Air-dry clay is a unique medium used for crafting purposes. The best thing about this clay is the fact that it doesn’t need to be fired at all. The only thing you have to do is keep it in an airy space and allow it to dry up naturally. Once it dries up, the clay…
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Making artwork & any other useful object using clay requires firing it with the help of a kiln. Doing that adds durability to the tiles, pottery, & sculptures. However, not everyone is a pro at using a kiln for clay firing. Fortunately enough, the air-dry clay serves as a solution for the crafters that do…
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Kiln firing is an art that takes time and skills attained over the years to achieve perfection. If you are a beginner, kiln firing might not be suited for your pottery projects. You might end up doing more damage in the process. So, what can you do to complete your project? Well, the best replacement…
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At some or other point in our life, we all have had been a part of the project that involved the use of air-dry clay. This lump of malleable and soft clay is best for someone who has just started to tread in the world of pottery. It is easy to use and doesn’t require…
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When talking about art & craft, we automatically shift our mindset to images of colored paintings, crayons, paint brushes, and more. However, the real deal today in the artistic world is clay sculpting. While traditional clay might be ideal for expert crafters, most beginners start their journey with air-dry clay. But, does air-dry clay…
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Do you wish your weekends were more exciting and fun? Why not invest in learning something new with air-dry clay? However, as is with any other art form, you need to understand that there are dos and don’ts that you need to practice when learning something new. This clay is fairly easy-to-use & inexpensive for…
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The drying time of air-dry clay varies depending on different factors. For example, unlike Polymer clay, which needs to be baked in the oven to dry, the drying time for air dry clay depends on its thickness. Similarly, it can dry within 24-48 or even 72 hours before it is exposed to air before complete…
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Today, air-dry clay is a popular choice among crafters. It is similar in functionality to traditional clay. However, it doesn’t necessarily require the use of a kiln for hardening. This clay variant is ideal for people who want to experiment with coiling, rolling, sculpting, and stamping clay. If you don’t actually want to learn the…
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Does your regular glue gel well with your crafting requirements? Well, it would suffice for a moment but won’t actually be long-lasting. In order to introduce permanency to your craft items, you need to make use of special glue and sealant known as Mod Podge. This glue is primarily used for the purpose of decoupage…
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Glazing the ceramics and pottery pieces serves multiple purposes. It doesn’t just add a sealed and safe coating to the bisque-fired wares but also makes the piece food-safe and waterproof. Further, it brings life to the piece you have just crafted and adds amazing colors to the same. With glazes, the possibilities are endless. However,…
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