Sculpting clay (oil-based) is heated in the oven to soften it for initial massing of your model. Once the clay mass cools, it can be sculpted using carving tools. A heat gun can also be used to heat smaller pieces of clay.
Our Machines
SEM 2FCWD7 clay oven, 1x
Makita HG6500 heat gun, 1x
ProtoLAB supplies automotive sculpting clay, donated from GM-Holden.
TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED
Or, take a class that involves clay sculpting studios:
Ceramic Kiln
Forms made using pottery clay are heated to the point of vitrification, to produce ceramic parts.
