r/airdryclay

Clay Miku! Any advice on how to improve this? would greatly appreciate the help since I don't see any yt tuts out there for air dry clay other than tiny charms.

I made this piano shaped trinket dish for my piano
Feel free to share any tips or feedback!

All are original except the beehives, I used Snowdonia Rock tutorials.

Acrylic paint pens, brush, mineral powder, UV sealed (I'm still getting the hang of it).

I used air clay to form a base. It's hard! I'll paint them black with a resin. The ladybugs will sit on fake grass with a green pinecone tree. The cottages will also be together and sit on driftwood with the cabled rope backdrop to hang.

I hope you like them!

I really think Fortnite should make squishes of the sprites because they’re so cute. I made these clay ones today.

My childhood dogs name was snoopy so I wanted this to be my first clay creation. And can I coat it with clear nail polish for a glossy look? Or I have varnish too so should I use that?

Crayola clay and some acrylic paint

First time posting here. I’ve been working with air dry clay for about a year now, and wanted to show off my fav piece I just finished. I’m thinking about making a several more along the same vein. Thanks for stopping by :)

took me about 4hours but I'm very happy with the result!!!

Just wanted to share some pics of my anime inspired trinket dish I completed recently! Don't ask how long this sat on my shelf half painted before I finally finished it. I used Fimo air dry clay, acrylic paint, and polyurethane to varnish it.

You can rub your finger/thumb on their belly :)

One of the easiest ways to create realistic clay flowers is by coloring your clay with oil paints before sculpting.

Many cold porcelain clays become slightly translucent after drying and may develop a subtle yellow or gray tint. To achieve a softer, more natural look, mix a tiny amount of **Titanium White oil paint** into the clay before adding other colors. This makes the clay more opaque while preserving its flexibility. Be careful not to add too much—an amount about half the size of a pea is enough for a ball of clay around 5 cm (2 inches) wide.

Once the white paint is evenly mixed in, add your chosen oil colors. Oil paints blend exceptionally well with cold porcelain, producing rich, smooth shades that stay vibrant over time. They are also gentler on the clay than many other colorants, helping it remain workable during sculpting.

Keep in mind that heavily colored clay may become less elastic and dry out faster. If that happens, knead in a tiny amount of hand cream or a drop of water to restore its softness.

Another important tip: most colors become one or two shades darker after the clay dries. Always test your color on a small piece first if you're trying to match a specific flower.

You don't need an expensive paint collection to get started. A small palette is enough: Titanium White, Yellow, Red, Magenta, Green, Blue, Violet, and Black. By mixing these colors, you can recreate almost any natural flower shade.

#craft #claysupplies #coldporcelain #flowermaking #airdryclay #thaiclay

Zashiki Warashi is a Yokai that has both a good and mischievous side, the same as stories about them. Some say that they bring luck to the house they came to. Some say that they are attracted by the luck that is already in the house. But in every tale, they mention that Zashiki Warashi will take the luck of the house with them when they leave, if the house isn't taken care of well. It makes me somehow feel connected with my situation, when I don't really know what my future will be. It may be good, it may be tough. Everything ahead is just a mysterious mist. The only thing that I can be sure of is I'm freely doing what I want to do, freely enjoying my life. Just like the Zashiki Warashi will keep the good fortune to the house that is taken care of well. I believe that as long as I'm doing it with my whole heart, it will lead me to the right destination, and I'm still on the right path.

If you're interested in my process of making this figure, you could take a look at my sculpting video here.

I opened a cupboard that I never went in and was greeted by these little guys , I'd watched some air dry clay videos and thought I'd give it a go ,held up pretty well considering there just clay stuck on cans

I started making a cat but let it dry outside which I found out is horrible + makes it crack. Then I did the tail and dried inside under a bag, still cracked. I think I am making the clay too wet it just feels SO firm and hard to work with if I don’t wet it.

Should I start all the way over? Any tips are so appreciated.

Thought Id say hi by sharing this lil project of mine. In fact this is my proudest piece so far.

Even beginners can make a beautiful clay rose. Watch this video: I create three different sizes of petals, which gives the rosebud more volume and a natural look. I attach the petals to a wired base using glue, then add color with soft pastel shading. Give it a try — you can do it too!

I'm making cold porcelain cookies like these I found on Pinterest and want to protect them without losing their texture. Resin makes them too shiny. What's a good glaze or sealant that keeps the cookie feel?