1.   How should I flatten  Keramikal and form a plain ?

     >> there are two simple ways (I,II) to form a Keramikal plain and you simply have to choose between them: 

   ( I ) Rolling out on a cloth wrapped surface:

4.Remove the plate, overturn it and roll out again, until the desired thickness is reached.	3.Roll out the keramikal, using a rolling pin.	2.Turn the working plate upside down. arrange the margins, then turn it back.	1.Lay the cloth on the working plate.

    ( II ) Rolling out between two plastic sheets:

4.  Once the Keramikal reaches the correct thickness, remove the upper plastic sheet.	3. Roll out the keramikal using a rolling pin.	2.Place another nylon sheet over the Keramikal.	1. Wrap the working plate using plastic sheet or attachable nylon.

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   2.   How do I smoothen rough edges?

    >> Prior to baking (the piece being wet or dry) you may smoothen using wet finger, cloth or wet brush.

         Once baked, the piece may be polished using sanding paper.

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    3.  Sometimes while drying cracks might appear. Why does this happen and how should the piece be repaired?

    >> Keramikal, like any ceramic material, contains water. During the drying process water evaporates, the volume decreases,     causing the piece to shrink slightly causing cracks.

Cracks may be repaired by keramikal repair paste, simply made by mixing keramikal with little water.

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     4.      I .   By what colors  should Keramikal be painted ?   

              I I . Should Keramikal be painted before "baking" or afterwards?       

        >>   I . Recommended colors - Water paints, Gouash, Acrylic paints, glass paints etc.

        >>   I I .   Most artists find painting after "baking"  preferable.

  Importent note:   Since the variety of paints is immense, the behavior of the color should be tested on a small piece, before using. 

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     5.   May water proof vessels such as flower pots be made from Keramikal?

     >> Vessels made from Keramikal may be filled with water but, in order to keep the vessel intact and avoid water dripping through the walls, it should be painted well by water proof color (or laque ) , such as acrylic, oil, or metal paints. 

        (Make it a habit: a pre-test on a small  sample first.)

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     6. Does Keramikal contain poisonous components or gases?

    >>Keramikal is perfectly safe. It has gone through all necessary tests in the laboratories of the I.S.I (The Israeli Standards Institue) and was granted the European safety certificate CE

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     7.  Is Keramikal safe and Kosher for use inside the cooking oven?

      >> Keramikal does not contain animal parts or ingredients, so that there are no Kosher problems baking it in the same oven  where home food is prepared.

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