Air Dry Clay Slip - How I Make Mine - The Glue

[@wesleyoconnell8972]

If you add a capful of vinegar it helps break everything down to a beautiful smooth consistency. The vinegar also helps keep mold away.

[@RedRockingBird]

Ooo fantastic tip for everyone there thank you 🙏❤️

[@carmnose]

Good point. Do you use vinegar volume in combination the water volume? or the water volume plus the vinegar volume?

[@patriciadouglas8424]

Thank You

[@teebranch1169]

When I make mine it seems to mold with a lid on what can I do to stop that

[@witchywoman6607]

Does it make is really smooth cause I got some of the crayola and it really firm and I have joint issues so my hands aren’t strong enough anymore. Please and thanks

[@catalinaalbiscorredor962]

slip also helps fill cfacks after its dry 🥰

[@RedRockingBird]

It's good stuff isn't it, thanks 😊

[@Therealannaaugust]

How long does the slip take to dry?

[@AngelAngel-nj6ef]

Thank you I have been looking for SOMTHING to fill on the cracks 👍 live saver 👍

[@nuffsenuff2890]

Thank you for a clear demonstration of something that is truly useful to me, a new user of air dry clay. I like your gentle presentation style.

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you, so glad it was helpful and you enjoyed ❤️

[@cherie7100]

I have made it using the sanded clay from projects. I collected the dust in a tub and used some of that mixed with a small amount of water to make the slip. I keep the slip in a small glass jar with a lid as I made just a small amount to test if it works. I have used it to fuse the clay to foil, polystyrene and itself and it's worked really well

[@RedRockingBird]

Excellent, you clearly do a lot of clay projects to collect enough dust, I love it 🥰 Thanks for letting us all know, happy creating ❤️

[@cherie7100]

@@RedRockingBird I've been collecting it for a while. I thought maybe it would come in handy for something else, and now I see I can use it to make slip.

[@juliejelaco5208]

Great idea

[@isabellrc]

I learn something new & necessary, along with fun…, each video I watch

[@RedRockingBird]

Wonderful thank you, keep watching 😊❤️

[@zentaurus71]

Get yourself a mortar and pestle. Works like a charm to pulverize the dry clay pieces

[@RedRockingBird]

Thanks for the tip, it sure would, I have a set for my spices and trying not to get any more gadgets 🤣 it’s hard 😬

[@1Letter23Numbers.]

I am so addicted to this channel. There are so many things to make. Thank you so very much!!!

[@RedRockingBird]

Happy to hear you think so, enjoy the inspiration, thank you 😊

[@GrumpetteJV]

I always use distilled water for clay and/or painting projects. It helps it from going moldy, so you can keep it longer.

[@RedRockingBird]

Great tip thank you 😊

[@AmyJo_Rebecca]

this was the perfect video, not only was this the answer to my burning question, but also a lovely clear demonstration of the process too, thank you!

[@RedRockingBird]

Glad it could help, thank you 😊

[@crystalbowser685]

I love your original designs and the detail and instruction you give to your viewers! Thank you for your time and great teaching techniques.

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you so much, makes me so happy to know you think this 💜

[@mrsajc1229]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a wonderful teacher!

[@RedRockingBird]

I'm so glad you think so, that is so lovely to hear, thank you 💕

[@wesleyoconnell8972]

Same!!!

[@ginafriend1690]

I wouldn't be the only one, but I could watch you all day everyday. You certainly peak my interest! Ok, off the make my paint pallet!! Thank You Sarah 💜

[@RedRockingBird]

Bless you, thank you, how did the paint palette go Gina? 😊

[@jeffersonelias81]

2:09 Without the use of blenders. Phew! An amazing video and extremely helpful!

