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love the pictures of the kids a lot. they are just so talented. sandie Options Reply How cool is that!!! I never would have thought to use styrofoam in that capacity. Wow...and I just trashed a bunch of it because I didn't have anything to do with it. Now I'm sorry I did. =( I always enjoy the
pictures of your "Kreative Kids"!!! Hearts for Heroes Options Reply Good idea ty for sharing. Ginger Options Reply I love the stuff these kids are doing! But I've heard that styrofoam is a supreme no-no in the oven. I know Europe has a different kind of styrofoam that is okay to bake.... Is that what you're using, or does the fact that you cover it with aluminum foil take away any danger of toxicity?? If that's the case, I think you've opened up a whole new world of possibilities here! Barbara Options Reply I love seeing how your "kids" use polymer clay to make all sorts of wonderful things! You are a great teacher! Ilene Options Reply If you feel like wading
through some jumbled info on various foams, etc. look on this
page (and an advanced Google search at glassattic.com gives some
other hits too) Ya know, I just got DH a combo birthday/Christmas present of some Hot Wire cutting tools (as mentioned on that Glass Attic page), but hadn't given any thought to combining it with clay yet. What's up with that? Teri S Options Reply Bad idea... styrofoam is highly combustible, it emits toxic fumes, and gasses that can lead to things such as flash fires when you open the oven, and leave a residue that can damage the elements and/render the oven useless.. Not to mention, no one needs to be breathing the air from it. It emits. isopentane fumes ("central nervous system depressant. High vapour concentrations may cause headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, unconsciousness and death" ) Click here to read about the fumes. http://www.intox.org/databank/documents/chemical/pentane/cie248.htm Edited 11/28/2005 6:29 pm by Tx_Becca Options Reply Hi Thanks, Options Reply Hello, There's plenty
around keep some you never know when you gonna to use it. Thanks, Options Reply Thanks Ginger, we must
always share our works, otherwise the World will be a boring
place for polymer clay. Options Reply
Well said, Rebecca Don't I recall that some styrofoam when burned emits cyanide gas?? **IF** you do everything right and are lucky it can be used and has been, but the hazards are way too high for me, thanks! Especially with small pets in the house. (Compared to what styrofoam can do in an oven, using polymer clay tools for food is absolutely silly -- you could eat the clay with less serious effects!! Your mileage may vary, I suppose... Sherry Bailey Options Reply Thanks Teri, but I
could live without wading through Glassattic. Is there something
particular you wanted to tell me about? Barbara Options Reply Hi, Options Reply
Hello, Options Reply Hi Thanks, for the
concern and I just explain to Barbara (Clayfeet), about the safty
rule that we must observed at all time when baking any alienated
object in the home oven. You can refer to my reply. Options Reply WOW I didn't know you could put styrofoam in the oven. that opens up sooooooo many possibilities.VBG jayann Options Reply
Hi Garie, I am new to polymer clay and originally found your website when I was looking for tutorials. I fell in love with your little aquafloats as I have a 42 gallon fish tank in my house and I built 300 gallon goldfish pond in my yard. I have not tried to make one yet though, as I too have been worried about the toxic fumes. You see, I do have 3 dogs and a cat on top of the 20 or so fish I have. I think I will finally try it. Thanks for sharing your talent with the world, especially the children. Becky Options Reply Read the above posts. If you're at all worried about fumes, don't use styrofoam in the oven. Sally Pray for Peace in the Middle East and all the world over. Options Reply
..."yes, styrofoam will burn and it is the same as shrinking plastic." ..."Just like polymer clay, never set above the temperature that will cause it to burn and gives out toxic fume." Hi Garie, I was reading the MSDS and it looks like it takes over 600F to actually ignite styrofoam (if I read it correctly), and to avoid temps above 480F generally, but I'd still be concerned about fumes when baking in an oven. Marcella Options Reply From: simgarie
Hi, Thanks, it is fun
to share ideas and technique it will expands a whole new way
of creating thing with polymer clay. Options Reply
Thanks Becky, if I
am residing in your country I will love to pay you a visit and
bring along my Aquafloats. Its a fun place and I love big aquarium,
you can sit there and watch the fishes swimming. Anyway, you
should try to create them don't worry about the fume as the styrofoam
usage is so little. For your information, I have baked box styrofoam
about 1 3/4 inches x 1 3/4 inches, it shrunk to 3/4 inch x 3/4
inch and I bake it for 45 minute and I don't smell any fumes.
At that tiny size the foam is hard just like the plastic hobby
model material. Options Reply Hi, Thanks, Options Reply I agree :o} Options Reply
Hi Garie, Well comne on down to Texas. We have room for you! :) I love my fish too. They are so relaxing. I will try your aquafloats. Though knowing me, they are not going to be wearing blue and black. They may however wear tie dye, or hot pink, or maybe purple. LOL Welcome to our country. Kick off your shoes and stay a while! ;-) Becky Options Reply Hi, I accept your invitation
but, I need to free myself from my busy schedule. Regards, Options Reply hi Garie, I can understand them missing a teach how is so obviously fun and full of live and creativity. You are still more than welcome down here in West Texas. Becky Options Reply ..."if you tossed it onto the ground you can here a " Clink" sound." I had no idea it got that hard. Very interesting. Thanks for the info, Marcella Options Reply
Hi, Options Reply
FREAKIN' COOL! wow! i love 'em! Options Reply
finally someone else ... who doesn't care to 'wade' through the glass attic info. i mean, it's great, tons of info, but i just can't seem to get into it. and i thought it was just me! haha! Options Reply No, it's not just you! There's so much information at glass attic that it's mind blowing! You really need time to read it and absorb it. I've been reading it for over a year and I'm still plowing thru it ! Ilene Options Reply Hi, Regards, Options Reply wow it opens a whole new world... Naama http://www.naamaza.com Options Reply
Yes! it will opens
a new horizon into creativity in polymer clay. http://www.powersourcing.com/sf/expandedpolystyreneresin.htm Regards, Options Reply thank you Garie fro the info- when i added the link you sent to my Israeli messege board i was told by one of the participants exactly the same thing- she said that she also covered a stear poam with Fimo Soft and had no problem with it... sounds even more interesting since it opens more possibilities... we have to look at the bright side... Naama http://www.naamaza.com Options Reply That is so neat. I would have never thought of using styrofoam with polymer clay. Options Reply Yes, Neat is the word,
imagine you can create miniature dollhouses with lighted interiors
and dioramas.............snowy winterland. Regards, Options Reply
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