Cleaning > MiscellaneousSeptember 27, 2005

Dried Clay in Vase

I need help. I have a horn shaped vase that had beaded flowers in it in the 1960's. The clay has hardened for the past 4 decades. I want to clean the clay out. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Wendy

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04/26/2011

For platisticine or modeling clay. try using a hairdryer on high for about 30 seconds. It should soften the clay. If it is a floral foam clay just soak in water for a while.

By
09/29/2005

Or you might try dunking the vase in hot water for a few minutes....

(I'm a bit wary of microwaving vintage ceramics - it might break)

By (Guest Post) 09/27/2005

put the vase in the microwave for a few seconds---it will soften from the outside in.

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