DIY HOW TO MAKE ILLUSTRATED CAT TRINKET BOXES USING AIR DRY CLAY

[@greencupcakes1]

You need to put score lines on parts you want to stick together, clay doesn’t want to stick to smooth surfaces. It also helps to make a slightly watered down clay mix to fill gaps and basically use as “glue” to join things. It’s quite easy if you know how but brain-meltingly agonising if you don’t. Amazing problem solving tho! And they turned out incredible!!!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Awesome thank you for the tip. I will try to use it when i make a new clay project ♥

[@MagycArwen]

I've tried mixing the clay with water to make details stick and it's incredibly difficult if you're working with a fluffy clay such as das. It just sticks together in lumps 😢 working with pottery clay is so much easier.

[@acmulhern]

This works very well with regular clay, but not so much with air dry clay. I think they put paper and plastic in it so it makes it difficult to work with.

[@DH-gq7bm]

@@MagycArwen I just use PVC glue. I bought some bottles of Aleen's tacky glue, and I apply them to the wet pieces of clay I want to attach then smooth the seams. Seems to work just fine for me. And I use das too, so I understand what you mean

[@celestineblue]

This is so tru tho...

[@lunasbix4338]

I appreciate you showed your attempts that did not go as planned, and I love you choice of color combination!!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Yup. There were a few attempts :))) i figured people would like to see that not everything goes according to plans

[@aciddominic2628]

I like that approach

[@nigarmammadova3578]

Fully agree! nothing needs to be perfect and it also gives us more motivation as throughout failure we get better and better.And i loved this project !

[@helianthe3457]

I'm really glad you showed all your process but also your struggle. I love seeing people working around problems and it makes me feel less alone in my frustration haha! This is so cute and original, I will try to do one for myself but maybe with a bunny as a knob, thank you for the inspiration!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Yes i think it's important to show that not everything goes perfectly . And everyone makes mistakes :D. thank you so much for your lovely comment

[@hobbyhustle]

I really like how you showed all the failed attempts instead of editing those parts out and trying to make it look like it turns out perfect at one go. As a crafter I face such issues too and get disheartened at times...but looking at this made me realise it's alright and very normal to face them :) and even to learn from those mistakes! The outcome looks super cute! :)

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Yes I like to show that not everything is perfect! Especially when filming. Thank you for your comment :D. I really appreciate it!

[@dxxy]

cat head knobs are so cute! 💖

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

They really are

[@adjengjojonuryunitah.939]

So cute!! Thank you for showing the failures part, somewhat it motivates me to not give up easily

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! Glad you found those useful also :D

[@FrankieAlisha]

I love the inside color choice. That element made it ‘pop’ and really brought everything together.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! :D

[@ROSE-ps3il]

Such an amazing clay creation. I really love the way you choose the colours and patterns. Would love to see more clay project like this. Thank you for this video. Your videos are therapeutic and satisfying to watch.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

thank you so much for your comment :D Really happy to hear you like watching my videos :D

[@angeladear9237]

I really appreciate that you showed all your fails and then how you finally got what you wanted. VERY HELPFUL! And I adore the leaf design.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you Angela! I think it's more helpful to show fails sometimes and also a good motivation to keep going :D

[@farmers-daughter2000]

I like it. They don’t have to perfect because they are hand made.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! I agree ❤️

[@CTisMe]

Those teals and gold are lovely

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! 💖

[@lesleycapul8073]

As many others have said, I love the fact that you showed your other attempts as well! I think it really helps to see your process and they turned out so great!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! I am really happy people find that helpful

[@labyrinthminds_]

This just gave me the best idea for Christmas gifts 💕

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

I'm so glad! :D

[@unmeilu4998]

For the your original plan on making the body of the trinket box, when I took ceramics my ceramics professor said to cut the smaller sides of the rectangle in a 45 degree angle so the sides kinda overlap each other when you bring them together. This way it would attach better. I'm not sure I made any sense. XD

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

hmmm haven't thought of that :D Thank for sharing your tip. I will try it!