[@RedRockingBird]

Good I'm glad, thank you, enjoy your projects

[@imaspecialgirllalala]

I just realized that I haven’t worked with clay at all for 10 years now. I’m glad I had the art class experience in school and I’m so thankful for these videos as refreshers!! ❤️

[@RedRockingBird]

Good to hear this has refreshed your art class experience, I hope you revitalise your clay skills and enjoy, thank you 😊

[@amandajones6481]

I wish we had had Air Dry Clay to use when I was at school. We had to use the traditional kiln fired clay, but we weren't really taught HOW to use it, so most of the stuff we made just broke in the kiln!!! LOL 😄 To be honest, the teacher we had didn't know anything about clay at all!!! 🤣 She was an excellent Art teacher, but she was hopeless at Craft.

[@RedRockingBird]

@@amandajones6481 I love to use stoneware clay too, when I get chance but air dry clay is just so good for crafting. I remember very well the very first clay piece I made at primary school, it broke in the kiln I was devastated, onward and upward. Enjoy 😊

[@juliejk4603]

I had given up even thinking of making air dry clay slip, until I subscribed to your channel and found this! Thank you! So simple and yet brilliant 😀

[@RedRockingBird]

So glad, the simplest ways are the best right! 💜 Thank you

[@ismininikolaidou9848]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. You just opened a new "chapter" in my air clay projects. I use wood glue and it works perfect but, I will certainly try it!

[@RedRockingBird]

Give it a try see which you prefer

[@rebeccamiller3248]

Dedicated coffee grinder to pulverize into powder use distilled water and few drops of white distilled vinegar or couple drops of isopropyl alcohol to keep mold out when mixing powder and liquid into slip.

[@RedRockingBird]

Great tips, thank you for sharing with us all 💜

[@ChaiTei]

This is really helpful- just starting out with air dry clay and I couldn’t figure out if I was making slip the right way- thank you for explaining it and showing different ways to make it-you’re a great teacher

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you, enjoy your creative time, if something works for you then it’s never wrong 😊❤️

[@jameslang1288]

I keep all of my scraps of ADC in a small jar, which I turn in to a slip and or a gap filler. To get it into hard to get places I use a craft syringe to inject the ADC, I get it to a consistency of icing. I works extremely well. You just have to make sure you throughly clean the syringe, including the plunger with a rubber end When I work away from home on a project I take my jar of clay with me as well as all my other bits and pieces. Cheers

[@RedRockingBird]

Thanks for sharing. I love that you take it with you too 😍

[@SarahHansen-x5n]

Love all your ideas! Am new to this and so excited! How long does the slip lasts if the jar is covered? Thanks! Sarah, too!

[@jameslang1288]

@@SarahHansen-x5n sorry I thought you were Sarah 😀 Cheers James

[@SarahHansen-x5n]

@@jameslang1288 I am Sarah, just not the very talented one. I am a critical care RN and am hoping to learn the art of ADC! Wish me luck!

[@RedRockingBird]

I hope you are still having fun creating with clay ❤️

[@jacquelinecastro7459]

Thank you for your presentation! I love your work and I can listen to you all day with ideas! Thank you again!

[@RedRockingBird]

That’s so lovely, thank you 😊

[@rahman077]

I completely messed up trying to make slip with my little knowledge, this video is a life saver!

[@RedRockingBird]

Hopefully it works out well for you now, thanks 😊

[@rahman077]

@@RedRockingBird probably because I've been using a rectangular container

[@RedRockingBird]

@@rahman077 🤞👌🤞

[@OldLadyInFL]

I add the broken bits to water, put on a lie and just set it aside for a day or so to rehydrate, then you can ix it up quite nicely. It's very handy to so many things.

[@RedRockingBird]

Wonderful, a very good way of doing it, thanks for sharing ❤️😊

[@letagui333]

What an amazing work of art that you do. Thank you for sharing

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@elizdonovan5650]

Thank you very much. Your have a beautiful calming voice and are very good at explaining how to do things. 🌲🌝☘️

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you! 😊 Kind of you to say ❤️

[@patriciaabell9393]

I really think you do such a great job! I just can't get mine nearly as straight! Though it's not for lack of trying! I'll just keep watching your videos for tips and tricks! Thanks 😊

[@RedRockingBird]

Maybe go a bit thicker with the clay, will make it easier ❤️ thanks

[@reader.23lady]

Thank you for this lovely demonstration

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@donaunsworth5620]

Thank you id read about slip but didnt know what it was. Your tutorial jas been really helpful.

