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AIR DRY Clay TIPS: Sculpting For Beginners

Sofia Bue
2024 ж. 16 Мам.
1 659 158 Рет қаралды
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Learn how to use AIR DRY CLAY in this Step by Step Tutorial. Includes troubleshooting and how to prevent / repair cracks.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:12 - What is Air Dry Clay?
0:35 - How to Build an Armature
1:02 - Different Brands of Air Dry Clay
1:59 - Sculpting Tools for Beginners
3:57 - Sculpting Techniques
5:19 - How to Prevent Cracking?
7:28 - How to Fix Cracks in Air Dry Clay
7:53 - Drying your Air Dry Sculpture
8:39 - Sanding your Air Dry Sculpture
9:25 - Painting your Air Dry Sculpture
10:03 - Final Sculpture
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Different Brands of Air Dry Clay:
DAS AIR DRY CLAY - amzn.to/3rgW1TB
One of the best brands of Air Dry Clay, whilst also being very affordable. DAS clay has tiny paper fibres in it, creating an internal bond which makes for a strong sculpture.
LA DOLL- amzn.to/3uj14F0
Probably the air dry clay on the market, used by many doll makers as it's especially good for fine details. The only downside I’ve found is that it is difficult to find in some parts of the world, including Europe.
JOVI - amzn.to/3APoVNQ
Soft and smooth. Generally easy to work with, though harder to achieve a high level of details. Very Cheap.
FIMO AIR LIGHT - amzn.to/34sWoRV
Extremely lightweight and soft. This particular type of Air Dry Clay can be dried in the MICROWAVE.
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Microwaving Air Dry Clay (Fimo Air Light) - • How to MICROWAVE Air D...
Comparison between Air Dry and Polymer Clay - • Sculpting with AIR DRY...
Painting Air Dry Clay - • Painting an AIR DRY cl...
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Suggested materials for starting out:
DAS Air Dry Clay (or choose from suggestions above) - amzn.to/3rgW1TB
Baking Paper
Tinfoil
Aluminium Armature Wire:
Gauge 10 / 3.2mm diameter - amzn.to/3oivPGh
Gauge 6 / 4.9mm diameter - amzn.to/34qcX0Q
Sculpting tools:
Stainless Steel Sculpting Tools - amzn.to/3gfE6GD
Loop Tools - amzn.to/34rUHnL
Silicone tip / dotting tools - amzn.to/34sQe4w
Turntable / Sculpting Wheel (very handy, though not essential) - amzn.to/3AT6VlQ
Sandpaper
Dremel Tool Kit (very handy, though not essential) - amzn.to/3gdz7WL
Shellac Sealer - amzn.to/3gd7opt
Acrylic Paints (any brand will work, but GOLDEN is my favourite): GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylics, set of 6 colours (thicker / for brush painting) - amzn.to/3APhGoZ
The above product links are affiliated - that means if you purchase anything via one of these links, Amazon will pay me a small commission. It won’t cost you anything extra but it's a huge help for me and my channel :) I’ll only ever provide links to products I use myself and can stand by.
#tutorial #DASclay #LearnToSculpt

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  • Me: (taking notes) 😅 Omg I really need to try the SLIP thing. Funny enough I forgot the aluminum foil but I did get wire 🤣 I got a quick question...I don't have a drill to twist the wire so can I still use it as is? Like maybe doubling the wire and using masking tape so the wires stay together? Or will using the tape be an issue when covering it with clay? Omg I said 1 question and I think I threw 3 in here. 🤣

    @SwaysTavern@SwaysTavern2 жыл бұрын

    • Hey, thanks for your questions. Here is a video where I show an alternative way to 'twist' you wire without a drill (around 01:20): kzhead.info/sun/ZLKQfc-lh5mqlY0/bejne.html Hope it helps 😊

      @SofiaBue@SofiaBue2 жыл бұрын

    • Omg yes!!!!! It totally helped! And I think I got that type of wire around. I got so many things I save just in case I need them to make something 😅👍

      @SwaysTavern@SwaysTavern2 жыл бұрын

    • Haha yeah i think hoarding is a common artist trait 😄

      @SofiaBue@SofiaBue2 жыл бұрын

    • Omg yes! Totally 😂

      @SwaysTavern@SwaysTavern2 жыл бұрын

    • @@SofiaBue LOL, so recognizable! If the amount of hoarding is any indication, I should be a world class artist by now… ;)) Since I have started my craft projects, my family is going nuts. Because every time they want to throw something in the garbage, I stop them from doing so, because to me everything is now useable for my crafts! :)))

      @The_Real_Mier@The_Real_Mier2 жыл бұрын

  • A tip from my own experience; when the clay is completely dry, give it a coat of white wood glue. The glue is water based so it soaks in the surface and makes it very hard. Then you can paint it. Hope this helps people out there!

