Q. How long is the working time?
A. Working time depends on the room temperature. Usually around 2 hours but lower or higher temperatures can change the cure time of epoxies dramatically

Q. Can the cure time be speeded up?
A. Yes the cure time can be reduced to a few minutes by using heat. Many ceramic and antique porcelain restorers use an oven to speed cure Cold Clay.

Q .What is the shelf life?
A. Kept in cool conditions in the sealed container the shelf life is 6 months. The product may become stiffer during this time but may still be usable after many years of storage.

Q. How do you mix it?
A. See the "how to mix it" link at the top of this page.

Q. It seems very soft when first mixed, is this how it should be?
A. Heat is generated by friction when epoxy putty is being mixed, this heat will soften the clay slightly. If left to cool for a few minutes the clay will be stiffer.

Q. Can it be made thinner or runnier?
A. Yes small amounts of water can be added to reduce the viscosity. Our distributor www.restorationsupplies.co.uk also sells a specially formulated thinner made from resins which will reduce the viscosity and make the Cold Clay much easier to spread in thin layers.

Q. Will it repair cracks?
A. Cold Clay will fill very fine or very wide cracks in antique porcelain and ceramics. However it is not designed to used as an adhesive for close joints.

Q. Does it stick to other materials such as plastics?
A. Cold Clay has very strong adhesive power, it will stick to itself and most other materials with a very strong bond. some flexible plastics may need a primer.

Q. Will it adhere to smooth surfaces such as porcelain and glass?
A. Yes Cold Clay has good adhesion to these materials.

Q. Will it shrink?
A. There may be very slight shrinkage, this may only be .05% and would be unnoticeable compared to real clay.

Q. Is it waterproof?
A. Yes Cold Clay is waterproof when set, it will not soften in water. Cold Clay will also cure underwater.

Q. Can it be used for large sculptures?
A. There is no limit to the size

Q. I build in stages, will it stick to itself?
A. Yes Cold Clay has excellent adhesion to itself.

Q. I collect wargaming models can I use Cold Clay to make parts and attach them to my figures
A. Yes you can

Q. Which tools are best for modelling with?
A. Any pottery or modelling tools can be used.

Q. Can it be painted?
A. Yes any type of paint can be used

Q. Is it toxic?
A. The cured product is non toxic

Q. Should I wear gloves or barrier cream?
A. There is a very slight possibility that some people may be have an allergic reaction to Cold Clay. It is advisable to wear gloves when using this product.

Q. Can it be sanded to a smooth finish?
A. Yes Cold Clay has a very fine grain structure, once cured it can be sanded and polished to a very smooth, glass like finish. Porcelain and antique ceramic restorers require a putty which is easy to sand and polish yet is strong and highly adhesive.

Q. Can I drill holes in it?
A. Yes you can drill and tap holes in Cold Clay

Q. Can I use it to cast in a rubber mould.
A. Cold Clay is a putty it is too thick to pour. However you can press the putty into a mould.

Q. Can you recommend a release agent for moulds.
A. Talc is the best release agent,

Q. Does it need to be primed before painting?
A. Depending on the type of paint you may need a primer. Cold Clay takes paint very easily but some paints have poor adhesion on whatever surface you apply them to.

Q. Can I print onto Cold Clay or use decals?
A. Yes you can

Q. I want to repaint my model, can I use paint stripper to remove the old paint?
A. Some types of paint stripper may dissolve Cold Clay.

Q. I use Milliput and Magic Sculp to make models but I find those epoxy putties have limitations. Can I finish my Milliput model with Cold Clay?
A. Yes Cold Clay will adhere to Milliput and Magic Sculp

Q. Is Cold Clay good for fine detail?
A. Yes Cold Clay is excellent for fine detail. Many antique porcelain and ceramic restorers use Cold Clay for very fine detail such as modeling fine fingers or flowers.

Q. Where can I buy it?
A. You can buy direct from our distributor www.restorationsupplies.co.uk. See the link at the top of this page

Q. Do you supply wholesale quantities for reselling?
A Yes our distributor would be happy to negotiate discounts for volume or regular orders.