Chavant
Professional Plasteline is the original sculpting clay formula developed by Mr. Claude
Chavant in 1892. The name was Trade-Marked by Chavant in 1927. Each of Chavant's various
clays are used by industry professionals and the name "Professional Plasteline"
should not limit the use of alternative clays by Professionals. Professional Plasteline is
simply a name for one of the Chavant product lines. The basic formulation of Professional
Plasteline has not changed very much during the past 100 years. It is a sulphur-based clay
body that is pliable at room temperature. It is available in only one grade of firmness.
If clients prefer a firmer clay body with similar characteristics to Professional
Plasteline they should consider the Industrial Clays CM-50 or CM-70. Fantastic sculptural
works have been achieved using these products. Professional Plasteline is one of the
softest clays Chavant produces. DaVinci, soft and firm, are even softer. The sulphur
filler gives this clay a silky feel appreciated by many artists. The clay has some amount
of length but is susceptible to cracks when armatures move under the weight of the clay.
Professional Plasteline is available in Brown or Gray-Green. Professional Plasteline is
most commonly used by artists for the creation of sculpture and is often used to fill
cracks in industrial patterns or to build dams when making splash molds.
Handling Tips: Professional Plasteline can be warmed to
soften further. Using small amounts of water as a lubricant on the surface of the clay
will help to attain a smooth surface.
Unique Prop's: Silky, smooth surface.
Softening point: Professional Plasteline is generally used
at room temperature but it is not uncommon to warm the clay to 110° F - 120° F to soften
it even further.
Working Temp: Room Temperature
Cautions: Professional Plasteline contains sulphur, which
may cause a burning sensation in the eyes of some users. Although not dangerous it may be
uncomfortable. Over heating sulphur based clay will cause the sulphur to crystallize,
which is easy to identify by the small, sand like granules which will be seen after the
clay has been burned. Wash hands with soap and water after use.