Easy Air Dry Clay Crafts for Beginners | DIY Tutorial

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[@PaigeNicoleKomar]

These are ALL amazing ideas girl! I do have one piece of advice that I thought might help others. Before placing your clay into the bowl that you're using as a mold, lay the clay flat on perfectly flat cling wrap. That allows the bottom of the clay to kind of adhere to the cling wrap, so that you avoid it wrinkling whilst doing it the opposite was as you did in the video 😁 hope this helps you or some of your viewers get a cleaner bottom on their trinket dishes!

[@marlenomahony8649]

Super tip.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for the tips! Great idea

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for the tips! Great idea

[@artbyfaith]

Yes, thank you for the tip.

[@jgfreer8322]

@PaigeNicoleKomar ❤Genius tip which I will use! Thank you for sharing it x

[@debohare8584]

Finally an adult play dough!!! Great idea’s

[@CarlaDumble]

I've been having more fun searching the house for things I can make clay molds out of - drawer knobs/pulls off of antique furniture and some vintage ones that I collected over the years. I look for things at the thrift store that have a pretty design that I can press clay on. Love it!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have fun

[@margaretdillinger5090]

I’ve used, stamps, cake decorator things, lace, doily’s, real pine needles, small leaves but I did Christmas cookie cutters to cut them out. I’ve added lil gems, pearl beads. Some sold really well some didn’t. I use a very thin spatula to lift up my ornaments.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Love it!!

[@PCHPatti]

You are right---I will never look at empty glass jars the same way again! Thanks for all your ideas and for being so generous in sharing your techniques.

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You are so welcome!

[@pamelataylor3537]

I love this video Deidre, I’ve only just started using air dry clay so this video is fantastic for me. I’ve been wanting to make some small little trinket/key bowls and I love the way yours turned out. I’ll definitely be trying them now and I’ve been going to make my own beads but haven’t done it yet. I will be doing some of them too. Thanks for the inspiration. TFS with everyone.

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[@marlenomahony8649]

Great video. I’ve worked with clay ( stoneware, polymer and air-dry ) for years and you showed a few items for making impressions that even I hadn’t thought of. And using the teaspoon measure - genius !

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[@Crónicasdevida-yo]

I have just found you. I AM an old woman and a beginner with clay. Thanks for your ideas 🤗 cariños from Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@Z.A.94]

Super Ideen. Ich werde diese mit den Kindern im Kindergarten anwenden. Vielen vielen Dank Deidre. Liebe Grüße aus Berlin

[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@zapot66]

How fun this video is. I used to do art therapy with children and what fun clay was. Now with air dry I can really have fun. My grandson will love playing with this kind of clay for making gifts. Thank you very much for your inspiration.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed thanks for watching

[@amandajones6481]

Thank you for this great video. You're absolutely right, there are so many things in our kitchens that we can use in craft projects. I use cookie cutters, especially the ones I've got in the shape of numbers from 0 to 9. They're great for cutting out the number 13 or 31 for Halloween. And one time I wanted to put an IOD Transfer on a piece of fabric and, in a drawer in my kitchen, I found a big roll of white napkins that I bought years ago that look like they're made of fabric, but are meant to be used and then disposed of. And they were perfect for painting and applying the transfers to. I used Air Dry Clay in an IOD mold to make some frames for them and they turned out really well. You could do the same thing with any light coloured cotton like fabric, and you can seal the transfers with Mod Podge or any sealant. Love from Amanda Jones in Australia ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great ideas!

[@DeOneandLonely]

In the jar part at 41:40 you could also keep the cracks as is and color it in with gold paint. It’ll look like it’s Japan inspired.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great idea

[@jonescathie8479]

⁠@@OurUpcycledLifenewbie here to all crafts really. Wonderful ideas, got my mind spinning with ideas. Esp loved the jar idea but I was wondering if one didn’t want any cracks shown on jar, how would u cover most if not all up. TIA…I’m def subscribing

[@SherryNerreau]

Another great video. My favorite was the glass jar. It looked amazing when you finished!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Marie-D.]

Deidre, thank you. I always learn so much from you. God bless you.

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You are so welcome

[@jackieburnett6881]

Wow! Loved this video!!! Fantastic tutorial!! Definitely want to try this. But now I will watch how to make your own silicone molds!!! Ty for taking your time to provide all this information!! Love your videos!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have fun!