[@RedRockingBird]

Glad it was useful, thank you 😊❤️

[@paulprs9703]

Thankyou for your tutorial videos I'm new to a lot of this really just finding new hobbies and your channel has been a really big help very grateful

[@RedRockingBird]

You're welcome, thank you, enjoy some new hobbies

[@CraftsforWellbeing]

Thank you so much for this! I made a batch yesterday to your instructions and it has worked beautifully. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thank you!

[@RedRockingBird]

Really wonderful to hear, and thank you 😊

[@JojosCraftyLove]

Yess! I just noticed we use the same jam jars to make slip! haha Those jam jars are so useful!

[@RedRockingBird]

Yessss and pretty. Thanks 🧡

[@hawley1971nh]

I used a Milk Frother and attached the Plastic core found in the middle of a ModRoc roll with sticky tape....whipped up GREAT nice thick and creamy looking in about 10 Minutes

[@RedRockingBird]

Oh wow, sounds like you did a great job, almost good enough to eat 😂

[@SazQ-o1r]

Thanks for the clear video on how to make the slip- this is my first proper day of working with clay so I’m super excited to try making the little trinket bowl - sorry if this has been asked in the comments already but just wanted to ask - after making the slip am I right in thinking that if you place the lid back on the jar the slip will stay useable for an amount of time ? If so how long before it starts to be unusable ? Thanks ❤

[@RedRockingBird]

Wonderful, I hope you are enjoying, yes put a lid on and it will keep a while, keep giving it a stir now and again, if it goes a bit thicker that’s ok too, I like it thick, but you can always add a little more water and stir, just won’t last forever but I find long enough 😁 happy crafting

[@ca6177]

Such good info, thank you! I heard you say "slip in another video and didn't know what you meant! Now I do!

[@RedRockingBird]

Super, thank you 😊

[@kristasimpson2394]

When I sand my pieces it creates a dust naturally. I gather that dust up and add it into my slip jar. Much easier to stir in the clay dust :). But if I am not sanding my pieces I will have to try your method here :)

[@RedRockingBird]

Super, thank you, very resourceful to do this, I sometimes find that my fine black sandpaper sheds little black bits, so I can’t use it when this happens 🙈 I’m sure you don’t have that problem? Enjoy your clay projects ❤️

[@christinecrow1410]

I love the way you show us how to draw and paint pretty pictures on our clay.

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you so much 😀

[@oceansjemsjacqlebreton3555]

TY soooo much. I'm very new to working with clay. Very well presented video. Thanks a million x

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you so glad you found it useful

[@rosaelinav8036]

Thank you for sharing this messages.💖💖💖

[@RedRockingBird]

you're welcome, thank you

[@bondpaz]

This is really awesome! Thanks. I’m having a great time with homemade clay.

[@RedRockingBird]

Wonderful, happy to hear you’re enjoying 😊

[@carolinamendezhernandez7225]

I’ve seen a lady from Spain who gets the one in terracota color, she turns it into a thick paint to mimic clay pots for the nativities

[@RedRockingBird]

Sounds wonderful, I’ve added paint to slip to use as a coating to scratch through, like sgraffito, I did a video….SGRAFFITO 😊❤️

[@lizzyanthus1]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I found your channel through "Claire's Crafty Corner". I've subscribed to you both! Just watched your tips video she suggested, and it's so helpful, thank you!

[@RedRockingBird]

Hi Lizzy, welcome 🤗 Thank you for coming over from the lovely Claire’s recommendation, happy you found the video useful, many project ideas over here too, thank you, Sarah 😊

[@Soapartisan875]

I just found your channel and WOW I have learned so much from you yay. I just ordered my air dry clay to start creating ❤ . Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge .

