Unique Properties
Le Beau Touché has great adhesive qualities allowing it to stick to all armature materials including aluminum wire, aluminum foil, cardboard, foam or paper. Le Beau Touché products will not oxidize and can be left out or heated and cooled repeatedly without any significant change in the product.
Physical Properties
Durometer:
Original 17A
HTR 27A
Density: 94 lbs./cu. ft.
Specific Gravity: 1.5 g/cc
Softening Temperature
Le Beau Touché 100°F / 38°C Le Beau Touché – HTR 115°F / 46°C
Hygiene
Wash hands with soap and water after use.
Handling Tips
Le Beau Touché can be warmed to soften but as it softens it also becomes sticky. Le Beau Touché – HTR can be warmed to soften and will work quite nicely at about 105°F / 40°C. Using small amounts of citrus-based solvents, lighter fluid, latex paint removers, turpentine or mineral spirits as a lubricant on the surface of the clay will help to attain a smooth surface.
Cautions
Heat over 90°F / 32°C will cause the original Le Beau Touché to get very soft and sticky and the clay will begin to sweat or sag. The HTR formula will tolerate these normal changes.