[@sherierodrigues1569]

You know what I love about you my dear, besides your fabulous art, your honesty. To see that you had to put plan B into action, shows me that it doesn't always work perfectly the first time. Thank you my dear. I just love your art. Sherie Rodrigues from Australia

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Owh thank you so much Sherie. It's always nice to have a plan B and even of i don't then i just improvise as i go along :)))

[@sherierodrigues1569]

@@AncaPoraIllustration 🤗

[@DrJones-nh4my]

I love the trial and error sequences of your videos

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! :D

[@smadhavan965]

I loved the entire video and can't take my eyes off the amazing cute handpainted illustrations on those cute trinkets. I love the way you have documented all your failed attempts and "I nailed it" moments of the whole process. Amazing work !!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! I am so happy you enjoyed the video

[@anitau9348]

These came out amazing! I appreciate you showing the attempts that didn't work out, sometimes we need a reminder to not give up!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thanks so much! 😊Glad I could be that reminder :D

[@debbiedew1]

I have these supplies at home and am excited to do this. Loving the beautiful jewel tones that you use. Even if I didn't know who's video this was I would know immediately after seeing the colors used. Such a beautiful style. I would love to see more clay projects thank you for sharing your creativity!!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Haha :D Yes i do love some rich jewel tones :D I'll make sure to include more clay projects in the future on my channel :D

[@JulianaRumple]

i love the dark blue with terracota. lovely colors!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! :D It's one of my favorite color combinations

[@emmaw7853]

i have never done anything with air dry clays before and now after watching your videos, i really want to!!!! it's so so so so pretty!!!!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Awesome! I feel you can do so many things with clay in general. I really want to become better at using it :D

[@taniahungary]

Really love your video. And your music choices are wonderful. So glad our showed us the fail and try again as well as the lovely end result. Thank you. I'm a beginner and this was inspiring.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! I am happy to show all my fails and provide a little inspiration and show that the process is not always perfect

[@212Tasneem]

SO BEAUTIFUL... i feel at peace just by watching it

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Awww thank you so much! :D

[@jinishi7428]

Part of the beauty of your work was the effort you put into it. I love how it turned it out! 🌸

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! :D

[@ErikaLoPalacios]

You drew the leaves as if you were drawing with a pencil and not a brush, so amazing 👌🏼

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@aebistudios]

Absolutely beautiful

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! :D

[@MerryBee707]

Love these! I just bought some air dry clay to entertain myself a bit longer through this pandemic... I have been attempting new crafts, arts, and sewing projects for the last year. I'm thinking working with clay will be very therapeutic. Thank you for showing the reality of it all.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! Clay projects really are therapeutic! I am so gad I could help you in any way during the pandemic

[@shenazminwalla3609]

Very beautiful and creative. Thankyou so much.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much 😊

[@cocoberrie72]

Maybe you could use a "lazy susan" as your spinny table? Ikea, Walmart or any kitchen supply store would have them. 💖

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

I actually did buy a lazy susan from filming this video :D it works great!

[@crazy_tulip1552]

I’ve seen others comment this already, but to get pieces of clay to stick together, it’s easier to score the area you want the piece to go onto (and the piece itself) with something sharp, and then add slip to it. “Slip” is just a mixture of water and used crushed up clay. It acts as glue.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you for the tip. I will try this method in the future :D

[@Write-or-Wrong]

Beautiful work!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much!

