American Art Clay Co., Inc - AMACO® - shop talk

Arts & Activities, Feb, 2004

The AMERICAN ART CLAY CO., INC. (AMACO[R]) introduces Stonex[TM] a white, self-hardening modeling clay. Stonex is sold in a moist form in two, five and 25 pound packages. Stonex joins Marblex[TM] (gray) and Mexican Pottery Clay[TM] (red) in the AMACO family of self-hardening clays. Stonex is AP nontoxic and is ready to use for all methods of modeling, including wheel throwing and sculpture.

When completely dry, finished pieces are durable, but not waterproof. Finished pieces can be decorated with AMACO Rub 'n Buff[R], school paint, tempera, acrylics or liquid crayons. After decorating, pieces can be sealed and made water-resistant by coating with shellac or varnish. For more information, visit online at www.amaco.com, call (800) 374-1600 or circle No. 400 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.