[@RedRockingBird]

Welcome. I hope you love your clay projects as much as I do, thank you 😊❤️

[@ThatLadyFromYouTube]

I have to sand a few pieces and will use the dust. Also, maybe a pestle and morter for the soft clay?

[@RedRockingBird]

Using the dust is a great idea, I love the waste not want not 💜 If you have a pestle and mortar for crafts then great 💜

[@cherie7100]

I find it better to use something disposable to mix the clay. I used a plastic cup then put my slip in a sterilized jar to keep it

[@sillymikl]

Thank you! I have been needing to make this ever since I got some air dry clay!

[@RedRockingBird]

You’re welcome, hope it goes well ❤️

[@sillymikl]

@@RedRockingBird thanks!

[@margaretdillinger5090]

I want to try the angel wings. Your work is beautiful.

[@RedRockingBird]

You should kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpuyamNjhsqde7c thank you, enjoy

[@margaretdillinger5090]

Thank you so much for the wings video. I love it. ❤️😍 my new bestie in England! Hugs

[@RedRockingBird]

❤️

[@jennyhilder217]

Thanks ❤

[@RedRockingBird]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@FollowYourDreamss]

SO NICE DEMO, THANKS FOR SHARING

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you ❤️

[@leonorfelix9617]

I had run out of clay and all i had was the slit so i took my slit took a small canvas and spread it all over my canvad and made a face on it and i let it dry it came out very nice ir came out to be a beautiful art

[@RedRockingBird]

Thanks for sharing, sounds wonderful, glad you are enjoying your projects 😊

[@Em1989-e8s]

can you keep this slip for the next time you need it or would it eventually dry up and be unusable? do you have to make a new batch of slip for each project?

[@RedRockingBird]

You can keep it yes, put a lid on, something like a jam jar is good, only thing to look out for is mold if you’ve had it a while, if it get’s too thick add a little more water, if it’s too thin leave the lid off a while

[@jeffersonf8143]

😀😀 Amazing video! Keep up the excellent work!!!!

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you, lots more in the pipeline

[@jenngraham1812]

I love your tutorials💕 Question: does the slip keep in the jar or does it harden over time?

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you. I would say the smaller the jar the better with less air, if it goes a bit too thick you can just add a little more water, but I don’t keep it too long, making in small batches, as if you get any bacteria in it will go moldy!

[@simonealdrich5162]

You read my mind,. I was just wondering how you would slip woth air dry clays , and now thank s to you I know X British liveing usa manhatten ,

[@RedRockingBird]

Excellent, enjoy your projects and I hope you’ve enjoyed some jubilee celebrations 👑 😊

[@artebee905]

Love your videos, love your creations. ❤️

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@timeenuf4200]

Thank you for the "hard work" demo. Would be good if I'm feeling frustrated and needed to just bash something. Think I'll stick with the soft & slow method to set the pace of a gentle artistic endeavor. Great demo especially for us clay newbies.

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you so glad it was useful, yes save the bashing technique to mind for a stressful day 😆

[@Sura_mohammed4]

Can I use water instead of using slip to join the different parts of the amazing fox pot?😍

[@RedRockingBird]

Just water can slide about a bit, if the clay is still quite wet and fresh you could score and then blend the sides together, if fine a bit drier I like to add just a little slip but you might find you can skip this part

[@petipeti775]

Amazing and helpful video :) thank you, it is very pleasant to watch your videos while doing some craftwork too!

[@RedRockingBird]

Awesome, thank you so much, sounds perfect 😊

[@nzolanikonga3025]

Wow, nice l really appreciate .

[@RedRockingBird]

Thanks for watching, have fun creating ✨

[@suebrown7882]

The creamy slip you made looks ideal for use with rigid moulds to make castings that are more robust than when plaster of Paris is used. Thanks for sharing!

