What does Worbla not stick to?

Worbla is adhesive when heated and it can and will stick to your work surfaces. It will also stick to wax paper, aluminum foil, and any plastic you have around. It won’t stick to parchment or silicone, so we suggest always working on a surface with one of those as a barrier.

What can I use instead of Worbla?

You could use EVA foam, papier-mâché, cardboard, or craft foam. Just make sure that if you use one of those, you follow the safety measures for it.

Will Worbla melt in the sun?

You must not store your Worbla in a car, or inside a tent or shed in the sun, as it will begin to soften or warp completely. (A car can reach an indoor temp of 80°C / 175°F in the sun, and Worbla’s Finest Art begins to soften at 65°C / 150°F.

Is Worbla easy to use?

Sculpting with Worbla is simple: You can heat areas as you need to work on them, shape with your hands and sculpting tools, easily add more material and when you need to stop for the day or week, your project does not need any protective care. The cat can knock it over and it will be fine.

Can you use a hair dryer with Worbla?

The easiest way to shape Worbla is using a heat gun (or hair dryer in a pinch) and heat knife.

Can you paint directly on Worbla?

For similar reasons Worbla also needs primed before it can be painted. The surface of regular Worbla is somewhat rough, and depending on what kind of look you are trying to achieve you may need to add quite a few layers of primer, and possibly some sanding time to your Worbla.

Can you paint Worbla?

Worbla’s Finest Art has a rough texture and it can make painting your first project annoying to just plain difficult.

What is Worbla made out of?

thermoplastic resin
Finest Art: The original “Worbla”, a sheet material composed of a thermoplastic resin and wood flour filler. Standard sheets are around 1 millimetre (0.039 in) thick. The sheet is coated on one side with a heat-activated adhesive.

Can you microwave Worbla?

Microwave in short bursts of 10-20 seconds to start, and 10 seconds each time after, until pellets are malleable. Drain water.

Does Worbla stick to foil?

Worbla is adhesive and sticks to the foil, so I worked from the head down, stretching over curves, overlapping slightly at the seams.

Is Worbla fragile?

The surface of Worbla Black is a bit more fragile to marks that will show, therefore, so you’ll want to be careful of leaving things like nail imprints in your piece. (You can see one on the bottom of the left ‘leaf’ of the above piece.) What if you want things even smoother?

Can I sand Worbla?

Application: Follow instructions on the can. Generally apply 1-2 coats, 15-30 minutes apart. Optional: Sand with 220 grit sandpaper. Results: They do not smooth Worbla on it’s own, but do help further smooth Gesso and Wood Glue.

Do you need to seal Worbla?

Depending on the thickness of the glue, anywhere from 3 to 7 coats can be needed – or more – to remove the Worbla texture. Optional: Like Gesso, 1-2 coats of Lacquer at the end can help further smooth the surface.

Can Worbla stick to wood?

One of the most common primers for Worbla’s Finest Art is Wood Glue, due to it being cheap and easy to apply and source. After many tests with Worbla’s Black Art, we strongly do not recommend wood glue for Worbla’s Black Art. WBA is not slightly porous the way that WFA is, and as a result the wood glue does not ‘bond’.

Can you reuse Worbla?

Every bit of Worbla can be used, so make sure to never throw your scraps out!

Can I use hair dryer instead of heat gun for Worbla?

It is really great, because it is easy to use and doesn’t put out toxins while heated like some of the other crafting materials, like foam or PVC sheets. The easiest way to shape Worbla is using a heat gun (or hair dryer in a pinch) and heat knife.

Can you use a hair dryer as a heat gun Worbla?

The easiest way to shape Worbla is using a heat gun (or hair dryer in a pinch) and heat knife. The drawback is that both these items create a lot of heat and heat BURNS things.

Where can I buy Worbla?

We’re so excited to announce that in addition to our many retailers, Worbla is now available at select Michaels and Blick art stores. Completely new to Worbla and want to see how it can be used? Check out our Complete Beginners Guide Here, our Instructions page here, our FAQ here, and our page of basic projects and tutorials here.

What is Worbla thermoplastics?

Worbla Thermoplastics | Thermoplastics for craft, cosplay, and anything you can imagine! Worbla is a brand of innovative, non-toxic (conforms to ASTM D-4236*) thermoplastics designed to give artists a product that allows endless creativity without sacrificing quality or safety.

What is Worbla’s finest art?

Worbla’s Finest Art is the first and original thermoplastic of the Worbla line. Introduced in 2014, Worbla’s Finest Art has been taking the costume and crafting world by storm.

What is Deco Art by Worbla?

Now available in North America, Worbla’s Deco Art is the Worbla branded option for moldable plastic pellets. Heat these pellets to 65°C (150°F) with a heat gun, oven, or hot water to create a plastic putty with a low thermal transfer that you can shape by hand, push into molds, and sculpt with tools!