How To Use Air Dry Clay Tools

Start with dry clay this is a great way to repurpose old clay.

How to use air dry clay tools. Using the correct grit sandpaper. Watch this tutorial video from Annies Creative Woman Kit-of-the-Month Club to learn how to use air-dry clay in your craft projects. Then I move on to fine 160-240 grit and superfine 400-800 grit sanding papers to polish the clay.

Start with a small amount of water adding more as needed. Sculpting with Air Dry Clay. Place it in a Ziploc bag and add some water.

Allow them to dry completely before using the air-dry clay in the molds. Tips and Materials - YouTube. Moisture in the molds will result in air bubbles forming in the clay surface.

Plus flip it around and you can use the brush with a touch of water to remove rough marks. Air dry clay is available in almost any craft store. You might use a paint brush more than you think when youre working with air dry clay.

With time the air dries out your clay and it becomes hard. Once your clay piece has been created simply allow the clay to sit out in the air. If you are connecting multiple pieces of air dry clay use a knife or sharp tool to cut Xs on each of the pieces to be joined.

Air Dry Clay is a pliable soft clay product that you are able to roll bend and mold into shapes sculptures or enjoyable items. The end of the handle is great for softening edges and creating smooth hollowed out areas. When sanding the doll I start with a medium sandpaper 60-120 grit to polish rough areas and remove larger bumps in the clay.