[Nfb-krafters-korner] Hello everybody!

Sat May 21 03:28:32 UTC 2011

This isn't model magic, but another air dry crayola clay.  It hardens very
solid and hard and almost like stone.
 I think the floor wax would probably work, but at the same time, I do need
a water repellant finish for pieces made from this clay as moisture could
seep into the dried piece and cause problems.

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Annette Carr
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 5:25 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Hello everybody!

If you try the wax finishing on your Crayola Model Magic, I would be curious
to know how it works.  The Model Magic although it dries hard, its dried
state is more like a hard foam.  We no longer have model magic in the house,
and I do not think I've ever owned floor wax.

Annette

Annette

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of River Woman
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 7:52 AM
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I use a brush and just paint it on.

One thing we found though is that the odd brands that you buy are not the
same as the Johnson's Mop and Glow.  They do not have the deep eggshess
sheen and don't look as good. So get the name brand in this as it does make
a difference.

You could use this in any clay project, after it has been bisque fired.

Lynda River Woman
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Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 7:56 PM
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> How do you apply the Mop&Glo? With a brush or a rag?
>
>
> Neva Fairchild
> 972 416-7039
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> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of River 
> Woman
> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 6:38 AM
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> You can call craft shops to see who has it.  Or, go on-line and find 
> it and have it shipped to you.
>
> I use clay from  Standard  Ceramic Supply in Carnegie, PA.  They ship it.
> but this clay requires using a kiln. I use the 103 and 105 Low Fire 
> Clays, and I use the 553 Mid-Fire Clays in my work. I buy my glazes 
> from this place, too. They will ship anything anywhere.
>
> Lynda River Woman
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> From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
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> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 10:04 PM
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>
>> Lynda,
>>
>> Where do you get these types of clay.  I really miss playing with clay. 
>> I
>> loved it when my daughter was into play dough and Model Magic.  I 
>> have fond memories of being a kid and playing with Silly Putty and 
>> that green clay that was hard and stiff until you worked it in your 
>> hands for a while.  I can't say that I was too fond of the smell left 
>> on your hands from it.
>>
>> On my list of ToDo's is to take a Potter's wheel class.  I had a 
>> chance to use one when I was a kid at the residential school for the 
>> blind, but never got to spend as much time doing it as I would have 
>> liked.
>>
>> Annette
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of River 
>> Woman
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 8:17 AM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Hello everybody!
>>
>> Have you thought of clay? You can get self hardening clay, or even 
>> clay that is low fire that you could fire in your home oven.  To pick 
>> up on the idea of using things fron nature that was suggested, you 
>> could use leaves with the clay, too.  You roll it out with a rolling 
>> pin, then roll the leaves or small twigs into the clay. Then give the 
>> "slab" a shape by slumping it over some soft material or wadded up 
>> newspaper....He can make some really nice nature inspired plates or 
>> bowls this way and he can FEEL the images he has made as well as the 
>> shape. After firing this clay, give it a couple coats of Johnson's 
>> Mop and Glow floor wax.  It will bring out the beautty and soft sheen 
>> of this clay.  You could add a little food coloring to the floor wax 
>> if you want a soft color on the clay as well.
>> Lynda River Woman
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>> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
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>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 7:46 AM
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>>
>>> Welcome back dick.  How about introducing him to the flowers and the 
>>> trees, I mean the different kind of leaves.  Kids like to press 
>>> leaves in a book and learn their shape.  Flowers are fun to smell, 
>>> feal and learn to identify.  Even nuts in the fall.  How about going 
>>> to a farm or
>> zoo.
>>> When I was a kid I played with American bricks, every time I got.  I 
>>> liked to build houses, churches and cabins out of Lincon Logs.  I 
>>> think they might even have some that they can make things like cars, 
>>> trucks and rockets.  They are fun and not messy.  It teaches a kid 
>>> about building and creativity.
>>> Terry P.
>>>
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>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 2:32 AM
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>>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Hello everybody!
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>>> Hello again everybody!
>>>
>>> Dick Carlson here once again.  I had to get off many lists for the 
>>> past three months due to being so busy and not available as much for 
>>> a lot of email.
>>> I had to get back on.
>>> Anyway, this was a good list for good ideas and I hope to write from 
>>> time to time.
>>> You guys remember me dealing a lot with my nephew Willy, who just 
>>> turned seven years old.
>>> He's been in school and is doing quite well for what all he's been 
>>> doing so far.
>>> I still look after him and am helping raise him, and things are 
>>> going OK!
>>> There has been some great improvement in some areas as well.
>>> One thing he's asked lately is why we haven't done any art any more.
>>> I guess it's been a little while since we've done anything crafty. 
>>> Hmmm.
>>> Not good!
>>> Anyway, I guess we're going to get back to trying some fun crafts 
>>> for kids.
>>>
>>> Take care,
>>> Dick
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