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6 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Crafting with Air Dry Clay
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Moisturize your hands before you begin. Not only does this keep your hands moisturized, but it also keeps clay from sticking to you.
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Condition clay before you begin by kneading so it’s soft and malleable. You can see this is difficult if you start with a big piece of clay.
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Instead, split the clay into small pieces. Condition each piece separately then work them togehter.
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If you’ll be rolling your clay flat, start by squishing it a little flat with your hands first. This makes rolling easier.
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Don't ruin a rolling pin you use for baking! Instead use any glass bottle.
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Roll clay on a hard flat surface, like wood or glass. Flip clay occasionally while rolling.
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Here's what happens if you roll clay on parchment. Moisture from clay causes parchment to wrinkle, making marks in the clay that are hard to remove.
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Anything in your house can be used to create interesting texture! Try stamping clay with vintage crystal or rolling a piece of lace over the clay.
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Now you're ready to create bowls, decor, and jewelry with air dry clay!
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Jessie Katz Greenberg
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