[@claudias.6964]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been wanting to try the air dry clay and you give such good ideas and ways to dress up your projects without costing a lot of money.

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You are so welcome!

[@heidiscarrott9183]

I love these. Have you ever made buttons with air dry clay? I love your other videos where you decoupage on air dry clay. Very pretty projects.

[@sarahpollnow3137]

You are truly a creative genius!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊I appreciate the compliment

[@jgfreer8322]

❤ Thank you - for showing that the possibilities are endless, if we look about with creative eyes!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Absolutely!!

[@deebeckham4754]

Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so sweet! Thanks❤️

[@lcarter6292]

You are the B E S T! I love all of your videos. Every craft you do is fantastic… I Love how you present them all! Thank you

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Thank you so much!

[@kayault2068]

You have become my favorite crafter, I will say rustic farmhouse isn’t my style but you make it so interesting to watch.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can put your spin or style on any of these techniques

[@gizmo7877]

The jug is awesome, worth all the work you put into it. Most if the clay imprints are in your other video, but I did pick up a few new ideas. I’d like to try your silicone molds. I’ve already made your paints and clay, which I loved and lasted a long time. I’ve also learned that my IPad will reverse my graphics I made with an ink jet printer, but I took them to Staples to reprint with a laser jet printer. I could see the difference in color sharpness and depth, but anxious to decoupage them on wood to get a better outcome. You make me go outside the box and so glad you do.

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Glad it was helpful

[@kathyallen6238]

I thought I was good at thinking outside the box, but your use of different things to create textures sure opened my eyes to new possibilities! I subscribed!

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Glad you enjoyed 💔

[@debiegordon3787]

Hangtag tassel is beautiful😊. I just happen to have pieces of shutters LoL😂. Love scrap sign too! Luv JAR smell tip👍

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Me too!!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you create all these amazing items with air dried clay. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

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Thanks so much 😊

[@wwhiddon2245]

Awesome video, love the clay bowls and the pickle jar. They turned out great !!

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Thanks so much!

[@LoriThurstonInTunePhoto]

My goodness, you’ve outdone yourself! The pickle jar, I’d have thrown it away, but you made it amazing wow 🤩 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yay! Thank you!

[@christinetremblay2353]

What a fantastic compilation ! Take care and Thank you for sharing !

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Glad you enjoyed it

[@victoriawhyte-bp8gr]

This is great as a beginner so pleased I didn't think of half these things

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Glad it was helpful

[@lorraineferraro8946]

Thank you Deidre .

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You are so welcome

[@cheriethompson7725]

Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

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Thank you! You too!

[@anniehamilton1709]

Love these pieces, the crock dupe at the end is amazing. TFS

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Thanks so much!

[@cathyfinley3767]

I think everything is great. I do love the garland and that sign is awesome!

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Thanks so much!

[@firelands80]

Amazing!I have used Stencils on the Clay!Love all of your Video today,esp clay on the picture frame for a Mould! Thank you so much!I will have to Binge your Videos now!!❤

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Thanks so much 😊

[@geralyn-mm]

Very inspirational! Thanks !!!!!

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[@cheriethompson7725]

Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed all techniques. Have a blessed day.

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You are so welcome!

[@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E]

I just subscribed today (01/15/2024). These are great tips, thank you! I tried using air dry clay for Christmas 2022. It did not turn out good 😂😂😂. Let's just say it was a learning experience. Using the shutter slats for a guide would have helped me a lot. Knowing about corn starch for stickiness would have saved me a lot of frustration. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. ❤

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Glad it was helpful!

[@marywest2896]

I have a question, I was gifted one of those vintage ceramic christmas trees. I didn't care for that dark green glaze, so I sprayed it white, love it, the bottom of the largest piece of the tree is broken about the opening where the light goes in, it is a triangle of ceramic missing, can I use air dried clay to fill in that space? it isn't a weight baring place, and you can't see the brake but would love to repair it so it won't get worse, if not air dry clay what product do you suggest I use? thank you, first time viewer.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yea I think that might work! Sand area you are attaching clay to and apply and I bet it might work

[@heathervalamvanos8644]

Thank you for sharing all your tips & experience with us - love your beads ❤️as usual your sign is awesome , but I know what to do now with all my glass jars 😀

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You are so welcome!

[@the9candles]

You are Genius 🎉❤ I adooooore your ideas ❤ thank you so much for sharing ❤

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You are so welcome!

