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catlady13 · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject: glazing for outdoor display

Hi...can polymer clay be glazed to put outdoors...I made a peace buddy birdfeeder and want to hang it outside..thanks[/img]

Naomi · Clay Captain Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Posts: 26 Location: USA

Only water-based finishes should be used on polymer clay because oil-based finishes have components in them that react poorly with polymer clay over time. I've always gone by this rule of thumb: oil-based finishes are more long lasting when it comes to weathering the outdoors than water-based finishes. I am just not familiar enough with finishes to know if there are water-based finishes that are durable enough for the outdoors.

Polymer clay, sealed or unsealed, is not recommended for anything that comes into contact with food, drinks, or one's mouth.

catlady13 · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:39 pm Post subject:

Thanks so much...I really like this little piece I have done and decided to keep it indoors Very Happy

I wouldd hate to oil glaze it and then have it ruined in time Crying or Very sad

Magenta · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 12:49 pm Post subject:

It also would have been a shame if you did use it and it poisoned the birdies that were eating from it.

catlady13 · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 5:15 pm Post subject:

Oh dear...I do like the birdies, but I didn't even think of this!!!!!THank-you Crying or Very sad