BTW: Thanks to everyone above, who took the time to comment in this thread. Your feedback, support and engaging conversations are always such a wonderful part of my day. Although I don’t get a chance to address everyone individually, please know that I do read everything. ~Cindy

Have you considered glass? It sounds like you want to make a decorative clay backing, then put something “see through” in front of it. Am I understanding what you are doing correctly? You want the acrylic in front of the clay? If you want to use the acrylic, and it’s the dangerous stuff I mentioned, you will have to bake your clay in the oven first, then add the picture & acrylic afterwards. Please explain further, perhaps I am not understanding exactly what you are trying to make.

Good luck, and have fun!

sounded like a safety issue, like sparks ‘m not sure why, and I’m not exactly sure what kind of acrylic you’re trying to use. Some plastics react with raw clay, too. Are you just trying to find something to

The rule is, that basically anything that is oven safe

i’s like to use acrylic sheets with clay for my picture frame. is it possible?
can i bake all of them together? clay bottom, picture middle and acrylic sheet on top, then bake.

tnx

It tells about the glues, their uses, & the pluses & minuses of using them. Of the 4 in the post, #’s 2, 3, & 4 would work for your project. It’s just a matter of what you want to deal with (a longer cure time, a strong smell, etc.) But all 3 will give you a strong, lasting bond. Don’t forget to read the comments below the article, as there is additional information there (along with some other glues to try.) Here is another article about Polymer Clay Glues.

The comments section has lots of glue info here, as well. In case you haven’t tried it yet, you can find information by using the search box at the top left corner of the page. Type in a keyword like “glue” or “glass” and you’ll get lots of articles with info. Good luck with your project!

I love it that you guys are taking my ideas and making them your own! That really is my whole point when I’m teaching you. I’m trying to create a bunch of artists, not clones!

As far as a glue besides hot glue, Weldbond is an excellent choice here. It is strong, doesn’t smell and it;’s not too expensive. Walmart even carries it now, though I would buy it in the Glue and Adhesives aisle instead of the craft section because a bigger bottle is cheaper over there. Click the link by my name for more info.

~Lisa
Midland, Michigan