How to preserve clay figures

Abstract: Clay figures are hand-kneaded. Compared with finished figures, they are less strong. If you pay attention to the storage environment and preservation methods, they can generally be stored for about 3-5 years. The specific storage time depends on the quality of the clay. Applying UV glue or drying it during production can extend the storage time appropriately. The main thing to preserve clay figurines is to put them in a suitable location and keep them away from moisture and exposure to the sun. You should also pay attention to them when playing with them. Let’s find out how long clay figurines can be stored. 1. Are clay figures strong?

Clay figures refer to figures made of ultra-light clay, polymer clay and other materials. They are usually hand-kneaded by figure enthusiasts themselves. The finished clay figures are also very beautiful, but after all, they are made of clay, and their strength cannot be compared with figures made of resin, PVC and other materials.

Clay figurines should not get wet and must be protected from dust, falls and falls. The requirements for storage conditions are relatively high. If you want to preserve clay figurines for a long time, you need to pay attention to the storage environment. and preservation methods.

2. How long can clay figurines be stored?

Many friends are worried that the storage time of clay figurines will be relatively short, so how long can clay figurines be stored?

Generally speaking, the clay used for clay figures is mainly made of silica and alumina. In ordinary environments, pay attention to the storage method. It can be stored for 3-5 years. The specific storage The time depends on the quality of the clay; in addition, if you do some special processing on the surface of the clay during production, such as applying a layer of UV glue, or drying and heating to shape, the storage time can be extended.

However, you need to pay attention to the storage method. If it is not stored properly, it will still easily become old and leave holes.

3. How to preserve clay figurines

When preserving clay figurines, you should mainly pay attention to the storage method and environment, and do regular cleaning, maintenance, and care work.

1. There are many ways to save clay figures. Generally, there are many ways to save clay figures, such as boxing, display cabinets, display racks, etc.: If you store them in a box, they can prevent dust and falling. But be careful to avoid any light as much as possible; when placed in a display cabinet or display rack, be careful to avoid light as much as possible, and keep it away from humid places.

2. Clay figures are made of clay. The composition of clay is relatively complex, but it can be simply understood as soil, so it is more important to maintain a dry storage environment, such as a humid basement or an exposed sunroom. Neither are suitable for preserving clay figurines.

3. If the clay figures are placed in a display cabinet or display rack, they will be contaminated with dust after being left for a period of time and need to be cleaned. When cleaning, just use warm water and a small toothbrush to simply clean the surface. , Don’t clean too often, on average once every 3 months or more.

4. When taking out clay figures to play with, you should pay attention to cleaning your hands before handling the figures. Do not play with them excessively to avoid leaving pits and marks.