Description
Enabling artists of every skill level, from aspiring to professional, to make beautiful permanent art that can stay outside all year long!
Cures rock-hard without firing, has considerable strength and is designed for extreme outdoor conditions.
To use, you just add water, mix it, knead it, sculpt it.
Pal Tiya Premium:
- Ships in a plastic pail with handle.
- can be used for small ornaments, moderately sized sculptures or large pieces of public art
- is very strong, enabling a range of shapes and sizes. Smaller pieces can be built on a cardboard and foil shape (“armature”)
- has a two hour working time
- can be continuously added to over time (days, weeks or months later) as you need. Each additional layer permanently bonds to the last one
- can be carved and shaped allowing for tremendous detail
- cures somewhat like cement does, and is specially designed to be permanent for the outdoors
- cures over several days to a stone-like hardness, as long as it is kept damp to wet.
- can be painted
Merinda Young (Tudor Rose Glass Works Tasmania) introduces Pal Tiya, an affordable, lightweight, durable mould material for kiln-formed glass art. It’s easy to mix, withstands repeated firings, and offers unique, complex designs. Follow recommended drying and firing schedules, gradually heating to 600°C, then slumping at 680°C, ensuring reliable, high-quality results.
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- Mixing ratio is approximately 4 parts Pal Tiya to 1 part Water, depending on ambient temperature.
- Shelf Life: 12 months. However, as long as the product is stored in the sealed tub in a dry, cool location and at least 9cm above any concrete flooring, this may be extended
- depends on the humidity of your climate
- if you have a partially used container, we recommend filling the void with bubble wrap or polystyrene off-cuts
- Supplies you will need:
- Aluminium foil
- A Hot Glue Gun (and refills) – readily available from Craft and Hardware outlets
- a selection of Modelling tools. Merlin Mosaica stocks a good range here
- Old kitchen fork
- Wire coat-hangers and stiff cardboard are also useful for creating you armature (the “skeleton” of your piece)
- Plastic bags and old towels for curing your creation
- water
By day 2 you can carve it, grind it and chisel it.
By day 6 it is nearing its full cure (70%).
By day 28 you will have 100% cure which is between 7 and 13 times stronger than cement.
The longer you let it cure the stronger it gets!
==> Planning your project (includes usage calculator)
A cute mosaic substrate made with Pal Tiya:
I am currently shipping orders on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays.
I operate this business without assistance. Whilst I DO endeavour to ship as soon as I possibly can, I cannot guarantee to ship out the same day as the order is received.
1-10 Silverback mini glass sheets will fit into a STANDARD SMALL post box.
1-5 Hobby Squares will fit into a SMALL glass box.
Larger orders will require one or more LARGE glass boxes. Express postage on these parcels is dependant on your postcode. Please email me for a quote if required.
Postage Unders & Overs:
Some errors may occur in shipping calculations, due to the complexities of combining products in one order. If you have overpaid shipping I will refund, or issue a credit. If you have underpaid, I will invoice for the difference. If you feel the postage charge is incorrect – please contact me by phone (most immediate) or email.
No refunds will be given for glass sheets damaged in transit.
I package carefully. However, damage may occur during transit. Product is shipped entirely at your own risk.
International Shipping:
- – You can now request a Shipping Quote. Please allow a few days to get a response (due to time differences) as these are prepared manually at the end of the business day.
- – If purchasing from the US, be aware that US Government Tariffs and Postal Clearance fees will be included on your order. Merlin Mosaica charges a small processing fee. Read more here
- – Apologies – I do NOT ship glass internationally.
- – Grouts ship to Australia and New Zealand only.
Free Postage (Australia only) on orders above $250 will NOT apply:
- – If more than one parcel is required. I will apply Free Shipping to the most expensive (shipping-wise) parcel. I will bill you for shipping on other parcel(s) in the order.
- – If a Seniors/Pension Discount code is used. Please consider carefully which option presents the best value to you.
Your understanding is appreciated.
