Easy Air Dry Clay Creation | Great Beginner Project!

Make these adorable air dry clay gnomes for an easy beginner project. Use Das air dry clay for easy sculpting. You can also add a foil armature (mold) to create your gnome and save on clay. Cones also work well as a base structure if you cover them with foil first. See below for the full-length KZbin tutorial to also watch how to make a female gnome companion.
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[@WestCoastBracelets]

This is adorable I’m going to make billions of these asap

[@FirstDayofHome]

😂

[@WhiteRabbit89]

That's what I'm doing now lmao

[@FirstDayofHome]

@WhiteRabbit89 🤣👏🏼

[@samtj3524]

This is my very first sculpting build and I am very happy about it! Thanks a lot!!

[@FirstDayofHome]

I’m happy about your first sculpting build too!😄 Way to go! The first of many, I hope.

[@samtj3524]

@@FirstDayofHome I seriously never knew how satisfying it would be to sculpt until I tried das clay.. so thanks for the ideas once again!

[@FirstDayofHome]

@samtj3524 You’re welcome! It is so satisfying and relaxing. Enjoy! 😊

[@zeraoraman649]

I made one it looks cool thank you very much 😊

[@FirstDayofHome]

I’m glad to hear that you liked it! Thanks!

[@chiarawarnakulasuriya3676]

These are sooo cute thanx for the idea

[@FirstDayofHome]

I’m glad you like them, Chiara! Have fun!

[@PIXEL_PERSON-y1u]

As a beginner making these as a gift is so cute and easy! ❤ Just a few questions aswell? Did you use air dry clay? If you didnt how long did you bake them for and what temp? ❤

[@FirstDayofHome]

Hi there! I'm so glad you're going to make these! I suggest watching the full tutorial since it has more details and includes instructions for both gnomes. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrJiJ2Cqr12frssi=TNe_3cdTYP1OFg78. Enjoy!

[@Drawversecreations14]

Don’t forget to seal your little friends! They won’t last very long if you don’t use some glaze!

[@FirstDayofHome]

Yes, you’re absolutely right if you plan to keep them outdoors. Thanks for bringing that up. I’ve enjoyed mine indoors, so they’ve done fine over the years.

[@Kona_405]

Omg so cute!!!

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you!🥰

[@ErmGoAway]

Wow so cute

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you!

[@KlaudiakaZa]

Cute! 😍😍😍

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you!!🥰

[@perlagpyper9349]

They are so cute👌

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks so much!🩷

[@muthiaas2055]

Great idea.. I wanna try it too

[@FirstDayofHome]

Wonderful! I hope you try it!

[@nickorange4881]

It's so cute.

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you!😊

[@nakorinao8579]

Hihi this looks so good how can I prevent cracking in the clay when it's drying?

[@FirstDayofHome]

You’ll want to make sure the clay is moist enough when you’re sculpting it. I like to knead my clay a bit adding moisture before I start sculpting it into shape. You also want to make sure the clay isn’t too thin. Hope this helps!

[@patttycaakes]

i just made some of these but xmas themed

[@FirstDayofHome]

That’s great! It’s fun to customize them for every holiday. ❤️

[@thegirlgirlie7333]

I made one it’s soooo cute 😊 thanks 😊

[@FirstDayofHome]

Yay! I’m so glad you tried it!❤️

[@brendalamb8327]

Super cute 😍

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks, Brenda!

[@DINGDONG-yf2xp]

Beautiful!! Why do you make scratches at the area you are goona put the heart????

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you! It just helps the clay to stick a little better when you’re attaching two pieces.

[@harmony2074]

That's sweet! Is that acrylic paint? Also can it be coated to be an outdoor ornament? I want to make something for my mums garden. Sorry for the questions and thankyou for the video.

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you! Yes, it's acrylic paint. You can try using an acrylic varnish or perhaps Mod Podge Outdoor formula. Here's the full tutorial if you want more details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrJiJ2Cqr12frs

[@harmony2074]

@@FirstDayofHome awesome, thankyou.

[@FirstDayofHome]

You’re welcome!

[@DC_Alpha66]

Can you make an easy tutorial on how to make autobot bumblebee

[@FirstDayofHome]

That would be very cool! Maybe someday I'll tackle that one.

[@alyssadurrance8040]

What type of paint and gloss do you use? I def need to make these!

[@FirstDayofHome]

I don’t use a gloss, and I just use acrylic paint. You can get a more detailed video tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrJiJ2Cqr12frs Have fun!

[@darcyandwillowslife8009]

Made this at school today 😂

[@FirstDayofHome]

Yay! Isn’t it fun to make?

[@user-xo4ur5uj8m]

Very nice sister

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you!

[@lindabadenhorst8721]

What is your clay recipe?

[@FirstDayofHome]

This is the one I have used for many years: amzn.to/3TL6MfJ

[@margieshreffler1345]

What type of clay is this though? Or am i missing that in the information

[@FirstDayofHome]

Here’s the clay I used: amzn.to/471AC2G (affiliate link), and here’s the full tutorial with more detail if you need it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrJiJ2Cqr12frs. Unfortunately it’s hard to see the supplies in the description listed on shorts especially on mobile. Hope this helps!

[@snowdrop4842]

What kind of paint do you use for this? So pretty!

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks! I use acrylic. There’s a full length version of this video with more step by step instructions too. 😊

[@joyceorrick9045]

What. Clay did u. Use

[@FirstDayofHome]

Here you go: amzn.to/47GiIlY

[@GD-dy1cz]

Water resist?

[@FirstDayofHome]

No, you can try sealing it, but it’s not water resistant.

[@aquamufin8783]

oOo amazing, how long did you wait for the clay to dry?

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks! It takes between 2-3 days usually.

[@aquamufin8783]

Thank you so much ^-^ And thank you for responding swiftly, i hope that you have a wonderful day!@@FirstDayofHome

[@FirstDayofHome]

@aquamufin8783 You’re welcome! Have a great day too!

[@artistheworld102]

which clay you are using??

[@FirstDayofHome]

Here you go: amzn.to/3E2JHvJ

[@funduino8322]

Do we need to bake in the oven?

[@FirstDayofHome]

No, you can find the full instructions here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrJiJ2Cqr12frs

[@marlenejones6266]

How do i save this. It wont go into my library. Im on my tablet

[@FirstDayofHome]

Hi Marlene. I’m not exactly sure on a tablet, but here’s the full tutorial in case it’s helpful. Maybe it’s easier to save than a short video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrJiJ2Cqr12frs

[@janiahcollins6050]

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[@TheTarnishedOne]

is there like a full maybe slower video for first timers T_T

[@FirstDayofHome]

Yes definitely! Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrJiJ2Cqr12frs

[@janiahcollins6050]

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[@ArthurMorgan.1863]

Hello, new to this clay. Does it harden overtime?? Or it can be remodel again?

[@FirstDayofHome]

Hello. Yes, it dries over time and cannot be modeled again once it dries. However, you can add water as you work to prevent it from drying out until you are finished. I have a full length video for this tutorial on my channel if you’re interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrJiJ2Cqr12frs

[@ArthurMorgan.1863]

@@FirstDayofHome Yay. Thank you so much! Will watch it!

[@FirstDayofHome]

Enjoy! I hope you try making some gnomes!❤️