    @nsuarez@nsuarez Жыл бұрын

    • I do the same, extremly helpful 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

      @alonsoalvaradod29@alonsoalvaradod29 Жыл бұрын

    • directly with it or should I mix the glue with some water before? ty in advance

      @RagnarokFLyTuT@RagnarokFLyTuT Жыл бұрын

    • Can i use the regular glue like elmers?

      @patricialyn5948@patricialyn5948 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you 🙏

      @yellowhumanearthlover608@yellowhumanearthlover608 Жыл бұрын

    • Awesome tip! I really want to get started on some projects

      @sammybear7100@sammybear7100 Жыл бұрын

  • This is one of the most helpful tutorials I have ever seen. She's so easy to understand--clear directions, no extra chit-chat. She also has EXCELLENT tips that would work with other art projects.

    @larryleehensel1016@larryleehensel1016 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you Larry :) So glad you found it useful.

      @SofiaBue@SofiaBue Жыл бұрын

    • omg holy sh**, I totally agree. I learned like 14 things! She is so clear, concise and this video is extremely well filmed and well edited. This is the most helpful video I have ever watched in any category of life. (Not being hyperbolic) I havent watched your other videos and I will check them out-especially to find the answer to this question, but I will still ask it here. What it I am making a larger, longer-term sculpture, like over the course of a month or two...can I still use air dry clay? if it is fully dry (but untreated) can I still add onto it later? or do I just perpetually keep it covered to contain moisture as I go? Would this weaken the integrity of the clay? This is a long comment..I dont expect.an answer but asking anyway. thank you for the time you took to make this video. edit: I found my answer in your air dry vs polymer clay video.. but Im leaving this info up in case it helps anyone.. rock on everyone!

      @i_aint_ai@i_aint_ai8 ай бұрын

    • and she's not just showing one expensive option, she's always showing other cheap and easy way, that's so cool

      @erick3787@erick37877 ай бұрын

  • You aren’t just an artist… you’re also a therapist. Inspiring video.

    @kanishk7267@kanishk72672 жыл бұрын

    • aww that's so kind 😊❤

      @SofiaBue@SofiaBue2 жыл бұрын

  • This is EXACTLY the video I needed! I’ve been worried about messing up with my air dry clay (low humidity local) and lamenting my lack of sculpting tools. Thanks for this real gift of a video!

    @AVspectre@AVspectre2 жыл бұрын

  • I haven't used paper clay very much, so the tip to use slip is awesome! As is the drying method, I've just repaired cracks in the past, so learning how to avoid them is cool. My own, small, tips are: When I store my open DAS, I put a wet ball of paper towel in the bag before I seal it to help keep the clay hydrated. And I use cheap dental tools for sculpting detail. I find them much better for precise control than tools made specifically for sculpting and they are cheap on Amazon. And they work well for any clay.

    @ltlbuddha@ltlbuddha2 жыл бұрын

  • I used to use clay more but I slowly gave up, because I had difficulties such us cracks and awful drying methods, which took a lot of my time. I got also tired of seeing my leftover clay dried out after some weeks. I didnt try searching anything, until your video popped up. It's short and very simple!You solved all my problems perfectly! Thank you so much!Can't wait to start again!:)

    @foniweez5322@foniweez53222 жыл бұрын

    • if you have cracks, apply some water to the crack area and spread clay to fill in the crack. wait for it to dry and it’s like it never happened

      @silas537@silas5372 жыл бұрын

    • You never tried polymer? Cosclay is amazing

      @EllesGhost13@EllesGhost13 Жыл бұрын

    • Polymer clay is the bomb

      @goatpepperherbaltea7895@goatpepperherbaltea7895 Жыл бұрын

    • Other alternative is oil clay(hard/soft) or polymer clay

      @ari6728@ari6728 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you all for the advice!

      @foniweez5322@foniweez5322 Жыл бұрын

  • gluing a piece of sandpaper to a tip of a stick was my favorite! thanks for this video!

