Norm Dresner wrote:
: I'm planning to create a clay scale mock-up of a project and the most
: convenient base I have for it is a scrap chunk of particle board. The clay
: needs to be baked for about a half-hour at 350F to harden. Will this
: significantly degrade the particle board in any way? If so, can I use
: plywood or should I stick to solid pine?
: TIA
: Norm

I would also worry about what type of fumes that would outgas from the
particle board too.