How To: Repairing Breaks in Metal Clay
Published: November 5, 2007
Unfired pieces: Set aside the broken pieces until they are completely dry. Use a fine-tip paintbrush to draw a thin line of water along the broken edges. Dip the paintbrush in slip, and apply a bead of slip along the break. Press the pieces together, and set them aside to dry completely. Add additional layers of slip until the join is no longer visible. Smooth imperfections with a moist, fine-tip paintbrush.
Fired pieces: Use Art Clay Silver Oil Paste to repair breaks in fired clay. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for application and firing. |