6 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Crafting with Air Dry Clay || @jessiekatzgreenberg

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Get App Moisturize your hands before you begin. Not only does this keep your hands moisturized, but it also keeps clay from sticking to you. 1 @jessiekatzgreenberg on

Get App 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. 2 @jessiekatzgreenberg on

Get App Instead, split the clay into small pieces. Condition each piece separately then work them togehter. @jessiekatzgreenberg on

Get App If you’ll be rolling your clay flat, start by squishing it a little flat with your hands first. This makes rolling easier. 3 @jessiekatzgreenberg on

Get App Don't ruin a rolling pin you use for baking! Instead use any glass bottle. 4 @jessiekatzgreenberg on

Get App Roll clay on a hard flat surface, like wood or glass. Flip clay occasionally while rolling. 5 @jessiekatzgreenberg on

Get App 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. @jessiekatzgreenberg on

Get App 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. 6 @jessiekatzgreenberg on

Get App Now you're ready to create bowls, decor, and jewelry with air dry clay! @jessiekatzgreenberg on

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