    @ProjectPlayDioramas@ProjectPlayDioramas2 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for your helpful tips! I just missed a little warning about clay dust (when sanding). Clay dust is very toxic and should be cleaned up properly and quickly, before it affects the air quality in your room. Also a tip from me: the grilling tray (=grill grate?) in my household is used too often for me to take for drying my clay projects. I have made something similar by taping wooden sticks (like popsicles) on a flat piece of wood. That way the air can come under the piece too, while everybody else is happy in the kitchen! ;))

    @The_Real_Mier@The_Real_Mier2 жыл бұрын

    • Or you could just get a cooling rack, (used by ppl who bake bread, cake and cookies etc) they're pretty inexpensive

      @SpiritPhoenixRose@SpiritPhoenixRose Жыл бұрын

    • You can also get a baking rack from Dollar Tree, if need be. No need to worry about the one in the kitchen. 😉

      @terrapoetrynmotioncooks106@terrapoetrynmotioncooks106 Жыл бұрын

  • Most helpful tips: Popsicle stick tools, dry on cooking rack, and slow dry with a loose plastic covering. I feel fully prepared. :)

    @therealemo9045@therealemo90459 ай бұрын

  • Appreciate that you made this intricate and varied shape for this video.

    @Liusila@Liusila7 ай бұрын

  • This is one the best comprehensive and clear guides on air dry, thank you for creating and uploading :)

    @lifeisbutadreamsodreamon@lifeisbutadreamsodreamon2 жыл бұрын

  • underrated art

    @elingeniero4337@elingeniero43372 жыл бұрын

  • Your scoring and slip tip is just what I needed!!

    @dragonfly264@dragonfly2648 ай бұрын

  • Absolutely loved this video. You've seriously got some skills at communicating with your audience. I can't wait to start my next project with this knew knowledge that Ive learned. Thanks!! Have a wonderful day!!

    @josephstocks7495@josephstocks74952 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for this video! I've been looking for a well-made, concise video with tips and tricks, and this is IT!

    @stephanieh.777@stephanieh.7777 ай бұрын

  • For me the best tip was the refurbishment of the popsicle sticks. Genius~

    @EeliusAstaroth@EeliusAstaroth Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent video......made me more confident about working wirh clay again. Thank you

    @jonorris-lazaris7136@jonorris-lazaris71369 ай бұрын

  • The best video I’ve ever seen on air dry clay. I especially love the tips on making your own tools! You are a great teacher … thanks!

    @wandakowalski7063@wandakowalski7063 Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you, ma'am. Very helpful tutorials. 🙏

    @bennyzweite6692@bennyzweite66926 ай бұрын

  • I’m new to air dry clay and I’m watching a lot of videos on how to use it. This is the best video I have seen so far! You are very clear and thorough! Thanks for the tips 😊

    @julijulibobooli@julijulibobooli9 ай бұрын

  • Exactly the info I'm looking for👌

    @entertherealmofchaos@entertherealmofchaos Жыл бұрын

  • The most helpful video i have ever seen. You are awesome ! thank you so much !!!

    @AnnaDraconis@AnnaDraconis6 ай бұрын

  • these really are superb tips.

    @h7opolo@h7opolo8 ай бұрын

  • This channel is I underrated she knows how to make a good understandable tutorial she says helpful things thus far this is the only channel I know that does this thank you 😊

    @MiniCupGT@MiniCupGT Жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for this! You got right to the point and showed great tips I would’ve never thought of

    @EggDropTop@EggDropTop7 ай бұрын

  • Awesome, not only helpful and direct to the point, but also beautiful sculpture! Thanks :)

    @CHEEKY_MONKEY@CHEEKY_MONKEY Жыл бұрын

  • Gorgeous piece. This is just the sort of inspiration I needed. It's Tuesday now. I think I have a weekend project in mind. Thanks.

    @JasonKifner@JasonKifner2 жыл бұрын

  • I don't think there is any video so full of advice in just a few minutes!!!! THANK U SO VERY MUCH!!!

    @wishIKnewHowToLove@wishIKnewHowToLove11 ай бұрын

  • Amazing tips! Thank you!!!

    @julioalba1280@julioalba1280 Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for this, this was very helpful.

    @0kewl@0kewl9 ай бұрын

  • Wow, one short video answered all my 'beginner' questions. Thank you so much!

    @KathyBrooksArt@KathyBrooksArt2 жыл бұрын

  • As someone who wants to start sculpting just as a hobby your tips were incredibly helpful!! Thank you so much!

    @jessicaresendeh@jessicaresendeh9 ай бұрын

  • Lovely creative and your tips are spot on!!

    @user-wx2jt8ms2n@user-wx2jt8ms2n8 ай бұрын

  • Thank you very much for advices, Sofia!

    @VoidShadow66@VoidShadow6611 ай бұрын

  • Thank you very much for making this video! It has everything I wish I had known when I started to sculpt in air dry clay.