[@Chatty-Cathy823]

I DEFINITELY needed to see this. I’m excited. I’m also hoping that you can do this on homemade salt clay???❤❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can!

[@maryendres8997]

Does the reverse graphic transfer technique work on stretched canvas? I need to make a large sign (36x24) of a fairly long quote. I was going to paint it by hand but the reverse graphic transfer would save me a lot of time.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

If painted with chalk paint it will work

[@honeybee5420]

Love the bowls!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@nancyworsley5057]

Thank you! Very fun instruction!

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You are so welcome!

[@michelewhite4262]

Thank you...i'm retired and have idle hands🤐..and love homemade crafts. Now I have time,this is wonderful for an ole hippie chic to get into... be well

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful!

[@michellemull6363]

Great video awesome tutorial love the pickle jar. Thank you so much for the inspiration. God bless.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@yolandakirtley8546]

Loved all. Thank you for sharing

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You are so welcome!

[@mariamagdalena4576]

❤ love this ornaments❤

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😊

[@ChicagoDreamer5]

Love this. Would have loved to see how the first ones turned out. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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Thank you! 😊

[@anntowns3079]

Fabulous! I am so inspired by your creativity. Thank you for the great video.

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You are so welcome!

[@marlenecooper2656]

Wow! I love your ideas and creativity. Great video. Thanks! I'm feeling inspired!!! 🌻

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@camilahearst4171]

Amazing ideas! Thank you for sharing!

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You are so welcome!

[@victoriag1099]

Great ideas !! The pickle jar looks amazing ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jeanjackson6870]

I really love your channel. You teach us so many great things. I am a 79 disabled so I like watching your channel. I have plans to follow along on your air dry clay, incorporate Bible verses and give them to shuttle van drivers and passengers on the van. Keep up the outstanding work. Where can I get your recipes for making chalk paint and any other recipes you have

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have a look through my channel. I have all of the tutorials there for every painting technique you would be needing.

[@nicoleheaslip6241]

All these projects are amazing! ♥️

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Thanks 😊

[@MadamT1979]

Beautiful!!!! Thanks for this video

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You are so welcome!

[@terriallen2537]

Great ideas in this video. You're so inventive and I enjoy your channel so much! Thanks for always sharing your techniques with us. Awesome job!😊

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You are so welcome!

[@lisafernandez1544]

Great video! I love all the textures and your creativity.

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Thank you so much!

[@lo1001]

Loving these ideas!

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Glad you like them!

[@thechickincharge1073]

You look so cute in those overalls!!💕 Does wearing them make one more creative?! Is that your secret?! This was an awesome video.💕

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It’s all fun and games till ya have to pee🤪

[@leisacarnahan7647]

Love all the ideas!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

Might you know if you can make a Sculpey cast from a silicone mold? Great to see that you can do an air-dry clay. I don't like resin. LOVE your sign!!! Can it be sealed without smearing the ink? One last question - when selling signs, how do you find boxes to send them in?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can make a cast . Yes it will seal without smearing and I don’t ship my signs I sell everything local ❤️

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

@@OurUpcycledLife Thank you!

[@necoragha65]

Great ideas, you encouraged me to give it a try. I can't embrace the cracks though😀

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have fun!

[@kkkeller1511]

It was very informative! Thank you!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@melissajones9334]

You always have the most amazing up cycled or recycled projects. You are by far my favorite diy crafter. Thank you so much for giving us this gift. I also love the music that is playing while you do the projects without voice. Please let me know where I can find it. ♥️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad your enjoying

[@SparksofJoyStudio]

I absolutely ADORE your ideas! You are so creative and I love how your suggestions are perfect for beginners! Thank you so so much!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Great video enjoy it, thanks for the wonderful tips and idea's your bowls look pretty!!! Liz 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@beatrixalvey7556]

Stunning !

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Thank you!

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

Great ideas! Thank you-

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@lzrd8460]

I really like your beads. 👏👏👏👏

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@ChelaCarrera]

Hey ma, I love your carpenter outfit 🎉❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 🤗

[@moonjewels16]

Love your clay tips ,thank you!❤

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You are so welcome!

[@southernsass2937]

Wow, you always have some brilliant ideas. They really are endless. Thank you for all the inspiration 🌸🌿

[@sharontrujillo]

None of these are original ideas...

