Aves Fixit 3 lb kit: Part A and Part B jars, 680 g each, beside a sculpted terracotta-coloured pot

Aves Fixit 1.36kg (3lb) Terracotta — Two-Part Epoxy Repair Putty

£45.89

Aves Fixit 1.36kg (3lb) Terracotta — Two-Part Epoxy Repair Putty

Name: Aves Fixit 1.36kg (3lb) Terracotta — Two-Part Epoxy Repair Putty
Brand: Aves Studio
SKU: FX3TER
Price: 45.89 GBP
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Product overview

Terracotta Fixit is a warm, earthy shade of the Aves two-part epoxy repair putty, supplied as 1.36 kg (3 lb) of Part A and Part B. Equal amounts kneaded together give a firm, smooth putty with one to three hours of working time, enough to rebuild a broken rim or fill a run of cracked brickwork in one go. It hardens without firing or baking, reaching full cure in 24 hours, and is made for outdoor use: waterproof, UV resistant and freeze-thaw stable.

Grips ceramic, stone, masonry, tile and wood, plus metals, plastics and fibreglass
Zero shrinkage and zero cracking as it cures
Smooths with water before it sets; after curing it sands, drills and carves cleanly and accepts paint
Fuel resistant, with a heat rating of 260 °C (500 °F)

Why Terracotta?

Choose Terracotta for clay pots and planters, earthenware, tile and brick, where a pale or grey fill would stand out. On the hobby bench it doubles as a warm earth colour for scenery, brick walls, rocks and bases, so a crack in your terrain stays hidden before it is even painted.

The 3 lb kit

The 3 lb kit covers a season of garden and outdoor repairs, large terrain projects and club scenery builds, with 680 g of each part in its own jar. Store it with the lids sealed; freezing and thawing do it no harm, even over a winter in the shed.

Worth knowing

It cures rigid. Not the right choice for parts that need to flex; use a flexible putty for those.
It is a repair putty first. For fine figure sculpting, Apoxie Sculpt or Fixit Sculpt are more pleasant to work.
About the colour: Pots come in many shades of terracotta, so use this as a near base colour, not a perfect match; a little paint or a wash will hide the difference.
Know where to stop. Do not rely on it for safety-critical or load-bearing parts, or for pressurised gas or fuel systems. We have no food-contact certification for it, so keep it off surfaces that touch food or drink.
Use it sensibly. Wear gloves when mixing, and a dust mask and eye protection when sanding cured Fixit, as the dust contains crystalline silica. Keep away from children.

Notes · Q & A

Apoxie Sculpt, Apoxie Clay or Fixit — which Aves compound do I need?

All three are two-part epoxy compounds mixed in equal amounts that harden on their own, with no oven or kiln. Apoxie Sculpt is the smooth, all-round sculpting compound in a wide choice of colours. Apoxie Clay has a fine, clay-like grain for detail and texture. Fixit is the firmer repair formula, heat rated to 260 °C and resistant to fuel, for fills, bonds and rebuilt parts.

How do I mix it, and how long can I work it?

Take equal amounts of Part A and Part B, ideally wearing nitrile gloves, and knead for about two minutes until the colour is completely even with no streaks; under-mixed putty leaves soft spots. Working time varies by product, from about one hour to three, and is listed on each product page. All of them reach full cure in 24 hours.

How do I smooth it, and what cleans it up?

While it is still workable, smooth or texture the surface with a little water on a finger, brush or tool, or with Aves Safety Solvent, which also lifts fingerprints; Apoxie Clay is smoothed with the solvent. Hands and tools clean up with soap and water before the compound sets. Once cured, only sanding or carving will remove it.

Can I sand, drill and paint it once cured, and what precautions should I take?

After the full cure it can be sanded, filed, drilled, tapped or turned without chipping, and it takes paint wet or cured. It does not shrink, and it is waterproof and freeze-thaw stable. Wear gloves when mixing, since the uncured compound can cause a skin allergy and eye irritation, and a dust mask and safety glasses when sanding.

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Shipping

Orders placed before 3pm (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day. UK delivery is by Royal Mail 24 Tracked. Free UK delivery on orders over £70. International delivery available via Royal Mail International Tracked or courier.

Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

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