    @Vexelius@Vexelius2 жыл бұрын

  • Expensive tips and tricks for free... you're an art genious. Thank you.

    @PlanetYokoshima@PlanetYokoshima Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for your tips. From the set up to the tools. I especially appreciated the drying time and tips.

    @jackeline.covelli@jackeline.covelli Жыл бұрын

  • the tip to use slip is awesome!

    @BINIKSO@BINIKSO2 жыл бұрын

  • this was so helpful, thank you!!!

    @katil6229@katil6229 Жыл бұрын

  • As someone looking to get back into working with clay, I wish I'd seen this before spending money on tools! Your layout is extremely simple and easy to understand, and I'll definitely be making use of that foil trick so I'm using less overall. It'll also keep the sculpture a bit lighter - my little dragon buddy's gonna have his lair diorama and thunder egg soon thanks to you!

    @kimi7396@kimi739611 ай бұрын

  • That is a beautiful piece of art! I love it and I loved your tutorial, thank you!

    @catisainz2430@catisainz2430 Жыл бұрын

  • My son got a fun-looking clay sculpting kit for his sixth birthday, and this is exactly what we needed! Making some of our own tool designs will be a fun art project in itself 😅 Thank you for all the clear advice, it's incredibly helpful.

    @evage99@evage99 Жыл бұрын

  • So elegant styled!!!❤❤❤👍👍👍

    @zhannakryukova8676@zhannakryukova86767 ай бұрын

  • Helped me out so much, I’m about to make a piece with the same type of clay so clicked on this video for some guidance! And it is so good! Scoring makes it so much easier than just trying to put it together with no slip! Thank you so much.

    @lotbot9996@lotbot9996 Жыл бұрын

  • So incredibly helpful! thank you. I can't wait to get started!!!

    @laurae545@laurae545 Жыл бұрын

  • I quite enjoyed the editing in this video. Thank you for sharing all these tips!

    @kukochan@kukochan2 жыл бұрын

  • Thank You! This is a new hobby im getting into. These tips are good!

    @shaylagoogle3097@shaylagoogle3097 Жыл бұрын

  • Very helpful! I especially like your emphasis on slowing down drying time and using shellac to seal your piece before painting. I just like your sculpture too! Thanks!

    @pattiehanan1356@pattiehanan1356 Жыл бұрын

  • thank you, very helpful tips

    @andahoy3734@andahoy37347 ай бұрын

  • Очень подробно и информативно. Спасибо!

    @3KEDA@3KEDA8 ай бұрын

  • I don't even sculpt and I had so much fun watching your video! Especially all of your tips on how to make tools. I just love it! And the ease with which you make that cool sculpture was captivating. Awesome 👍

    @bentv4895@bentv4895 Жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for this great video! I've done some clay crafting making small items from molds, but not anything larger. Your video is safely saved to help me! ❤️

    @carolstrachan4197@carolstrachan41972 жыл бұрын

  • Absolutely great tutorial on Air dry clay! Thank you for sharing!

    @clayeasy@clayeasy Жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful. You are a great teacher.

    @AvionOrr@AvionOrr Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for the Slip idea ! That will come in handy for sure

    @BellaCov@BellaCov Жыл бұрын

  • I love that youre making something while giving these awesome tips! Cheers

    @alm5851@alm5851 Жыл бұрын

  • this is the absulte best introduction video to air dry clay i could`ve hoped for. amazing, thank you so much!!

    @user-qw6gc2kf5l@user-qw6gc2kf5l25 күн бұрын

  • Thanks for all info❤️

    @bnf9141@bnf9141 Жыл бұрын

  • Best tutorial!!! Thank You

    @lukasz7290@lukasz7290 Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you...I love the slip trick ☺️

    @eBiCrafter@eBiCrafter Жыл бұрын

  • Loved the whole tutorial thank you ... very inspiring!

    @FaerieFenergles@FaerieFenergles2 жыл бұрын

  • this is the best video on air dry clay I've come across after watching manyyyyy. THANK YOU

    @sajidaalijunaid@sajidaalijunaid2 жыл бұрын

  • Brilliant video, brilliant explanation and tips, beautiful work, thank you for posting!

    @TheRealGrandadNo1@TheRealGrandadNo1 Жыл бұрын

  • Truly appreciate how selfless you are in sharing all the tips and hidden techniques on clay sculpting. THANK YOU💗

    @cloverchung8859@cloverchung88592 ай бұрын

  • Great video. Thanks for posting.