[@krutipathak817]

You have no idea how much I needed this. Those things are so beautiful. And I loved the honesty. I liked how you showed us the crucial parts too. And your painting skills are awesome.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! I am so happy you think so :D. I try to keep things honest because I know i struggle and so do others

[@aminakishk6571]

Put lids on then be the end !! Lovely so cute !!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! :D

[@Hikari4176]

I love the way you show the failed experiments and also step-by-step solutions ^^ It’s so satisfying to see problems created and solved like how your train of thought would normally go. If you hadn’t shown the experiments and just posted the perfect result, I’d have made the same mistakes just to see what the result would be 😂 Thank you very much for the video, both the process and the lovely result are greatly appreciated!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! Glad you found it interesting. Mistakes are just part of the process and i think it's important to show them

[@reeminikin]

The part where you put plastic kitchen wrap was brilliant! Thank you so much for that tip, I was looking for a solution for the clay sticking to the glass issue. Thank you!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! I am glad it helped :D

[@Shamantak_Bhattacharyya]

I really liked the making of the lid.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@paulakelly333]

Wow, the result is just amazing! I love the colour combination. I never thought the red on the inside would match, but hell yes it looked amazing! Well done!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much!

[@tmev9573]

Thank you for this helpful tutorial. But can I use ceramic clay instead?

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Yes you can! Even better. But I think you would need a kiln . That 's why prefer air dry clay because I don't have a place for firing up the ceramics

[@korotame]

Really beautiful!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! 😊

[@kodhainarayanan7029]

I normally never have anything but surprisingly I DO have air dry clay! I'm super happy and excited right now! I'm definitely going to try. It's a bit rainy here, but I hope it'll dry well enough! Thank you so much for sharing this 💙

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! I am really curious what you will make out of your air dry clay :D Do send me a picture if you are able to. I would love to see what you create

[@carmenpdl8918]

Beautiful pottery. It seems really my 1800 grandma ceramics pottery. I'd like to try make the same.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! That is very sweet of you!

[@karenescalera8193]

W O W! Thank you for taking the time to share your work. Truly inspirational.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Wow, thank you!

[@lesterpossum4088]

I loved this video, the bowls are gorgeous

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! :D

[@noorarahimi1498]

It's so beautiful

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! 🐱

[@fuzzydragons]

Those look great 🙂💜 lovely paint job

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :D

[@rovnaart]

When I saw thumbnail without reading the title I thought you will paint a ready made copper plant tots or something and here I am amazed by your persistence on making clay work! So satisfying and cute! But also I can see myself thinking I know how to get needed consistency of let's say gouache and for some reason I pour too much water and it get so streaky! But sometimes it's just gives work it's uniqueness :) Great job, cute cats❤

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! Yes i do struggle a lot with making things work but i persistence is key. I don't add a lot of water to my gouache , just enough so it's somewhat easy to work with.

[@kiranjitkaur2301]

As she was showing her failures and then moving on to the glass technique the song was going “let’s keep it siimmppplleee” I LAUGHED so hard when I heard it 🤣🤣🤣

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Ahahaha i didn't notice that :))) That's funny :D

[@lucilazarag]

This is insanely pretty! 🖤 It reminded me of Fanngora’s work, a local illustrator (I’m from Monterrey, Mexico) she also makes cute stuff with pretty patterns and colors, she also works with clay, one of my birthday gifts this year was a clay puppet inspired in my cat. Watching your video made me smile like when that gift was given to me on that day, beautiful work 🖤

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! I will definitely check. Out Fanngora's work. Really happy to hear my video brought some joy ♥

[@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825]

Can you please link me her work? I couldn't find it

[@luisavervoorn]

These are so cute! I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much for watching! :D

[@shereepearce223]

Love it. You've inspired me. I have a pack of clay here at home from when the kids had a project. I've been wondering what to do with it.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! I love it when you guys say i inspire you!

[@constancepang263]

Love this! How do you avoid the paint brush markings on the clay surface when you paint the object?

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

I don't really have a problem with brush markings. I use acrylic gouache for painting my clay creation and I find it dries very opaque with very little strokes. I guess it depends on the paint you are using

[@yourztruly_shi]

These are so pretty!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! 😊

[@andradacozma5187]

They turned out amazing! So cute 😍

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Tu esti cute :D

[@sarahk7739]

They look really cute!!😻😻

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much!