[@RedRockingBird]

would love to find out if that works, thanks 😊

[@Studio7t7]

Great tutorial. So helpful thank you 😊

[@RedRockingBird]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@TyRiver4671]

Can you make a lot of slip and then close it up and save it for other projects?

[@RedRockingBird]

You can make more than you need and keep it a little while, seal in an air tight container, I wouldn’t keep for too long though, I tend to make fresh when I need it, thanks for watching

[@lnc-to4ku]

Such a great tip! Thank you so much!

[@RedRockingBird]

Glad it was helpful thank you 😊

[@gamershanetv2669]

this video helped out a lot.

[@RedRockingBird]

I’m glad, thanks 😊

[@kevkearney3355]

My son is making a project of the giants causeway, he has made the hexagonal pillars, we need to stick them to the painted base, (acrylic paint) will slip work to stick the Air dry clay pillars to the painted surface? Your advice would be greatly appreciated

[@RedRockingBird]

Fantastic, no, slip wouldn’t be strong enough, I’d use a super glue, or even PVA glue should be ok if it’s a school project and better for him to use. Happy crafting together, thanks for watching 😊🌸

[@grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925]

Thank you so much!

[@RedRockingBird]

It’s a pleasure, thank you 😊

[@aliyagalim]

Do you recommend to close the lid, while its sitting for that hour? And also tos tore it for longer time?

[@RedRockingBird]

Yes pop the lid on, and I actually use a much smaller jar so there is less surface area on top. It keeps a while as long as no bacteria gets in, otherwise it will go moldy

[@untangled99]

Thank you. You are so helpful, and patience. I've learned 😌 a lot. Look forward to more videos from you. Thanks!!!

[@RedRockingBird]

So happy to hear you are enjoying my videos and finding them useful, thank you 😊

[@untangled99]

@@RedRockingBird your welcome!!!

[@cherylpalazzo5578]

Can I use the slip to attach pieces to other materials also, like plastic or glass.

[@RedRockingBird]

No you’ll need glue for that

[@iknownothing-49]

Thought of a total newbie.: glue the shards of clay scraps together to make shale like stones.

[@RedRockingBird]

have you tried it?

[@sweetslasherart]

Thank you so much💕

[@RedRockingBird]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lynnfurk6356]

i love your videos, this is a brand new hobby for me and need to learn a lot. Can you tell me how to stop Texture sheets sticking to air dried clay and do I need the slab to dry out a little before using the sheet ?

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you, I am so glad you have found a wonderful new hobby. I don’t have experience of texture sheets sorry, I’ll have to get some. 💕

[@simonealdrich5162]

Yor rhe best thankyou for sharing your skills ill be trying some !

[@RedRockingBird]

Sweet of you to say thank you

[@neilreeves5627]

Great and very helpful tips, thank you!

[@RedRockingBird]

❤️ thank you ❤️

[@witchywoman6607]

I’m new at using air dry clay if I’m just working with moulds and need to attach two together say for a picture frame can I just use the glue I have? The frame is going to be against a backer. I feel you would know best. Ty.

[@RedRockingBird]

Yes to a frame I would use a white craft glue or a super glue, I need to do a video all about this as it’s a very common question, thank you 😊

[@witchywoman6607]

@@RedRockingBird Thanks

[@lisavigus-brown8247]

Thank you

[@RedRockingBird]

You're welcome, thank you 😀

[@JudysRevenge]

How do you store it, and how long will it last? Can I make large batches?

[@RedRockingBird]

I store in a glass jar with the lid on, you can make a bigger batch if you need to, but I tend to make a few spoonfulls at a time as a little goes a long way. If no bacteria gets in it should last a really good length of time. I just prefer small batches.

[@KerryThomas-in5nm]

I would use my small and cheap electric Sunbeam grinder ($30 Australian) to make your slip dust.

