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Post by BLL on Jul 14, 2008 18:10:10 GMT 12
Has anyone used the polystyrene head armatures? I am just wanting to know what happens to the polystyrene in the oven. I was thinking of making some decor balls over polystyrene. Is there anything special I need to do to it to make it safe?  |
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Post by anubis4 on Jul 14, 2008 19:11:54 GMT 12
I have used polystyrene as a base worked well as it seems the polystyrene melts in the oven. So you need to make sure that the whole thing is sealed well. But I bake everything in side an oven bag to stop the smell anyway.
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Post by blue on Jul 14, 2008 19:18:35 GMT 12
just my three cents worth.........
normal poly -----way toxic..........
poly heads do shrink..... but plenty of folks love and use them : )
secrist head armatures ( $ 10 ) --- great for a first try
or tin foil and tape works up a charm
great idea about the oven bag anubis...... that might be the safest bet.
best of luck Bll .......Im sure it will go magically ;D ;D ;D
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Post by BLL on Jul 14, 2008 19:49:02 GMT 12
cool thanks, sounds like its worth a shot. shopping list: polystyrene balls, oven bags. BTW, countdown here are finally stocking Lindiloo's convection ovens. Now I just have to wait for them to go on special! hmm, and scrounge up some $s.
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Post by fantail on Jul 14, 2008 21:09:34 GMT 12
never tried it -sorry no help
That would be a good idea too, baking outside if you use the polystyrene
so you don't have to worry about the fumes
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Post by storkart on Jul 14, 2008 21:10:16 GMT 12
I haven't used polystyrene but did a few secrist ones. I still have two head armatures if you are interested as I really like making the heads myself now.
I also use the ovenbags, and rest the bags on polyfil fibre to reduce the flat smooth look you can get when baking on a plate.
Also put fibre over thinner parts such as fingers and ears that I worry might fry. So far no problems.
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Post by BLL on Jul 15, 2008 13:10:33 GMT 12
hehehe ... I don't want to try sculpting big baby heads, ta (rotfl) KIS, just thinking of decorating balls with clay. i'll give it a go when I can get around to it, and let you all know how it goes. |
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Post by fantail on Jul 15, 2008 13:54:05 GMT 12
Yes please.
Can't wait to see what you have in mind
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Post by anubis4 on Jul 18, 2008 17:28:51 GMT 12
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Post by lindiloo2 on Jul 19, 2008 9:21:37 GMT 12
Brilliant! best investment ever!!!! turn the temp dial, turn the timer click the lid handle down and relax when timer dings, it turns itself off youll love it |
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Post by anubis4 on Jul 19, 2008 10:14:17 GMT 12
Thanks for that Lindi will have a play today. ;D
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Post by fantail on Jul 19, 2008 11:00:39 GMT 12
Read the instructions and allow lots of air flow
supposedly the bottom won't bake if its on paper/wood surface so you might have to turn over and bake again or bake on tinfoil -not sure still learning (that if its the glass bowl type oven)
you can cover the sculpt with tinfoil if the tops burn so they say
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Post by BLL on Jul 19, 2008 13:04:24 GMT 12
ROTFLMAO SNAP!
got one on Thursday! Burnt a wee babyhead to a crisp lol, trial and error u no. Was going to get an oven thermometer but forgot all about it. The glass chopping board i usually bake on won't fit so its lucky I got some ceramic tiles from Bunnings the other day, just luck. Have made a red/gold pendant, turned out well. just tried the old liquid Fimo (I've been overbaking it in the oven cos it always goes in with other stuff) Looks good. Its going to be sooo fab. 5 minutes to heat up instead of 12, not as long to bake either, will save lots of power EXCEPT at the moment I'm going nuts so baking heaps more than usual - I'm sure I'll settle down soon lol!
Have covered my first poly ball, too scared to bake it yet in case it collapses, but will have to bite the bullet soon.
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Post by BLL on Jul 19, 2008 13:06:02 GMT 12
'course I still don't know how i'm going to pay for it, the credit card has been taking a beating lately. interest is really biting.
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Post by fantail on Jul 19, 2008 15:36:20 GMT 12
Woops forgot to log off hopefully you can sell lots on trademe to cover it if you cover the ball with tin foil will it might not collapse sound like you might soon have lots to show us Hehe hint hint  |
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Post by BLL on Jul 20, 2008 10:40:51 GMT 12
DIsaster! The thing exploded into pieces! I will try the tin foil (you did mean UNDER the clay?) and also maybe wind wire armature around the ball underneath the tin foil.
On another note, I used that dollhouse baby tute to try another teeny babe, and I'm really pleased with how the face turned out - had a couple of goes at it. and the hands and feet were good, but I don't think it baked properly cos the arms both broke when I tried to put it all together. will keep trying.
love my conv-oven!
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Post by anubis4 on Jul 20, 2008 11:02:17 GMT 12
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Post by fantail on Jul 20, 2008 12:18:49 GMT 12
yes I meant under the clay  never expected it to explode ooh a baby and dragons good luck with the baking Anubis an Bll maybe the polystyrene needed a hole in the clay to vent. sounds scary  |
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Post by BLL on Jul 20, 2008 20:55:50 GMT 12
nah - I think the tin foil might be the fix.
can't wait to see those dragons, Anubis. Glad you got your replacement ok. Frankly I'm shocked it was you rather than me that got the dud. That would have been just my luck.
Have fun!
Back to school tomorrow. buggr.
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Post by anubis4 on Jul 21, 2008 14:04:39 GMT 12
Hope all gets sorted out bll, half the fun is in the errors  |
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the first one would shut down after 2 min 
never expected it to explode