[@ArtisticSoulCrafts]

Wow.. Amazing craft idea. And specially I love. The colour theam. You are really talented 👍👍👍stay connected friend

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment :D

[@ArtisticSoulCrafts]

🤗☺️☺️😊

[@malicevics]

Love your work!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@lindacarlton2467]

These pots are adorable I'm going to make some and make the cat heads to look like my cats one in grey and white one in tabby and one in black 😁❤️

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Awesome :D I would love to see how they turnout :D

[@leeshanchannel6653]

Amazing job keep it up 👍 👏👏👏👏💕🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🌾🌿🌾🌿🌾🌹🌿🌾

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you ! :D

[@wiwiic]

I don't know if u eve thought of it but about the spinning table, u could use those bakers use to decorate cakes, i have one and it's easier!! amazing work!! i liked the rawness of the video, sometimes i'm also very frustrated because it wont go my way but sometimes, it goes to a whole different but still beautiful mess :3

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! I actually got a lazy susan since filming this and it has helped me a lot. Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@islo3941]

Great video thank you Anca!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thanks for watching! :D

[@ladyann7001]

I know this video was posted quite some time ago but a cheap spinning wheel alternative could be a dollar store lazy Susan in the kitchen section for when you paint. Nice designs!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thanks for the suggestion :D I actually purchased a lazy susan since filming this video :D

[@apronmagic2647]

I also loved the project 😸

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! :D

[@bobbixvv]

would you recommend air dry clay for a vase? i've always wanted to make a bulbasaur pot but i'm not sure what material i should use

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

I don't think i would. Air dry clay is made more for jewelry and small things like trinkets. More on the hobby side. For vases i think you should use pottery clay. It's the most durable and probably just easier to work with :D

[@sofia7809]

omg i relate to you sm! great vid!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@aslanabila1646]

this is so pretty

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much!

[@cmcull987]

Nice video and I liked the music. Will definitely make those boxes, they are lovely.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thanks so much 😊

[@SS-gr2wx]

I’m going to make this for my friend! It’s super cute and she loves cats I’m gonna make the kitty look like her kitty🖤 I loved this video

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Aww that is awesome! I would love to see the finished result! :D

[@komalpahuja8552]

Beautiful ❣️😊👍

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much 😊

[@llc1976]

So pretty!!!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! :D

[@talitapersi.]

so beautiful! cheers from brazil! ❤️

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Wow, thank you!❤️

[@zoeemiko8149]

Make your own spinning table for a couple dollars. Go to your dollar store & pick up a pack of stove burner covers (they come with 1 smaller & 1 larger) & a bag of marbles. Fill the smaller burner cover with the marbles, set the larger one facing down on top of it. Easy peasy & really inexpensive. More $ left for paints!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Oh wow what a cool idea. I actually bought a lazy susan for future projects :D but this is a good idea :D Thank you!

[@masja1790]

These are so cute. Very boho. Love love love! I love how they are not "perfect"...but they ARE perfectly imperfect. You know what I mean? ❤ love your channel. Just found you and have been binge watching your videos. Keep 'em coming and thanks for the inspiration.

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

:D Yay !! I know exactly what you mean and i couldn't agree with you more :D Thank you so much

[@letseasytomake2141]

Beautiful

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@zf80521]

Very good 👍

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you ❤️

[@rakiyeaah]

Hi, great video! I was wondering, why do you coat them with white gesso? Is it just to prime them?

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

I coat them for the paint to adhere better and also to prevent any yellowing from the varnish i usually use

[@rakiyeaah]

@@AncaPoraIllustration okay, thank you!

[@thepaperchemist3494]

This is too cute 😍😍😍I'll definitely try making one 😁😊 Thank you for all your effort and for showing what worked and what didn't. Really appreciate that!! 👍

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thanks for watching! I would love to see how yours turns out ❤️

[@SadieSavestheDay]

It’s so great that no matter the medium you have your own distinctive style! These turned out so cute! By the way, why did you use gesso? As a sealant?

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! I used gesso as a base. The paint goes on easier on the clay and prevents the clay from turning yellow from the varnish. It's not necessary to use it but i quite like it.

