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When the paste starts to set up, can it be worked the same way as Apoxie Sculpt? I'm using Sculpt for a project, and I wonder if I could 'skin' the surface of the piece with Paste to get the texture I'm going for. If I apply a very thin layer, can I go back into it and add details like wrinkles and stuff with the Paste?
I’ve come across an issue where my apoxie cracks away from another material I try to adhere it to (in this case urethane plastic). I’m doing my best to troubleshoot but I haven’t been super successful in my research. Besides improper mixing/ratios of parts a and b, are there any other reasons why apoxie sculpt might crack after curing? Thanks in advance!
Thanks for your comments - to best answer and trouble shoot this question please email aves@avesstudio.com for support. In short, urethane plastic has elastic properties which make it capable of significant resistance to impact, however that means the adhesion needs some help, I would try and rough up the plastics surface and really this job would be better suited for Aves Apoxie Clay vs Aves Apoxie Sculpt due to the nature of the plastic. If there is flexing and pressure being put on it - in the case of applying to a flexible type material you will have that pop off effect and that could lead to cracking. Apoxie Sculpt works best with hard ridged plastics (if your picking a plastic surface). Please email for further assistance.
I wish there was! you can soften the clay by putting it near a space heater or in the warm sunlight -t hat will help quite a bit. also mixing smaller batches or asking a friend to help you mix it is another suggestion.
I saw a video where someone used a pasta maker. They would crank the two parts through and turn it into small sheets, fold together and repeat until it was thoroughly mixed. They might have been colour blending sculpey, but it might be worth trying with Apoxy Sculpt
You can however mica powder mixing it into the clay will reduce the adhesion properties and the color will not be great - its really best to apply mica powders on top of the Apoxie Sculpt before it cures.
Terrible video. The constant interruptions and the fakest seeming person on a video ever. You should take note of how Cool Tools does their videos. This was painful to watch. Hosts aren't needed for tutorials
if your sculpting or texturing vs just applying to a surface - that would be your next step after application to add texture, or to smooth it and leave it or add details or embellishments. What you do next is up to what your going for ; )
*******That Arm/Shoulder shield was Really Sweet looking. SAVE SOME MONEY And rough in with card board/thin wood/Aluminum Foil and skin it with bondo THEN Detail and beautify with the Ames Clay or Sculpt. It will save $$$$!!*******
Apoxie sculpt it also one of the toughest glues known to man. I think it might even be a better glue than jb weld. I use it to fix broken parts. I used it to glue my broken car door handle years ago and it hasn’t weakened one bit.
Depends on your mold and if you want to let it cure in there. The best kind of mold to use is flexible like silicone or rubber - you can use a simple release agent like olive pile or coconut oil spray in the mold - let the product cure if you like in that mold. If you want to use the mold like a stamp you can do that too using same release agents listed :) we do not recommend hard molds do not let the product cure in a hard mold.
mixing is the key to activation of the product - you need to mix parts A and B really well to make that happen. set a timer for 2 minutes - mix knead and create friction with the product.
Straight from Aves: You didn't use gloves when you mixed it (oil on your hands got in it). You accidentally used 2 As or 2 Bs. And last, you accidentally mixed Apoxie Sculpt with Apoxie Clay.
Why is that woman pretending like she doesn’t know what Apoxie sculpt is, and then gives suggestions like “I use this when I do it” lol 🤦🏼♀️ please edit this.
sorry but it was impossible for me to understand your final summation after watching the video it would have been good to know your conclusion, your accent is quite thick and you spoke too quick to understand anything you said, but the bits and pieces I did understand were helpful
If you have a large project to mosaic, can you work in stages...so that the clay does not dry while you are embedding items? For example, not covering the entire ball at once but doing it in stages for mor calculated mosaic patterns?
I love this stuff, I've used so many 4lb containers of it for years, it is the best product out there for creating with. I use oil paint to make tints and works perfectly. I also use glass as my surface and cornflour.
Here are the full safety & warning statements for *Apoxie Sculpt* and *Apoxie Clay* from *Aves Studio* . ______________________________________________ *APOXIE SCULPT* *Always wear protective gloves (nitrile or equivalent) when combining parts A and B. Always wear both an industrial dust-filtering mask and safety goggles when sanding cured product. Keep out of reach of children.* Safe for adults when used as directed. 24-hour full cure required for hard finishing purposes such as sanding, carving, drilling, machining, etc., to avoid chipping, cracking, or flaking. *Keep containers sealed when not in use.* This product is freeze-thaw stable. Apoxie Sculpt is GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) and Prop 65 (California Proposition 65) Compliant. ⚠ *WARNING! Hazard Statements: [H317] May cause an allergic skin reaction. [H320] Causes eye irritation.* Apoxie® Sculpt conforms to safety standard ASTM International D4236. ______________________________________________ *APOXIE CLAY* *Always wear protective gloves (nitrile or equivalent) when combining parts A and B. Always wear both an industrial dust-filtering mask and safety goggles when sanding cured product. Keep out of reach of children.* Safe for adults when used as directed. 24-hour full cure required for hard finishing purposes such as sanding, carving, drilling, machining, etc., to avoid chipping, cracking, or flaking. *Keep containers sealed when not in use.* This product is freeze-thaw stable. ⚠ *WARNING! Hazard Statements: [H317] May cause an allergic skin reaction. [H320] Causes eye irritation.* *CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:* ⚠ *DANGER! Contains crystalline silica known to be a human carcinogen via respiratory route. Applies only to the cured clay product when sanded or abraded in some manner to create airborne dust.* Apoxie® Clay conforms to safety standard ASTM International D4236.
