To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org>
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 20:04:40 +1000
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Differences between Clays...


Ahhh, I see, so why not coat the plaster "plug" with a Vinyl spray before 
applying the clay...would be a lot easier than mucking around adding oil and 
stuff to "refresh" your Plastalina. Again when finished simply rub the plug 
over with your hand and viola it is removed....for that matter a thin layer 
of latex painted on might work too?
As to the rest...... I didnt realise you lived in such a clean dust free 
environment...going outside must be a real trauma for you, but I cant 
understand how you think a water based clay can remove the oil from your 
skin (it cant) and yet happily slap hydrocarbons all over the place to 
remove an oil based substance from your hands and Stains? have you ever got 
latex on your shirt? and youre worried about some mud? Who has EVER used a 
release agent for organic clay and plaster????? Why would you??? Maybe THAT 
was your problem, I occasionally use Vinyl spray when making a latex mold on 
clay to stop mud penetrating the latex if I get too physical applying it but 
not always and God invented the $1 spray mist bottle to stop clay from 
drying too quick, cracking, creating dust (if thats a concern) and going 
hard. I wouldnt use organic clay for papier mache without a layer of plastic 
film and to wash your hands and surfaces of organic clay? just use fresh, 
clean (and some may say God given) pure water....beautiful.
Extra tip: oil/solvent based dirt on the hands? I reach for the clothes 
washing powder if I dont have a proprietary soap handy (Salvol, handicleen 
etc). Moisten and use as a scrub then rinse...exfoliates as you clean!

D.

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