No. Eco Forma is an air-cure ceramic system. It stays workable for hours for refinement, then strengthens as it cures, and finishes strong through Dip + Top Coats with ceramic read.

Eco Forma is designed as a system to allow for forming, sculpting throwing thin pieces and more. Dip strengthens and unifies the surface for media and finishing, and top coats level clear and cure into a ceramic finish. The versatility comes from building strength step by step.

Dry time varies by thickness and conditions; finishes continue to strengthen over time. For small pieces, dip multiple times for strength and minimum 48 hours for handling.

Yes, with the Eco System, Eco Forma begins soft and responsive, so you can shape, throw, refine, color, and reopen the form as you work.

Cure

Dry on a nonstick surface. Expose both sides to air and flip as needed. Let cure at least 24 hours. Larger pieces may take several days to fully dry and cure as they firm.

Dip Once fully dry, apply Dip to both sides.

Dip is a concentrate. Dilute 1:1 before use.

Handle with care until the piece has strengthened. Allow at least 48 hours before water media, finishing, or heavier work. Dip helps prepare the surface before top coats and makes the surface receptive to media.

Color + Transfer

Eco Forma supports mineral forward color in the body, plus drawing, painting, and transfers. Pigment Activator helps pigments blend smoothly for even mixing and consistent tone through the rest of the process. Transfers are designed for clean placement, full contact, and an image layer that belongs to the piece.

Ceramic Coat

Ceramic Coat evens and refines the surface and can also serve as a ground for additional media and multiple isolation layers.

Finish

Gloss Dome and Velvet Dome build clarity and depth as the final surface. They can be thinned as needed. Apply multiple thin coats and allow each coat to dry before the next. On flat pieces, apply finish to one side only to allow the piece to breathe. Applying finish before full cure can soften the surface. Do not apply Dip or Dome until the piece is fully dry and cured.

Care

Store clay airtight. Keep liquids sealed. Do not freeze. Natural materials may separate. Stir gently before use.

Use

Decorative use only. Not for food contact unless finished with a certified liner system.

Larger formats and higher performance options are in development. Today, Eco Forma is best for small to medium work where layered strength and surface finishing completes the system.

No, heat tolerance is in development as we expand the system.

Refined, finish-forward work: jewelry, tiles, ornaments and tags, small trays/catchalls, carved relief, and mixed media surface work (drawing, painting, transfers).

Right now, Eco Forma is decorative. It is not intended for food contact unless finished with a certified liner system. Water resistance depends on finish and use case.

Use Dip only after the piece is fully dry. Dip both sides for the most even strength, then move on to top coats. You can also add a light Dip layer after image or mixed media to set the surface before finishing.

Haze usually means the piece wasn’t fully dry or the layer was too heavy. Dry longer and use thinner dips.

Yes. A light dab of Dip helps set image and media layers before top coats, keeping the finish level and predictable.

Most pieces do best with multiple thin dips rather than one heavy dip. Thin layers build strength and keep surfaces clean.

Let Dip dry 24–48 hours before top coats. Humidity and thicker forms may take longer.

Runs and edge buildup usually come from heavy dips or not draining long enough. Use lighter dips, drain longer, and dry level.

Eco Forma color is designed to stay compatible through Dip + Finish and built for mineral pigments. Start with curated color collections, then use Pigment Activator to customize your palette with smoother blends and consistent results. Layer color, drawing, and painting, then finish in layers for a ceramic result.

Start with Foundations or Neutrals for a base. Add Signature for stronger saturation. Use Pigment Activator to customize your palette and keep blends smooth and consistent.

Pigment Activator is the system medium for custom color. It helps pigments disperse smoothly, improves blend ability, and supports consistent results through Dip + Finish

Start with one of our curated colors, then use Pigment Activator to tint and customize your palette — from subtle shifts to saturated color. For best strength, keep Pigment Activator at 10% or less of the clay by weight; higher amounts can compromise strength.

Eco Forma is designed around mineral pigments and system compatibility. If you use acrylics or other external media, keep layers thin and test your full Dip + Finish workflow first.

Color can slightly change feel depending on pigment load and technique. Start light, build in layers, and use Pigment Activator for smoother blends and more consistent handling.

Yes. Eco Forma supports drawing, painting, and mixed media surface design. For the most consistent results, keep layers thin and finish through Dip + Finish.

Yes. Thin with a small amount of water for light layers and washes. For richer color and smoother blends, use Pigment Activator.

1. Print + dry

Print on inkjet transfer film. Let it dry for a few hours.

2. Prep the clay

Smooth the area where the image will go. Keep the surface clean and free of dust or oils.

3. Apply Transfer Adhesive (knife, flush)

Knife on a thin, even layer of adhesive where the image will sit, flush to the surface.

1. Place the film

Apply on fresh clay while it’s still pliable so it can wrap with curves.

2. Smooth for contact

Lightly smooth from the center outward to remove air and ensure even contact.

3. Lift slowly

Peel back slowly and evenly. If an edge resists, smooth again and lift more slowly.

4. Dry fully

Let the piece dry completely before Dip and top coats.

5. Set with Dip (light layers)

Use a light Dip layer to set the image. Let it dry, then add a second thin Dip if needed.

6. Finish in layers

Apply top coats in thin layers. Multiple coats build depth (Gloss) or a soft ceramic finish (Velvet).

Let the piece dry fully, use Dip to set the image in thin layers, then build top coats in thin layers.

Yes. Choose Gloss for clarity and depth, or Ceramic Coat for a soft ceramic surface. Both build through layered coats.

Yes. You can layer drawing and water media with transfers. Keep layers thin, allow dry time between steps, apply dip, then finish.

A dab of Dip is recommended to set the image, and keep finishing more predictable
before top coats.

This is usually from dust, oils, uneven contact, or moving too quickly between layers. Keep the surface clean, ensure full contact, and work in thin layers through Dip + Finish.

Ceramic Coat reinforces the surface after image work, helping prepare the piece for a
smoother, more even finish layer.

Use Ceramic Coat after Dip and after image or transfer layers are fully dry, before applying an optional dome finish.

Apply a thin, even coat and let it level on its own. Avoid overworking the surface while it is wet.

Yes. Ceramic Coat can be used on its own when you want reinforcement and surface refinement without added depth or gloss.

Ceramic Coat is recommended when you want added surface reinforcement and a smoother base before the final finish layer.

Use Gloss Dome and build multiple thin coats. Depth comes from layers, not one heavy coat.

Yes, if you choose — but Eco Forma top coats are designed as a resin alternative finish so most decorative work doesn’t require epoxy.

Not at this time — waterproof finishing is in development. Need waterproof now? Use a certified liner system for food or water contact.

Bubbles or pinholes can come from agitation, dust, or heavy coats. Apply gently, keep dust off, and build in thin layers.

Cloudiness usually means moisture was trapped underneath or layers were too heavy. Dry longer and apply thinner coats.

Top coats continue to strengthen over time. Let the piece rest before heavy handling, and allow extended cure for best durability. It take take up to 30 days for top coats to fully harden.

Use thin coats. Most work finishes well with light layers, depending on the look you want.

Apply top coats only after the piece is fully dry and then Dip has dried. Thin layers build best results.