Jack-O-Lantern Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I was wondering if using clay to cover part of a blade would work for temper coloring designs. Modeling clay in particular. Would it damage the blade? Is there an easier method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinobi Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Depends if the clay will expand or contract or dry up at 4 or 500 degrees, or straight up melt if it's something like plasticene. A really viscous oil or oil clay might be easier to control and provide a better oxygen barrier, might also smoke out the place so keep that in mind too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack-O-Lantern Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thank you. I'll share if I can pull it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 This is not about the yellow-blue tempering colors, but it might be useful anyway: bad link removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Tempering colors are simply oxides that form on the surface of the material, depending on the material it will indicate how hot you got the material. These colors will rub off real easy.....unless you clear coat or something these colors will not stay.....put on on a shelf or behind glass they will last forever. But if you plan to use the piece....They will disappear. Have fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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