Best No Cracking Cold Porcelain Clay recipe

After testing so many times and having my clay recipe crack over and over again, I realized that the most important thing is to have a good quality PVA glue. Here in the US I had a real hard time finding the right one, until I found out about this brand from Lineco: amzn.to/3XdkuXa
Here's where you can find the Mineral Oil: amzn.to/3QnWfmN
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[@meechynailedit]

I use Elmer’s glue to make my clay and I have had no problems with cracking. My recipe I used was 1c Elmer’s school glue 1c cornstarch 2tsp vegetable oil 2tsp white vinegar Cooked it as you did here Not saying any recipe is better just pointing out I’ve never had a problem with thin or thick pieces cracking

[@myluckyears]

Great to know! Glad it worked for you.

[@tll5293]

I had the exact same ingredients as you did, but mine keeps cracking!! Horrible!

[@marjiens8163]

This is a very good instructional video, thank you!

[@CherryBlawesome]

Elmers makes several types of glue. After doing some research, Elmer’s PVA glue is called “GLUE ALL”. It can be used for wood, clay, slime, paint pours, etc. it has a higher content of PVA vs their “School Glue” which has less PVA in it to make it more washable for janitors in the schools. This is likely why Elmer’s School Glue has the potential to crack. Also, if you can get your clay to dry really slow, the least likely it will crack. I think a lot has to do with your environment as well as the quality of the glue. Thanks for the recipe!

[@kingkloy-vq2df]

THANK YOU for the recipe ♡ I really have a problem with normal glue; it really makes my clay crack when I dry it.

[@kingkloy-vq2df]

by the way can i use baby oil instead of mineral oil?

[@marlenejones6266]

I have used Elmer's glue and it worked quite well. I can't afford expensive wood glue. I will continue to use Elmer's and I don't use the cook method.,I have never had a crack or split of any kind. I follow red rocking bird

[@myluckyears]

Glad it worked for you!

[@kalalily87]

Thank you for the recipe! I am making cold porcelain flowers. I used Elmer’s school glue for my first flowers, I don’t think I noticed cracking but it makes sense if it has less PVA. I also haven’t made it on the stove top yet just in the microwave. I am thinking about trying the Elmer’s glue all and also the framing glue to see which I like the best. The framing glue is double the price though so thats the only bummer. I do work at a frame shop so I might see how much the glue is we buy. I would like a glue that makes the flowers more flexible once dried and I was wondering if you noticed a difference in flexibility in the glues? I also wanted to ask have you done the microwave and is doing stove top better in some way?

[@lemonyellow3820]

Thks for sharing.my problem is the creations i made collect dust. So pls advise how not to collect dust

[@carolgarcia8431]

Hello, thanks for the video! Could you recommend a brand of PVA wood glue to make my cold porcelain? Have a nice day!!

[@myluckyears]

Yes. The link is on my bio. From Lineco

[@carolgarcia8431]

Thank you so much!!

[@Dreamy-writer]

Question: does it have to be wood glue or could I substitute it for regular Elmer's glue? Thanks for the video, by the way!

[@myluckyears]

Elmers glue will crack the clay. Has to be PVA wood glue.

[@marlenejones6266]

​@@myluckyearsno it doesn't.,Elmer's works just fine. I use it. I never have cracks

[@dragonfooz]

❤ wood glue where i come from is much thicker in consistency. Can i use more water?

[@myluckyears]

Not sure. You can try and see what happens. The trick is to get to the right consistency so you can make the shapes you want. When the clay is too soft, it may be hard to create shapes. When is too hard, you can always add water later to make it a bit softer.

[@tonibrockington4429]

Is there any reason I can't use my Kitchen Aid mixer on low?

[@myluckyears]

For kneading? I never tried. Might be too thick for that.

[@Daisy.florina]

why oil?

[@milabelle6453]

Will it shrink a bit after dry?

[@myluckyears]

yes. up to 15%

[@naavya_nk]

Hi do we kp it in fridge overnight?

[@myluckyears]

I only keep in fridge when I won't use the clay for a while. It helps to last longer. Make sure to seal it well then cover it with a dark plastic bag.

[@lanceanthony198]

It’s Elmer’s also PVA?

[@myluckyears]

Yes

[@deletedddddddddd]

wood glue and school glue are exactly the same

[@myluckyears]

Yes and no. They are PVC glues, but a lot of them are more watered down, causing it to crack more. At least that has been my experience.

[@tll5293]

It still cracks!!!

[@ashleewhite7775]

That's because it's drying too fast. You don't have enough moisture in your environment. Try keeping a damp paper towel over your peice for the first night of drying