What is Cernit clay?Cernitclay is a soft, malleable polymer clay that can be worked endlessly. The porcelain appearance of semi-opaque clay after firing will add originality to all your creations. It is particularly well-suited to making small figurines, doll faces, characters and beads. Discover a wide range of colors on our site, and have fun mixing them to create new ones. Note that they can be mixed with other Cernit clay products.
Cernit Number One is the classic range for all modelling needs. Use modeling tools as well as texture plates, silkscreens or wooden rollers to give relief to your creations.
Firing Cernit polymer clay :
1. Cut a piece of Cernit and knead the clay gently to make it soft and moldable. Always work the clay with clean hands on a clean surface.
2. Preheat your electric oven to between 110°C and 130°C / 230°F and 266°F. Do not use a microwave oven.
3. Bake for a maximum of 30 minutes.
4. Once baked, your Cernit creations will be solid enough to work on: sculpting, sanding, painting,.... Cernit clay is the shiniest clay after sanding.
How to store Cernit clay once opened: we recommend you store your cernit clay at room temperature in crystal paper, then in an airtight box. Be careful not to put Cernit clay in contact with PVC, polystyrene or expanded polystyrene.
Less well-known than Fimo clay, Cernit has many advantages. It doesn't stick to fingers, doesn't stain and is odorless. These are the arguments that will help you choose between Cernit and Fimo. What's the difference between Cernit and Fimo clay? When you're a beginner, it can be hard to know which polymer clay to choose ! We've compared the different brands of polymer clay for you . After that, it'll be easy for you to choose your clay.
Take a look at our Cernit tutorials for inspiration, such as the CERNIT polymer clay citrus earrings or the Tagua seed necklace.
New to polymer clay? We've put together a list of the materials you'll need for Cernit, Fimo and other types of clay. Our tips and technical sheets will help you to make beautiful jewelry with Cernit and polymer clay.
Need ideas and tips? Visit Cernit's Instagram page to discover its creations, tips and news.
Details:
Range: Cernit Number One
Color: Burgundy
Color code: 411
Weight: 56 g
Dimensions: 70 x 50 x 14 mm
Warning:
- Only for children over 8 years of age, under adult supervision - precautions for use must be made clear to children before use.
- Safety standards EU EN 71/1/3/5/9.
- Do not put in mouth.
- Do not exceed cooking temperature - maximum 130°C / 266°F, harmful gases may develop - or maximum cooking time of 30 minutes,
- Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
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