CERNIT Number One Opaque Polymer Clay 56g Cupcake

Cernit is a modelling polymer clay that contains PVC and plasticizer. Polymerising happens during baking. The clay hardens.

Polymer clay can be used from 8 years. It is liked for making decorative items such as jewellery (earrings, bracelets, pendants...), figurines, accessories, miniature food or even for customisation and restoration of furnitures.

Children as well as adults or professionnal artisans or jewellery makers use this polymer clay.
The large colour range allows begins and more experienced users to vary shades without having to mix colours.

How to use polymer clay Cernit ?
Once unpacked, the clay has to be kneaded in the palm of the hand before starting modelling so that it goes softer and easier to work with. The clay should be used with clean hands on a clean surface as well to prevent any dirt or dust to get in the clay.
There are as many uses as one could imagine ! Cernit can be moulded, sculpted, with or without tools, printed or mixed with stones, pearls, feathers, powders, paints....

How to bake polymer clay Cernit ?
The Cernit clay polymerises between 110 and 130°C (230-266°F) in a preheated oven. Baking time is of 30 minutes. Temperature should be respected unless harmful gases could develop and the colour could be corrupted.
Be careful, this clay cannot be baked in a microwave oven! After baking, the clay is waterproof. Also, it can be baked several times if you wish to add bits to your work.

When you are done baking, the clay can still be worked with. It can be sanded, drilled, varnished according to the finish you like. For polishing, start with sanding gently the clay with a fine-grain sandpaper. Finish with a polisher to get a maximum glossy effect. After some time, if it rubs clothing the clay could loose some of the glossy. Then, it has to be polished again. The result will be the same as with varnish. However, varnish will resist the rubbing and does not need to be applied again.

As soon as your piece of clay is baked and maybe polished, you can still work on it by adding acrylic paints, oil paints, mica powders or varnish.

How to store polymer clay Cernit ?
Once the packaging is open, Cernit can be stored in that same package or in a plastic wrap, to the ambient temperature. You can keep it like that up to 3 months.

Safety
Our Cernit does not contain any phtalates. Children should not be left without a wath while using the clay. This product must not be put in the mouth and we advise to wash hands after each use.
One should not eat, dring or smoke in an area which is dedicted to modelling Cernit.

Why should you buy polymer clay Cernit ?
- After baking and sanding, the creations have a glossy finish
- Baked Cernit keeps some flexibility, it does not break easily. This is a big asset for some specific work. The clay is resistant thogh absolutely not crispy. Due to this amazing flexibility, Cernit stands out from the competition. It is your perfect match for creating flowers, bracelets with no clasp or other fine jewellery that needs to keep a certain flexibility.
- The wide colour range allows beginners to have a large choice. For experiences polymerists, the mixable colours make even more colours and effects possible. - - Primary colours are also available in bigger packaging (500g) to create your own blend of colours.
- Cernit does not stain hands or tools
- Even during baking, Cernit is odourless
- Cernit is more flexible than the competition