+Cryptosporidium-623 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Hi. I've mostly been working with Epoxy Putty and JB Weld for creating custom cache containers which, although fairly durable, has proven a bit expensive for larger projects. Does anyone have any experience with "Super Sculpey" used in custom cache containers, specifically in the areas of ice/snow and expansion/contraction durability? Quote Link to comment
+buzzkill2 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I have been using Sculpey clay. I was a bit worried the first time I made one, sat it on my deck for the winter. It was in an unprotected spot and lasted the whole winter. In my area we got huge amounts of snow that winter. It came through without a problem. Sculpey is a clay you bake after baking, I paint it then cover it with an outdoor clear coat. The first Sculpey cache has been out almost a year now. The only repairs I have had to do is when the glue I used failed or when a cache has been stolen. I made two of each cache for this reason. I can swap it out and repair as needed without having to really change the container. I mold the glue around a water type container then bake. (make sure container is bakeable) There are other ways to do this without baking the container. But, this post is getting to long, email if you need more information. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Like you, I've only worked with Epoxy putty (great stuff, but it sets up too quickly sometimes), but I know other cachers that have worked with the Sculpy clay and they speak very highly of it. I know of one fake dog poo cache made with it that lasted for several years in Minnesota before it went missing. Quote Link to comment
+DarkZen Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I've used it to make caches. It's east to use and I have not had one fail yet. Quote Link to comment
+Ecylram Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 How about painting? Any experience with what paints do or don't work? Quote Link to comment
+DarkZen Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 How about painting? Any experience with what paints do or don't work? I use enamel then hit it with a shot of clear sealer when it's dry. Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 After they've been baked, polymer clays like Super Sculpey are essentially the same as PVC pipe material. So paints, glues, etc. that work for PVC should work for baked polymer clay too. Quote Link to comment
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