How to Soften Clay with a Microwave is one of the three ways to soften it.
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Even if the clay has been left uncovered, it's difficult to shape and use it as it gets older.Even the hardest clay can be salvaged.You can use a variety of methods to improve the clay.Rock-hard clay can be transformed into flexible, supple clay using one or several of these methods.
Hold the clay in your hands to warm it up.If the clay is hard, lay a hot water bottle over it and microwave it for 10 seconds at a time.Roll out the clay into a snake shape after kneading it with your hands for about a minute.Rolling out the clay will make it soft.If you can't roll it out with your hands, use a rolling pin.Read on to learn how liquid diluent can be used to make clay.Did the summary help you?