Iron Clay may be used for different purposes like e.g. making your own home or garden decorations. It also contains some brass, copper and bronze. The finished piece consists largely of iron and is suitable for magnetic objects. In order to avoid rusting, you may treat it with a protective solution.
The clay comes in powder form.
PREPARATIONS
Mix powder with water in a bowl. Roll the lump clay out and fold over again and again until it gets smooth.
WORKING WITH THE CLAY
You can roll it out, cut it, texture it etc. Pieces can be joined together with a paste.
FIRING
This clay can be fired in electric kilns only. 2 steps with activated coconut carbon. Shrinkage 9-17% (Cherry Iron).