[@RedRockingBird]

Super 👍 that’s great thanks for watching

[@charlottesophieperper2445]

If I add pva glue to the slip, won't the mixture be much stronger? Looking forward to your reply. Than you kindly. 🙏

[@RedRockingBird]

I don’t, I like keep air dry clay as air dry clay, try it, see what you think

[@charlottesophieperper2445]

@@RedRockingBird Thank you so much for your kind reply! I will experiment a little more! Thank you for your lovely video! 🤗

[@designsbydawn976]

How long is the slip good for after it's made? Tfs and God Bless 🥰 💜

[@RedRockingBird]

I make in small batches as if it gets bacteria in it goes moldy, a lovely viewer said they put vinegar in theirs to help with this, thank you 😊

[@jude1515]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@RedRockingBird]

Glad you think so 🤩

[@christina22klol12]

I feel like i did something wrong during the process and it didn't work for me. Your video was clean and the steps easy to do of course. That was my second try but i will keep trying in the future. All of your videos are helpful!

[@RedRockingBird]

Even if you left a big chunk in water and left it sit for ages it would soften and work, wonder why yours didn’t work, is it definitely regular air dry clay? ❤️

[@christina22klol12]

@@RedRockingBird It's the same one that you use, Das air dry clay. Tommorow I'll give it another try and i'll tell you the results. I think my mistake was with the water.

[@christina22klol12]

@@RedRockingBird It worked! I tried it today and now I finally have slip! In the end my mistake was in the water. Thank you!

[@RedRockingBird]

@@christina22klol12 fab I’m glad ❤️

[@melonybyles6603]

Thank you so very much!!! This video help me so much!!!

[@RedRockingBird]

I'm so glad, wonderful, thank you

[@jennyhilder217]

Is it white vinager you use ? As am new to this ADC

[@RedRockingBird]

Just water, I have seen people add a drop of vinegar but I don’t, have fun creating

[@imkevr]

I have a question. Just starting with air dryed clay. How do I attach it to a glass bottle.... is it the same principle?

[@RedRockingBird]

you wouldn't use slip no, it would fall off when dry, you'd need to glue it on

[@manisha-colorcreativityartwork]

How to store slip.. and how long it can last before completely dry up?

[@RedRockingBird]

Store it in a jar with the lid tight on, it will likely go a bit thicker over time but just add a little more water. As long as you put clean water in the mix it should last a good while, till your next project, just make a small amount like i did at a time and then keep topping it up as you need to 💜

[@manisha-colorcreativityartwork]

@@RedRockingBird thanks a lot!

[@RedRockingBird]

@@manisha-colorcreativityartwork you're welcome

[@Jamz1726]

Also wheb applying on glass, Would I apply slip then clay right after or let the slip dry first? 🤔

[@RedRockingBird]

The slip is for attaching air dry clay to air dry clay

[@iickie_bloop8813]

This was very helpful thank you !

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you, glad you found useful

[@Maria_Konsta]

Wonderful!!So helpful!!!Thank you!!💞

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you, I’m glad 😊

[@Maria_Konsta]

@@RedRockingBird 🙏🥰🥰

[@Hemlighetsmakeri]

Such good video! 😍 Have you ever tried to "re-use" an old project you were not pleased with, by like soaking it? I'm thinking that it would work either you have pained it or not? 🤔

[@RedRockingBird]

Yes, I have and do, I love to recycle. I've filmed a video so will be out sometime over the coming weeks 😍

[@Hemlighetsmakeri]

@@RedRockingBird Lovely, I will be waiting excitedly 😍

[@RedRockingBird]

@@Hemlighetsmakeri 😍

[@murphchris5670]

Hi another question, I'm using Das clay and made a creature from Harry potter. To make the eyes nose and mouth I scored the face and wet it with water without slip. Is that OK?

[@RedRockingBird]

Hi, did it stick ok while drying? If so it will be fine yes, if you blend enough it works, best of luck with your wonderful creations ⭐️

[@murphchris5670]

@@RedRockingBird Yes I blended it with an hopefully it sticks. I'm new to air dry clay lol.

