Why has my Air-Dry Clay piece cracked?
There are several reasons why a sculpture made with Crayola® may have cracked.
- Forming the Air-Dry Clay around a rigid support or armature is not recommenced. The clay gradually constricts as it dries, and the rigid piece remains the same size. This can result in the clay cracking. If you feel an armature is necessary, it is best to choose one that allows a small amount of give such as crumpled aluminum foil.
- Water can be added to air dry clay to soften or join pieces. However, too much water may result in cracking as the clay dries. If too much water is added, making the clay very soft, allow the excess water to evaporate before molding pieces.
- Air-Dry Clay pieces should be at least 1⁄4 inch in thickness. If the item you created is too thin, cracking may occur.
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The Crayola Repositionable Stickers product was a licensed item. While it was discontinued several years ago, it may be helpful to know the label size 3113 can be located on several software programs. A popular software program is Microsoft Word. To find the Avery 3113 label listed in older versions of Microsoft Word, go to Tools, Letters and Mailings, Envelopes and Labels, Options, and then scroll down the product number table until you locate 3113 — Sticker. This same label size can be found in Print Shop software, near the bottom of the label list.
Information about licensing agreements for the Crayola and Silly Putty brand names can be found at Contact Us or by contacting:Crayola 1100 Church Lane Easton, PA 18044 – 0431 Attn: Licensing Dept. Phone (610) 253.6271
Edwin Binney (1866−1934), was born in Shrub Oak, New York, and C. Harold Smith (1860−1931), was born in London, England, Together, they founded Binney & Smith in 1885, which was incorporated in 1902 and renamed Crayola in 2007.