How do you work with dried out modeling clay?

Answer 1

You don't. It will harden somewhat on the outside and gets a crusty feel, but it never seems to harden completely. I think the reason is that it has an oil in the base so it stays moist and soft. If you try to bake it, it will break apart when you pick it up. Something that does harden, can be molded, and comes in different colors is Femo. I am not sure of the cost of it, though. Depending on what you are making you could try the cheap paper mache' method. Take strips of newspaper, put them in a glue or wheat paste, clear off the excess paste and then place it on a mold or frame to get the shape you want. Let it dry. Takes about 2 days to dry and then you can paint it.

Answer 2

Well one way I freeze it is just by putting it in a plastic bag our wrap. I leave it in the freezer depending on the size to make sure how long out would take. I don't really see the point of freezing modeling clay since most of the ones I get are oil based, which would soon unfreeze and become back to its original state or all mushy...

Answer 3

you have to put water salt and flour and then bake at 365 degrees or microwaze for 7 to8 min.

Answer 4

you just mix some of the old dried out clay with some water but not to much or it will just become a big huge mess

Answer 5

you can't