Baking Oven

[silverfan]

I asked prior about baking polymer clay and indicated that I get this bad smell from my toaster oven. 

I was informed that I could be burning my clay and that I should probably buy a good quality convection oven and thermometer. 

I have been looking at the ovens and found one online for $59.99 through JoAnn Fabrics.  It is by Amaco.  I also found one through Shopko by Rival for $49.99.  Both have timers.

Does anyone have either of these and if so, which would you recommend?

I am also wondering if I bake my clay too long?  What is the normal amount of time to bake your clay?

Thanks

[Polly]

I would recommend the one by Amaco. Amaco is one of the major polymer clay companies, so that oven should work well with polymer clay.

[Luann Udell]

I think almost any convection oven is going to be better than almost any toaster oven.  I bought mine used from a second-hand furniture store years ago and it's still doing great.  Test your polymer baking temperature with your new high-quality oven thermometer, and mark it on your dial.  It's better to have the temp slightly hotter rather than slightly cooler, and it's better to bake a little longer than not quite enough.