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Angel
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Posted: June 11 2009 at 4:58pm | IP Logged Quote Angel
I just threw out a whole bunch of air-dry/firing clay because it had molded and I couldn't get the smell out. I was storing it in air-tight Rubbermaid containers, but apparently the moisture from the clay condensing inside the container made it mold.

How do you store this kind of clay? (For reference, I think that this clay is what I had.)

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Posted: June 17 2009 at 10:59pm | IP Logged Quote stefoodie
At the art dept of my college the clay was stored wrapped in paper (somewhat waxy) and then in boxes, on metal shelves or cupboards. Maybe don't store in plastic?

At any rate, I found this remedy, in case it helps.

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Posted: June 18 2009 at 6:25pm | IP Logged Quote MrsM
I remembered your post when I came across this article from the Artful Crafter that addresses clay storage. Maybe you'll find some good ideas here.

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