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 for versatility. 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 first for strength and minimum 48 hours for handling.

Yes—Eco Forma supports water media, drawing, painting, and transfers. Dip helps prepare the surface before top coats.

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.

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.

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 2–3 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.

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.
   
4. 
   Place the film
   
   Apply on fresh clay while it’s still pliable so it can wrap with curves.
   
5. 
   Smooth for contact
   
   Lightly smooth from the center outward to remove air and ensure even contact.
   
6. 
   Lift slowly
   
   Peel back slowly and evenly. If an edge resists, smooth again and lift more slowly.
   
7. 
   Dry fully
   
   Let the piece dry completely before Dip and top coats.
   
8. 
   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.
   
9. 
   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 + depth or Velvet for a soft ceramic finish. Both build in layers.

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.

Gloss Dome builds clarity + depth.

Velvet Dome creates a soft ceramic finish.

Both are designed to be layered with the rest of the system.

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 2–4 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.