    @rodeastell3615@rodeastell3615 Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you so much Sofia, for sharing such an important info for begginers like me. 🙏

    @alexandrenogueira2868@alexandrenogueira28682 жыл бұрын

  • I love the slip idea, brilliant 👍

    @amandahayward@amandahayward Жыл бұрын

  • This video is just great. Thank you!

    @Manusmusic@Manusmusic Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for all the wonderful info and I love your sculptures.

    @celticheather@celticheather Жыл бұрын

  • This was so, so helpful! Thank you so much, Sofia!

    @amossymindset@amossymindset Жыл бұрын

  • loved all the tips

    @deborahnoble7361@deborahnoble73612 жыл бұрын

  • this video was so helpful wow thank you queen

    @jesicafranco4678@jesicafranco4678 Жыл бұрын

  • This video found me just as I was thinking to try air dry clay sculpting. Great tips, wonderful video, thank you! 😁

    @BeastRedAsh@BeastRedAsh2 жыл бұрын

  • Very helpful! I almost gave up but this video gave me new interest. Thank you!

    @rebeccamonday236@rebeccamonday236 Жыл бұрын

  • loved this tutorial 🎉

    @komenggamers@komenggamers9 ай бұрын

  • I LOVE DAS! Use it in all my clay classes👍🏽❤Slip Tip works wonders.

    @Paula-133@Paula-1332 жыл бұрын

  • most amazing well explained video over the whole net on air dry; thank u for the time and hard work on making it

    @Ximalao@Ximalao2 жыл бұрын

  • This helped me a lot I just bought the clay today I can’t wait to sculpt❤️ thank you.

    @cryoutdrawings9208@cryoutdrawings92082 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for the tips and that is a beautiful sculpture!

    @EnchoMoskov@EnchoMoskov Жыл бұрын

  • This video quality belies a swift trip to success! Thank you!

    @MWhite-zi9bf@MWhite-zi9bf Жыл бұрын

    • haha thank you :D I hope so too.

      @SofiaBue@SofiaBue Жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for sharing ❤

    @Moonlight-kp7lu@Moonlight-kp7lu Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you, the popsicle stick idea, and spoon, you are very talented

    @sylvialonghurst8745@sylvialonghurst87452 жыл бұрын

  • Great explanation. Tnx so much.

    @illinium1727@illinium17273 ай бұрын

  • Love the idea of making air dry slip!

    @maryk4053@maryk4053 Жыл бұрын

  • Definitely the ‘slip’ tip! Really useful. Thank you

    @SylverZone@SylverZone2 жыл бұрын

  • You’re amazing lady👏👏👏👏thanks for sharing 🙏❤️❤️🌹

    @a-ja-j1696@a-ja-j16962 ай бұрын

  • You are a blessing in disguise... thanks a million.... lots of love

    @chandrikags2494@chandrikags2494 Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for including the part on homemade tools. That was great!

    @lkhvw2042@lkhvw20422 ай бұрын

  • Fabulous thanks for sharing. Look forward to more videos.

    @Siddhia1@Siddhia14 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for sharing ❤️ 🙏

    @NasrinAhady@NasrinAhady10 ай бұрын

  • Thanks so much, very helpful and you are just so sweet and likable!!!

    @maggievee1708@maggievee17082 жыл бұрын

  • What a superb video, Sofia! So relaxing to watch. I studied ceramics at college, which was many decades ago - thank you for bringing back memories! I've never tried air dry clay, so I might just have to nab some and take a trip down memory lane :)

    @lawsdraws@lawsdraws2 жыл бұрын

  • this is so satisfying to watch.. very simple yet informative. I also do appreciate the fact that she gives you ideas on how you can improvise your own tools if you don't have any. I love the way she explained everything in details and how she beautifully created her craft with full process and tips on how she does it perfectly.

    @hannahvillalon8765@hannahvillalon8765 Жыл бұрын

  • Very helpful, thank you!!

    @user-qh7ui5dp9n@user-qh7ui5dp9n6 ай бұрын

  • Just a great simple video, I’ve been waiting for a video like yours.. thank you much !

    @petermotta1623@petermotta16232 жыл бұрын

  • I didn't know about sanding at all! Its deffinetly something I will try out, thanks!

    @buck-the-vocab-mascot@buck-the-vocab-mascot Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you sister for sharing your wisdom I can't wait to get started. ❤️

    @belicosesavage@belicosesavage Жыл бұрын

  • Didn't know about slip; thank you!

    @phoenixhouse9826@phoenixhouse9826 Жыл бұрын

  • I've sculpted with Das for years, I've even sold some pieces, but the slip tip is great! Thank you!

    @gabrielafonseca4034@gabrielafonseca4034Ай бұрын
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