Making clay pots without a wheel is an age-old tradition that still has its place in the modern world. There are many ways to make a pot without a wheel, but for now we will focus on two methods: The coil method and the slab method. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s … Read more
When painting on polymer clay, the first thing you need to do is condition the clay. This will make it more pliable and easier to work with. Next, roll out the clay into a thin sheet. You can use a pasta machine to help with this step. Once the clay is rolled out, use a … Read more
It is important to take precautions when working with any type of clay, but especially when working with modeling clay, as it can be a bit more delicate than some other varieties. There are a few ways to harden modeling clay, and the most appropriate method will depend on the particular project you are working … Read more
To fix cracks in air dry clay you should smooth them out with a wet finger. After that use a clay sealer. Add water to the clay if it’s too dry. Keep the clay moist. Work with small pieces at a time and avoid excessive handling. Air dry clay is a great way to make … Read more
To make brown clay, mix some yellow and red clay before toning with some blue clay. If you don’t have all those colors, mix other colors to create brown. For example, mix orange and purple, or green and red. Instructions: Start with a lump of yellow clay. Add a smaller lump of red clay to … Read more
Getting playdough out of hair can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. here are a few ways to remove it: Try to get as much of the playdough out as possible with your fingers. If there is still some stuck in the hair, use a toothbrush to scrub it out. Apply baby oil or … Read more
Polymer clay is a great material to work with, but it can be quite soft and delicate. If you’re not careful, your polymer clay can easily become damaged or deformed. There are a few ways to harden polymer clay without an oven. You can harden polymer clay without using an oven by baking it in … Read more
Making paper clay/paper mache is an economical and environmentally-friendly way of creating beautiful sculptures and other artworks. Homemade paper cache tends to have a short shelf life, and you’ll have to use it within two weeks. If you store it for longer, it will start degrading and decaying. Although most paper mache “recipes” require you … Read more
I really love how convenient and easy it is to make art with polymer clay, but keeping it for reuse is another thing. I know you agree how annoying it is to find mounds of polymer clay patched on surfaces days after you finished using it and how messy the mixture is easily distributed everywhere … Read more
What’s more restorative than sculpting a model by hand. Sculpting is one of the oldest techniques known to mankind and while we work with clay, we also connect ourselves to the ancient past. You may have a different outlook on sculpting and the techniques of sculpting. Whichever, be your notion, it is no new thing … Read more