Modeling Clay: Dry Clay Kneaded with Glycerin (Boy Mechanic, 1925)

A modelling clay that stays workable: dry clay kneaded with glycerin in place of water. Source: The Boy Mechanic, Book 4 (1925), p. 225. Unknown: proportions. Picture: the article.

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Instructions

Knead with glycerin

Knead dry clay with glycerin instead of water, working it thoroughly with the hands. Not given: proportions; add glycerin until the clay is workable.

Materials for this step:

Clay1 dry

Glycerin1 piece

Tools needed:

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Keep it moist

Moisten work in progress, or finished, every day or two and keep it covered so it doesn't dry hard.

Tools needed:

Damp Cloth Cover

Materials

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1
Clay
1 dry
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1
Glycerin
1 piece
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Tools Required

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