Chavant Le Beau Touché HM (HTR) – Firm Sulphur-Free Plasteline for Warm Studios & Sculpting
Chavant Le Beau Touché HM (HTR) – Firm Sulphur-Free Plasteline for Warm Studios & Sculpting
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Firmer sulphur-free plasteline for warm studios
Chavant Le Beau Touché HM is the firmer version of Le Beau Touché, which Chavant itself calls HTR. This sulphur-free, non-drying plasteline has a hardness of Shore 27A and only softens at approx. 46 °C. Chavant recommends it for working environments warmer than 32 °C. The clay is smooth and flexible, with the same high tack as the Original. You receive a 0.907 kg (2 lb) block, individually wrapped in plastic.
Key benefits
- For warm studios: less sensitive to heat than the Original, recommended above 32 °C.
- Firmer: Shore 27A, for work that needs to hold its shape better.
- Sulphur-free: silicone friendly according to Chavant, so suitable for models you mould with silicone rubber.
- High tack: layers of clay bond well to each other and to your work.
- Does not dry out: the clay stays workable and is reusable.
Typical applications
- ✓ Sculpting in warm studios or under lamps
- ✓ Figurative work, portraits and fine art
- ✓ Models and master models for moulding with silicone rubber
Application
- For figurative work, build an armature first. Le Beau Touché HM is not self-supporting.
- Sculpt with traditional wooden or metal clay tools.
- Smooth the surface with rakes, spreaders and hand pressure. Naphtha, clear mineral spirits or 99 % isopropyl alcohol help with smoothing.
- Clean tools and surfaces with naphtha or 99 % isopropyl alcohol.
Points to note
- ✓ Citrus-based solvents such as D-limonene can inhibit the cure of silicone rubber. Do not use them on clay you intend to mould.
- ✓ Le Beau Touché HM is sulphur-free. With addition-cure (platinum) silicones, always do a small test first anyway.
- ✓ If you want a softer, tackier clay at normal room temperature, choose Le Beau Touché Original.
- ✓ Do not overheat the clay: overheated clay can cause serious burns.
- ✓ Unopened, at room temperature and away from sunlight or UV, the shelf life is 2 years. Store an opened block airtight or fully wrapped in plastic.
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| Brand | Chavant |
|---|---|
| Type | sulphur-free plasteline, non-drying |
| Version | HM (Chavant: HTR) |
| Shore (A) | 27 |
| Softening temperature | approx. 46 °C |
| Density | 1.5 g/cm³ |
| Tack level | high |
| Wax content | medium |
| Colour | reddish brown |
| Packaging | 0.907 kg (2 lb) block |
| Shelf life | 2 years unopened, at room temperature and away from UV |
Safety Information
No European hazard classification is known for Le Beau Touché HM. Follow the usual rules for working safely with modelling clay. Do not overheat the clay: overheated clay can cause serious burns. Only use solvents such as naphtha, mineral spirits or isopropyl alcohol in a well-ventilated area and keep them away from open flames. Wear gloves and eye protection when working with solvents or warm clay, and wash your hands after use. Always consult the supplied safety data sheet (SDS) for full information on hazards, handling, storage and first aid.| Safety Pictograms | Safety Data Sheets (SDS) |
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