[@RedRockingBird]

@@murphchris5670 sure it will be fab ⭐️

[@digitalbrayer]

Lovely as always - I can't help but wonder if the clay breaks, if dropped onto e.g., the footpath or a ceramic tiled floor - a hard surface?

[@RedRockingBird]

although would break like ceramic you might be surprised

[@rashmivijay1563]

How to preserve the left over clay slip?

[@RedRockingBird]

In a jam jar and put on the lid, come back and give it a good stir, it thickens over time which I like ☺️

[@jjones4537]

Can I make a larger batch of slip and keep it in a jar with a lid? If so how long can I keep it?

[@RedRockingBird]

I tend to make in small batches, if you let any bacteria in it might go moldy

[@amberm2777]

Very helpful thank you so much 💟

[@RedRockingBird]

Super thank you, enjoy your projects

[@evone9141]

can you pour this clay slip into a mold ? like they do with potery ?

[@RedRockingBird]

This isn’t strong enough I would have thought, as I’ve not tried it. I do paint it onto a clay pot like in my sgraffito video

[@deniselovesglitter]

Hiiiii and thank you for another clip that’s easy to follow and clear - I love your channel! I have a question about candle holders: if I made a small holder for votives (small ‘church candles’), how does air dry clay hold up with heat? I make candles and will be making dish candle holders for larger pillars, and was wondering whether I should experiment with the smaller ones ... any advice? Have a lovely day 🌷♥️🌷

[@RedRockingBird]

Thank you so much. I wouldn't want a naked flame to be near the clay or any lacquer on it, just in case. If far enough away from the flame on a large pillar candle then sounds like it's something that would be great to try, and people are told to never leave a candle burning unattended anyway. I have only ever used my clay with little tea lights that take a battery!! : ) You have a great day too 🌷♥️🌷

[@TripleG69]

Is this similar to liquid polymer?

[@RedRockingBird]

No not really, polymer is different as the properties change when heated, with air dry clay the 2 sides really need to be blended together, if you can’t do this then we need to use a glue instead

[@helenai13]

I made a small jewellery tray. It was already painted and finished, but the rim/edge is very thin and broke, and there isn’t any piece left that I can glue with the slip. Do you recommend a way to fix it? I will be too frustrated if there is no solution. Thank you in advance.

[@RedRockingBird]

Could you put a little more clay in the gap, wet the dry edge and add more, then paint over and varnish when dry ❤️

[@helenai13]

@@RedRockingBird thank you for responding with a suggestion on how to fix it. I had considered it as well, but feared that the area would become too fragile and might eventually break again. So, instead, I smoothed the area and finished it off making the gap look intentional:).

[@RedRockingBird]

@@helenai13 super, I love that you did this ❤️

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Hi Sarah. Please can you tell me, so you ever use thick air dry clay slip to decorate the outside of your items, in the same was that potters do with kiln dry clay?

[@RedRockingBird]

Hi Carly, great question as I’ve been wondering the same thing and it’s been on my list of experiments for so long, I really think it would work

[@redbear4350]

So I Need One spoon of water and two spoons of clay and I have to wait 2 hours until it's a Creamy consistence? Did I get It all?

[@RedRockingBird]

I did mine overnight, but if you put a spoon in and shake well you could do in 2 hours, different brands vary too, but so many people asked me how to make air dry slip I made this little video, but you get it, it’s that simple clay and water 😊

[@redbear4350]

@@RedRockingBird I asked because I am Italian and I wanted to make sure I understood your instructions about the amount of water and clay to use. Thank you so much for answering me :)

[@RedRockingBird]

Yes please always ask and I will answer as best I can 😍🥰

[@Jute511]

Thanks, all I needed to know 👌

[@RedRockingBird]

👍 super

[@facastano]

When you set it over night, do you put a lid on it?

[@RedRockingBird]

yes I do sorry