Hearty Air Dry Clay FAQ
Q1.How can I glue pieces of clay together?
A1.We recommend craft glue or carpentry glue fit for paper and wood that turns transparent on drying.
Q2.How can I keep my finished clay flawless?
A2.Glaze it with water varnish, which will repel water and dust. You can also choose clay varnish or sealer from our products.
Q3.Can I wet my clay?
A3.Our super lightweight products do dissolve a little. They can’t be used near water, but they can be made waterproof by coating them with our water-resistant glaze.
Q4.What can I do if my clay turns stiff?
A4.If it has just started drying, a little water will help to make it soft again, but when it is completely dry, that can’t be fixed.
Q5.Can I paint my clay?
A5.Basically, you can paint your clay with any type of paint. We recommend acrylics (ex: Pros Acrylics from Padico) that are clear in color and resistant to fading.
Q6.How long should I dry my finished piece?
A6.That depends on the size and thickness of your piece. To dry the surface takes about 3 hours. To dry completely takes 12 hours to 2 days.
Q7. How to store the clay?
A7. The store unused clay in plastic wrap, an airtight plastic bag or container in an airtight container.
Q8. Is there any shrinkage?
A8. The clay will shrink slightly as it dries
Q9. Is Hearty Clay Saft to use?
A9. Padico products to be enjoyed by many people for a long time, they seek a higher safety standard in every product field. Padico products are tested by public organizations and regulated under the safety standard of each product field. Some products have safety certifications such as the AP seal and the ST seal.
AP seal
It is a certification seal launched by the ACMI (Art and Creative Materials Institute). The products are tested for acute and chronic toxicity, eye or skin irritation, cancer-causing substances, allergies, hormone-disrupting substances and other possible hazards to the human body. These tests are conducted at the Duke University Medical Center by trained toxicologists, which makes this seal extremely reliable.
The materials of Padico products are regulated by the Material Safety Data Sheet and reception tests. They do not use asbestos or substances including asbestos in their products.
Material examples
●talc(a kind of ore named talc ground into powder)
・control size average and distribution of particles, and whiteness
・no asbestos detected
According to "testing methods for asbestos in talc used to make baby powder" issued on November 6, 1987, by the Pharmaceutical and Food Hygiene Committee2(No.1589).
●preservatives and anti-mildew
・They use the amount of preservatives and anti-mildew least necessary to prevent our products from going bad.
・They use preservatives approved by the FDA and anti-mildew used for food.*What is FDA?
FDA stands for the U.S. "Food and Drug Administration." It is a governmental agency within the Department of Health and Human Services and enforces the "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act." It is similar to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan. It approves and regulates the distribution of food and drugs etc. and is responsible for protecting the public health of U.S. citizens.
Since environmental problems become more serious each day, we are making every effort to reduce environmental pollution at Padico. Marking their products and packages for ingredients, and using new materials instead of conventional materials made from substances said to be hazardous to the human body, are some of the things we are doing.
