Working Properties of Kato Polyclay

1. Conditioning -Kato Polyclay™ is easy to condition, with no crumbling. I slice the blocks into 1/8" thick pieces. Roll through the pasta machine at the thickest setting. Finish by folding and rolling.

2. Handling -with continuous kneading and working, Kato Polyclay™ does not become sticky and, therefore, maintains its ease or workability.

3. Strength -Kato Polyclay™ was deemed as strong or stronger than other clays the testers used, - most feeling it was stronger. Not one single respondent found it to be less strong. Additionally, every color shares the same strength.

4. Color stability -From uncured to cured state, no Kato Polyclay™ color shifts more than 1/2 shade, with the majority remaining unchanged from uncured to cured state. It is virtually "true- color".

5. Consistency -Colors share the same consistency and softness. For example, you won't find white very hard and green very soft. Even consistency promotes even cane reduction, which results in less distorted imagery and less waste at cane ends.

6. Color Mixing -Rather than taking an academic approach (this requires that the user have a rather extensive knowledge of color mixing) we have opted for a more user friendly and intuitive method. The Spectral Colors form the basis for the creation of all colors. If they were placed on the color wheel, you would find them very evenly spaced. This approach makes color mixing simple for even the most inexperienced user.

7. Colors -Colors have been formulated for maximum purity and brilliance. Muting color is simple but, how do you take a muddy color and make it bright?

8. Finish -Once cured, Kato Polyclay™ exhibits a satin sheen.

9. Density -As part of the manufacturing process,Kato Polyclay™ is vacuum extruded (we are the only company utilizing this state of the art process). In essence,air from the clay is removed, making the clay denser and eliminating the need for continuous folding and rolling to remove air pockets from the clay.