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[@southernsass2937]

@@sharontrujillo Does not matter to me.

[@sharontrujillo]

@southernsass2937 ..ha...you don't require much...

[@2TSB222]

Gorgeous!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@deborhachartrand5598]

Love all your ideas

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks

[@NaNana-ey6jk]

Where do you get your box of cutouts?! Would be really great for making jewelry!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It’s a vintage set

[@NaNana-ey6jk]

@@OurUpcycledLife bummer!

[@elizabethbrown8833]

God's blessings on you wonderful video thank you ❤

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Glad you enjoyed

[@sandradanforth8524]

Great projects and textures. And perfect editing 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ruthbriggs5372]

I don't know what a 'Crock' is but that was my favourite 😊

[@Chrissy_Mad-Scots-Wench]

Love these. Thanks for sharing

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Glad you like them!

[@missmusic61]

Heel leuk! Ook leuk als cadeautje 😀 Een vraagje kun je ook spuitvernis gebruiken? ook van de Action!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Make sure water based so it doesn’t yellow

[@gillmolony6781]

Once sprayed, how water proof will the pieces be? Great ideas, thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

They will be water resistant to wipe with damp rag

[@gillmolony6781]

@@OurUpcycledLife thank you.

[@Sparkleberry7]

I'm in Minnesota where is the air dry clay around here I'm excited to start ny shop love love love

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Any craft store even Walmart

[@donnadozier4294]

I loved this informative video.❤ Thank you!❤

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You are so welcome!

[@renatabacaleinick737]

LOVE THEM ALL! TKS 🌻

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So glad!

[@sallyh7282]

Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful creative ideas. Beautifully simple just how I like projects to be! 🤣 I've loads of things to try out now.

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You are so welcome!

[@CraftopiaDigitalDesigns]

Hi Deidre, I love all you do, create, inspire, so much to learn. 🌷. As an Australian, prices are extreme here. Especially mod podge. What else would give the gorgeous results you have with your reverse graphic transfers. I have Lazer. It's the glues I need to work on getting that professional look on my signs for selling. 💓🌷

[@JB-nr7iy]

you can use waterdown white glue. thats basically what mod podge is

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much! Diy Graphic Transfers: Mod Podge Vs. Polyacrylic kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y56khYGsm7yfatk

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes but won’t work for transferring

[@marlygracecreations1954]

Love all of these

[@TheWickkit]

These are great ideas for kids projects in grade school, summer camp or Sunday school craft days. The stamps are the best ones in my opinion but I do encourage the creative thought process of looking for new patterns and ideas. I would have turned your first feaux greenery leaf over after doing the seams on the back and tried to get the leaf impression too and it would have looked like a tree. I feel that I must be honest and I'm not doing this to be discouraging or negative, simply to be honest and in hopes that it will motivate the furthering of any beginners out there to advance their creative projects well past these ideas. Please know that I mean this only constructively, these projects are the things I find in dumpsters, literally ALL THE TIME (yes, I dumpster dive because people throw away all kinds of things that are still usable, expensive to buy, and things I use in my creative projects, why should that go full up a landfill while I go without or sacrifice more important expenses to indulge my creative nature? It shouldn't, that's stupid.) so I think people are being nice and pretending they like the gift and throwing it away. Clay is very hard to turn into a classy decoration or jewelry that people want to keep, display, use. I think it had its day in the 70s and early 80s.

[@winniewalters9686]

Thank you soo much , you have inspired me ❤😂

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I'm so glad!

[@lamardon9723]

I'm wondering if silver-plated forks n spoons from yard sales might produce some interesting repeating patterns.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes sure will

[@KandyKoatedKrafts]

Dry brushing the bowls would really accent the texture!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, beautiful idea

[@KandyKoatedKrafts]

Awesome! Are they very fragile?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Once dry they are quite sturdy

[@carollecampeau4750]

Really lovely! Thank you! :)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like it!

[@shellywilliamswilliamscomp783]

you can use the outside of the bowls instead of fussing with lining it up on the inside.

[@rosemarywilliams5136]

Beautiful ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@karendevanney5595]

Love your Chanel your amazing, you have given me some ideas. Would you be kind enough to tell me how to attache a little circle you made to a stretched canvas please

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Could you decoupage

[@edienorrisedienorris9460]

Great tips instructions

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Glad you enjoyed