Get fingerprints off polymer clay?

[skytteflickan88]

There was a thread on how to get fingerprints of sculpey, something about lighter fluids? What would work on polymer clay?

[elee0031]

I generally would use a clean paint brush, dipped in some water and apply it to the surface of sculpey to smooth out finger print marking left behind.

[willowswarlok]

Since Sculpey is oil based and not water based, i use Lighter Fluid. I found that out years ago and have never looked back.
Just pour a little out into a plastic cup or plate and brush it on. Dont flood the sculpey or it will do like mush. Use a soft brush to remove any strokes left behind.

Lighter fluid will help to blend joints, melt stray lumps of clay and smooth areas. Although the fluid will help to smooth, you will still need to sand after. I use those sanding pads

You'd be surprised at how many uses Lighter Fluid has around the home and art studio. It even says so on the side of the tin.

Hope that helps

[henz]

Jan 25, 2014 8:56:52 GMT -5 willowswarlok said:

Since Sculpey is oil based and not water based, i use Lighter Fluid. I found that out years ago and have never looked back.
Just pour a little out into a plastic cup or plate and brush it on. Dont flood the sculpey or it will do like mush. Use a soft brush to remove any strokes left behind.

Lighter fluid will help to blend joints, melt stray lumps of clay and smooth areas. Although the fluid will help to smooth, you will still need to sand after. I use those sanding pads

You'd be surprised at how many uses Lighter Fluid has around the home and art studio. It even says so on the side of the tin.

Hope that helps

Interesting. I've never used this before, and I'm sick of all the sanding. Worth trying out man?

[Sineya]

Does lighter fluid present a problem during the kiln stage?