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armatures and paperclay

updated sat 2 oct 99

 

Lesley Alexander on fri 1 oct 99

To Peggy in Napa Valley, I haven't tried a full scale armature but have
used paperclay extensively to do repairs...a fin that broke off the side
of a fish, for instance, lived thru a bisque when re-attached with a mix of
clay, paper, and white glue (thanks to whoever suggested that in Clayart!.
Recently I broke another piece when a broom handle fell on it after I put
it down carelessly at 3:00 a.m., having just chased two playful raccoons
off the roof... same kind of repair, came thru the bisque fine. Try it and
tell us! Lesley in So Calif.