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Scola Air Hardening Air Drying Clay - Terracotta & Stone

<P>Scola Air-Hardening Clay has all the qualities of traditional clay except that it doesn't require firing, making it ideal for younger and less experienced modellers.</P><P>Drying time will obviously vary according to the thickness and size of the model. Incomplete models can be kept workable under a damp cloth so that modelling can be spread over more than one session.</P><P>More advanced potters can also use this versatile and economical clay as it can be fired if required. Finished models can be coated in PVA glue and decorated with acrylic paint.</P>
  • A natural product, extracted locally in Staffordshire and Shropshire
  • Available in Stone or Terracotta colour
  • Dries in air
  • No need for firing
  • Nylon fibre reinforced
  • Low shrinkage
  • Can be decorated with almost any paint
  • Can be coated with PVA or varnish for a glossy finish
  • Dried pieces can be reconstituted by covering with a damp cloth overnight
  • Wheat- and gluten-free
Order codeMftrs Part No.ColourPack size
06-5439ADC2.5KG/40Terracotta2.5kg
06-0687ADC12.5KG/40Terracotta12.5kg
06-2285ADC1KG/42Stone1kg
06-5433ADC2.5KG/42Stone2.5kg
06-0641ADC12.5KGStone12.5kg
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17 September 2015 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 06-5433
Q. Is it possible to make a slip out of the clay as we are hoping to make some 2 colour medieval tiles using the terracotta as the base colour but need to be able to add a second colour into the mould fairly rapidly.
A. Hi Anne, thank you for your question. You would need to colour the clay using paint once it sets. Adding colour at any other stage may impair the product setting properly.


09 April 2013 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 06-0641
Q. Hi Have just bought 12.5 kilos of Scola Clay. I am a miniaturist and therefore will only use a little at a time. How would you suggest I keep it between use as it might be several weeks between use and will clearly start to dry out if exposed to air
A. Hi Linda. Thank you for your question. Just make sure the bags are sealed really well - as they are delivered - and the clay will stay in the same form as it is originally - as long as they are not exposed too long in air they should last a long time.


01 February 2013 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 06-0641
Q. I sent you a question ref. Nylon reinforced clay. Does firing this clay produce any fumes? and what are the H&amp;S issues of this.? Your reply mention fibreglass burning out in the process but I asked about Nylon. Could you please tell me about Nylon Regards Pete Norris
A. Hi Peter. Thank you for your question. We have spoken to the manufacturers and there are no fumes or handling issues associated with firing this product.


01 February 2013 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 06-0641
Q. What are the H&amp;S issues when firing your nylon reinforced clay? Are there and fumes? does the nylon burn out and create fumes? are there any other issues?
A. Hi Peter. Thank you for your question. The last section of the data sheet says that other than the fibreglass burning away - it is the same as standard firing clay.