Characteristics

• Art Clay Bronze is a clay material made from alloy powder, binder and water that you can use to make a wide range of pieces such as jewelry, craft designs, and objects like sculptures and models. Art Clay Bronze can be fired and its alloy powder fuses together in an electric kiln using carbon under reducing atmosphere, with the resulting fired piece being solid alloy (Copper 90%, Tin 10%). The percentage of alloy powder in Art Clay Bronze in the clay state is 90%.

Instructions for use

• Due to the differences between Art Clay Bronze and other Art Clay series clay (ie. Art Clay Silver), the clays may contaminate each other if mixed accidentally during preparation. This can occur by using shared tools. It is therefore recommended to use separate tools for each type of clay. If this is not possible, please clean the tools carefully after each use to limit the chance of contamination.
• If Art Clay Bronze and other Art Clay series clay was mixed, features and conditions for drying and firing would be changed which may break the piece. The manufacturer and sellers will not be responsible for any firing result or accident with wrong use.
• Wash your hands well after using the product.
• After firing in the kiln, if oxide layer was found on the piece, use pickling solution such as a powder-form pickling compound to remove it.
• Follow the written instructions carefully, and do not use this product for any other purposes other than those stated in these instructions.
• Do not bend the fired piece with unreasonable pressure.

Storage

• Please use the product as soon as possible after opening the original product package.
• After opening your package of clay, the surface of Art Clay Bronze will naturally start oxidizing and the color will darken if left in the open air. If you see a darkened surface appear, scrape off the darkened layer and use the internal clay to make your piece.
• To avoid oxidation of unused clay after unsealing the original product package, please wrap in several layers of plastic wrap tightly, and then place in a zip-up type plastic bag, or an air tight container. Do not use a rubber band as it may discolor the clay.
• Keep the clay indoors at a moderate room temperature and out of direct sunlight.

Warning & Caution

Warning

• This product may crack and burst during firing if insufficiently dry.
• Oxygen is consumed during firing and smoke and gas emissions may result. Please fire in a well ventilated area.
• Do not place just-fired pieces on any flammable surfaces or combustible materials as the piece will be extremely hot and could cause a fire.

Caution

Take precautions against burns from the heated clay when drying, firing, and after firing.Keep out of the reach of children. If the product comes into contact with eyes or mouth, please rinse thoroughly with running water. If problems persist, please see a doctor.Be aware that some people are allergic to bronze. The level of reaction is different according to the individual, from light to severe. If you do have an allergy against bronze and work with and/or wear bronze accessories made from the product directly on the body, some kind of allergic reaction may occur. If in doubt, please seek medical advice from a qualified medical practitioner before use.