Sep 2005)
