Category: Clay
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Can You Use Cookie Cutters With Polymer Clay?
Yes, you can use cookie cutters with polymer clay. They’re an easy way to create neat and repeatable shapes for ornaments, jewellery, gift tags and other flat clay projects. Both metal and firm plastic cutters can work. Smooth cutters with a reasonably sharp edge usually create cleaner shapes than thick or blunt cutters. For a…
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Is Modelling Clay the Same as Air Dry Clay?
Modelling clay and air dry clay are not necessarily the same thing. “Modelling clay” is a broader term that describes any soft, putty-like material that can easily be shaped with the hands to make models and sculptures. Air dry clay is therefore a type of modelling clay, as is something like plasticine, which is an…
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Can Air-Dry Clay Get Wet After Drying?
Air-dry clay can survive a small accidental splash after it’s dried, but it should not be repeatedly exposed to water (let alone submerged in liquid!) Most air-dry clay remains porous after drying. Water can soak into the material, causing it to soften, swell, lose its shape or eventually begin to break apart. Is Dried Air-Dry…
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Do You Need Gesso Before Painting Air-Dry Clay?
No, you don’t usually need to apply gesso before you paint air-dry clay. Many air-dry clays can be painted directly once they’re completely dry. Acrylic paint is a common choice, although you should check the instructions on the clay you have and perhaps the paint on a spare piece before you commit! Why Use Gesso…
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Can You Bake Air-Dry Clay?
Air-dry clay is designed to harden naturally when it is left exposed to the air. Unlike polymer clay or pottery clay, it doesn’t normally need to be baked in an oven. In most cases, you should not bake air-dry clay unless the manufacturer specifically says that the product can be heated. Putting ordinary air-dry clay…