[@milenamontenegro7412]

Beautiful 😍

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! 😊

[@violetfurs1282]

I love the final result 🖤 so much effort pays off 😻 thank you for sharing this I wanna do something like this but I'm scared to messed up but this video motivated me to finally start

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Awesome. I would love to see your final result. Best of luck with the project ♥

[@Love72Yourself]

I love this and you!! Your sense of humor is making me smile ♥️

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much!

[@paulamasland1612]

Beautiful!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you!

[@Andwhite18]

i love this feeling so inspired

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! :D

[@athene-art]

These are gorgeous, and you took so much care and effort to decorate and mould them. 😍 I was looking for tips on crafting with air dry clay again after having to focus on school work for a few years- I was definitely not disappointed to find your channel😊

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Glad it was helpful! And you liked the video :D Thank you for your lovely comment :D

[@funnycat123t]

That s just so good

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@حزنالورد-د1ه]

Wow great but is there a substitute for this ready-made clay and how can I make it🌺🌺🌺

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Hi! I am not sure. I thing maybe search on youtube for diy clay recipes and something will come up :D

[@smiley3199]

Can mod podge be used as a varnish for the mugs?

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

I don't think it is food safe. I recommend using real ceramics if you want to create mugs. All of my diy projects with air dry clay are for decoration or storing

[@A-C_Creations]

Nice video! Can I use sculpey varnish for modena air dry clay?

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! I don't see why not! :D

[@josu6337]

Nice and interesting.. It is need to wait until dry before color it or can color it immediately? What type of color can be use? Tq

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you! With air dry clay you do need for it to harden before you can paint it. It usually takes around 24 to 48 hours depending on how large your piece is. You can use acrylic paint to paint it if you don't plan to use any varnish or gouache like i do in the video but in that case you do need to varnish it with a special varnish for water based paintd

[@josu6337]

@@AncaPoraIllustration Thank you

[@philautie.2609]

did you make the palette that you use to put your paint on ?

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

hi! no the palette in this video was purchased. I did make a mixing palette in another video if you are interested in that kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpaZYqSZmJxpeMksi=vHB35elaKETPvgJD

[@philautie.2609]

@@AncaPoraIllustration thank you

[@MagycArwen]

Omg I love them! Thank you, I'll have to try 😊

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Awesome. Let me know how it works out ♥

[@ellalogx]

Omg! I'd like to buy itttt 👁👄👁 so amazing! God bless you ❤

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Awww thank you so much! :D

[@raniazarouali2042]

This channel is so underrated...

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Awww that's so nice of you! Thank you!

[@hunnysweetiebabyangelbun]

What brand is that gold paint? It's amazing

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

It is the metallic gouache from Sonnet

[@ummislittlethings]

Thank you for this video.. 🤩🤩🤩 I loved it.. I'm planning on making one for my mum ☺💜

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Awesome :D I would love to see the result!

[@fitvegancatmama]

It gave me a happy to watch this 💖. Absolutely adorable. Tfs

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Thank you ! Glad to hear that! :D

[@miniekrd]

I love it!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

So happy to hear that ♥

[@csibibi2]

so satisfying!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

[@aashugupta9542]

Hey !! It's soo beautiful 😍😍...I just wanna know if you took the lower part ( the main blow) out of the glass after it was dried or just after moulding it around the plastic ? Thankss..

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

I took it out when it was half dry. Air dry clay tends to shrink a bit when drying so it's best to take it out before it is fully dry :D

[@aashugupta9542]

@@AncaPoraIllustration hey thanks 😊

[@apurvadadhwal6050]

can you please mention the brushes used for drawing the prints?

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

They are either Milan Brushes or detail brushes from Arteza :D

[@cristalmelendez1161]

Ooooh how beautiful 💖😻 now i want to make some for my acrylic powders and brushes!

[@AncaPoraIllustration]

Awee thank you. That sounds like a great idea ♥