Du Kit
Du Kit
Ideal for making jewellery, ornaments, pictures, models and much more. Available in 25 brilliant colours that can be mixed to create other shades. Du-Kit can be shaped time after time. The texture does not alter until hardened in your oven for 10 - 20 minutes at 120 - 130 degrees Celsius When cured/hardened it retains its colour brilliance and can be filed, sawn, sculptured, glued, painted, lacquered and electroplated.
Colour Mixing The flat roller section of a heavy duty pasta machine is excellent for colour mixing and forming thin sheets. Partial mixing makes stunning marbled effects. For new shades use the colour mixing guide.
Translucent: Use as a colour extender. also marblize with other colours for natural stone effects.
Pearl & Gold: The sheen of these colours improves during the hardening process. Coloured pearlised effects can be obtained by mixing with any hue colour or black. (the mixing ratio should not exceed 1 part colour to 2 parts Pearl or gold) Avoid using white or light colours as this spoils the glisten.
Modelling: Work on a flat baking tray or baking paper. Start by kneading Du-Kit to make it pliable and soft. (further softening can be done by adding a little baby oil if necessary).
Impress of Patterns: Moisten both Du-kit and pattern with water for easy mould release.
Large Models: These are best formed around a framework/armature (wire netting, foil, florist wire etc.) Cover with base layer of Du-kit to approximate shape, impress with surface indents, then bake. Apply Du-kit colours and details to the indented surface and re-bake.
Complementary materials: Stones, sand, driftwood, shells, copper wire, leather etc. can be used to great effect