Did you accidentally leave a piece of foam clay out for too long and now it’s dried out? This guide answers “how do you make foam clay soft again” so you can fix this problem.
You can make foam clay soft again by getting it wet. There’s a few ways you can go about softening your foam clay by getting it wet:
- Spray it with water and knead it thoroughly
- Seal in a bag with a damp paper towel or water overnight
- Microwave it with water in short bursts
- Dip in hot water for 30 seconds and knead it while warm
Be careful not to over-water it or the foam clay will get sticky.
How to Keep Foam Clay From Drying Out
To prevent your foam clay drying out, there’s a few tricks and best practices you should follow:
- Storing unused foam clay –
- Use airtight containers or bags and seal them securely. Remove as much air as possible when you seal it.
- You can add moisture to the container in the form of a damp paper towel.
- Keep your containers in a cool, dark place.
- Storing in-progress projects –
- Wrap up your sculpture in plastic wrap and place it in a sealed bag.
- Mist the project with water.
- While working with the foam clay –
- Keep water handy to wet your fingers and hands as you work with the foam clay.
- Avoid excessive kneading.
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