Difference between revisions of "Modeling clay"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | 1) A composite, non-hardening material used for modeling. Modeling clay originally made in Italy consisted of a high quality clay mixed with tallow and sulfur (Mayer 1969). Later imitations were made from clay mixed with inert fillers, grease, and oil. Examples of current commercial modeling clays are | + | 1) A composite, non-hardening material used for modeling. Modeling clay originally made in Italy consisted of a high quality clay mixed with tallow and sulfur (Mayer 1969). Later imitations were made from clay mixed with inert fillers, grease, and oil. Examples of current commercial modeling clays are Plasticine®, Klean Klay, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=FIMO%C2%AE FIMO®], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=%20modeling%20clay Farcolina], and Alix modeling clay. |
2) Any natural clay used for modeling. | 2) Any natural clay used for modeling. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | modelling clay; | + | modelling clay; Plasticine®; Plastilina; plastiline; plasteline (sp); modeling wax; Klean Klay; Farcoline; Alix modeling clay; Sculpey; FimoClassic; Premo; Kato Polyclay; Formello; Modello |
== Hazards and Safety == | == Hazards and Safety == | ||
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== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
| − | G. Eggert. 2006. Plastiline: Another Unsuspected Danger. VDR- | + | ° G. Eggert. 2006. Plastiline: Another Unsuspected Danger. VDR-Beiträge 2/2006, pages 112-116 (see Comparisons page to download article)° R. Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row, New York, 1969. |
== Comparisons == | == Comparisons == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * R. Mayer, ''The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques'', Viking Press, New York, 1981 |
| − | * | + | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) |
| − | * | + | * Robert Fournier, ''Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery'', Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992 |
* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeling_clay (Accessed Feb. 10, 2006) | * Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeling_clay (Accessed Feb. 10, 2006) | ||
Revision as of 06:22, 24 July 2013
Description
1) A composite, non-hardening material used for modeling. Modeling clay originally made in Italy consisted of a high quality clay mixed with tallow and sulfur (Mayer 1969). Later imitations were made from clay mixed with inert fillers, grease, and oil. Examples of current commercial modeling clays are Plasticine®, Klean Klay, FIMO®, Farcolina, and Alix modeling clay.
2) Any natural clay used for modeling.
Synonyms and Related Terms
modelling clay; Plasticine®; Plastilina; plastiline; plasteline (sp); modeling wax; Klean Klay; Farcoline; Alix modeling clay; Sculpey; FimoClassic; Premo; Kato Polyclay; Formello; Modello
Hazards and Safety
Some commercial products may contain corrosive sulfur components.
Oily components may migrate into porous substrates.
Additional Information
° G. Eggert. 2006. Plastiline: Another Unsuspected Danger. VDR-Beiträge 2/2006, pages 112-116 (see Comparisons page to download article)° R. Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row, New York, 1969.
Comparisons
G. Eggert. 2006. Plastiline: Another Unsuspected Danger
Authority
- R. Mayer, The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques, Viking Press, New York, 1981
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Robert Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeling_clay (Accessed Feb. 10, 2006)