Clayette – Hard Oil Based Clay
Clayette Hard Clay is sulfur-free, nonhardening, odor-free and flexible without being sticky. Clayette is a versatile sculpting medium and utility clay. Its smooth, silky texture makes it an ideal consistency for detailed sculpting. Beyond its excellent sculpting characteristics, Clayette is also a popular option for filling gaps, embedding registration keys in clay, building mold walls and supplementing mould making processes.
Clayette will not oxidize and can be left out or heated and cooled repeatedly without any significant change in the product. Clayette will not melt when heated over 300°F. Clayette is similar to the original Klean Klay. This clay is sold in 900gm blocks. Clayette Soft Clay by Chavant is a non-meltable, versatile non-drying and odor-free modeling clay with the following properties:
Easy to Use
Low Tack Feel
Sulfur-Free
Non-Toxic
Ideal for Mold Walls
Sculpting Tool Friendly
Silicone Friendly
Solvent Friendly
Working With The Clay
Clayette is not self-supporting so an armature will need to be constructed for figurative work. Traditional wood and metal clay tools are recommended for working with the clay. Clayette Hard is usually warmed to a temperature of 46°C to soften it. When it returns to room temperature. it
Smoothing The Clay
Clay Rake tools are often used to initially smooth out the clay surface and make it uniform. Naptha, clear mineral spirits, or 99% isopropyl alcohol on the surface of the clay will help to attain a smooth surface. Citrus based solvents such as D-limonene can also be used but may cause inhibition when molding the clay using silicone rubber.
Shelf Life
Unopened: stored at room temperature away from sunlight or sources of UV, it will have a shelf life of 2 years. The clay should still be useable after that time, but not provide the best results compared to when it is fresh.
Opened: Once opened, place clay in airtight container or wrap completely in plastic wrap and store away from sunlight, dust or sources of UV.
Technical Overview
Colour: Off-White
Durometer: Soft 32A
Tack Level: Low Tack
Wax Content: Medium
Density: Soft 103 lbs/cu.ft.
Softening Temp: 46°C
Specific Gravity: Hard 1.65 g/cc
