How I added Air Dry Clay to Resin

This is the first video in the Mixed Media and Resin Series.
For this one, I have used air dry clay to create the sculpture and then embedded it in the resin.
Materials used:
Walker Ceramics - Sun Clay (Air Dry Clay)
DecoArt Metallics - Antique Gold
Standard UV Resin from U Resin
Colour Obsession Paste - Black Truffle
A1 Pigments Crystal Series - Sparkle Red Brown
Round Wooden Placemat - From Kmart
Decorative Gems - Diamond Shape
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I hope this video inspires you to get creative.

[@TheJeniblack]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure 💕

[@deisemendesteixeira8196]

Simplesmente lindo! Parabéns!

[@cheriecrews6327]

You are such a inspiration, thank you so much.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@wandajones500]

Love your work!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@diannehart5072]

I love this! Thanks for showing how you did it!

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@shellybeals2806]

Love this, beautiful 💗💗💗 Thank you

[@SueFindlay]

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[@traceyb8771]

What a beautiful piece Sue, thanks for sharing 😊

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you’re welcome 💕

[@KreativeEscapadesbyKimBevill]

Absolutely Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this tutorial.

[@SueFindlay]

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[@nailaarts01]

This is Amazing!!! I am soo excited for this serie! Thank you for sharing your talent Sue! Soo much inspiration!

[@SueFindlay]

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[@shobhnabagthaliadhamelia2816]

Very beautiful !!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@poornimamanamohan2923]

Its lovely. I've been watching your videos,and you always manage to add a new dimension to resin art each time. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@lindafrier1615]

Another beautiful piece. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@SueFindlay]

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[@janiejanief500]

Very beautiful, I love all of your pieces!!!

[@SueFindlay]

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[@Ditto....]

Beautiful!

[@SueFindlay]

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[@sharoncausey8480]

Love your mixed media perspective Sue. Beautiful texture.

[@SueFindlay]

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[@Mariam-Mina]

Amazing piece!! Love your efforts and inspiration..very well done 👍

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure 💕

[@natalieonline4597]

Your work is very beautiful! I'm really inspired to try one of my own. Thank you for sharing your techniques!

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome, glad to be of help 💕

[@williamkimmel6487]

Absolutely Gorgeous

[@SueFindlay]

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[@susanmartynuska8726]

You do such beautiful work. Thank you so much for sharing😊

[@SueFindlay]

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[@shaminmerchant7625]

Beautiful, Yours is always one of a kind resin art design . I can say this for all your art works .

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you. I don't like to do the same thing over and over. 😁

[@annaspradlin4874]

Quite beautiful! I believe you've inspired me to try a new medium. Thank you for sharing.

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@SharonLindleyVividDaysArt]

Beautiful piece of art thank you for sharing your skills and techniques. Also great to see your followers increasing, much deserved.❤️

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@blustar30]

Sue... I've been wanting to do something Similar to this, so glad to see what you created and the tips you've given. This is a beautiful piece!! Thanks.

[@SueFindlay]

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[@Ronisstyles]

Absolutely, Beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

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[@pamelapaxtoncreations1206]

Love your videos. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent and ideas. ❤️

[@SueFindlay]

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[@Navillus02]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@jackalyngoldman8822]

Sue, I have watched so many videos on Resin design Art just about everything. I have been watching craft showings and that is fine. That is actually what I was looking for is a new craft. You on the other hand are creating art. What I have seen you create is absolutely breathtaking. I truly aspire to become as 1/2 as good as you are some day. Congratulations on your channel and wishing you all the best.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for your very kind comments 💕

[@GGG.793]

I’m so happy I found your channel 💞

[@SueFindlay]

Me too, thank you for watching. 💕

[@glendacox3254]

What a beautiful piece Sue! You have taught me so much in the resin world and my projects have turned out quite well. I can’t wait to try this one. Thank you for sharing!🇨🇦

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure, I am delighted your projects have work well. Good luck with this project. 💕

[@lindalmiller429]

I love it!!!

[@SueFindlay]

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[@ruthspencer9882]

Beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

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[@DorianneDelageArt]

Very nice piece ! Thank you for sharing all these good ideas ! 😊

[@SueFindlay]

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[@Oonagh72]

I really like this. It is so amazing.

[@SueFindlay]

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[@dianaerickson4485]

Love this! Very creative. Full of inspiration. Thanks for the clay R&D trouble shooting too.

[@SueFindlay]

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[@jjfordingpoursoulstudios8581]

Very cool!

[@SueFindlay]

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[@annettefain1907]

I love this too!

[@SueFindlay]

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[@ceciliamartinezperez5864]

Bellísimo lo que hagáis te queda hermoso.saludos desde Chile

[@cherylmossing6317]

Very cool I love it

[@SueFindlay]

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[@chrissymorales7820]

This is amazing. You are so talented and have such a creative mind. 😊 and SEEM like such a seert 👩

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@MizJaniceResinArt]

It's lovely 😊

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@Iamalilsassy]

Once again another Fabulous piece! That is so cool, a sculpture on canvas (board) I've been thinking about working with clay, but that's as far as it's gone. Just thinking. I would really enjoy working with different elements and mediums. I am so grateful you have the courage to experiment with so many mediums and share your process. I hope you know, that you are such an inspiration. I am so glad I've found your channel. ~Namaste

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for your lovely feedback, I am delighted that you enjoy the videos

[@kimworthington6005]

Beautiful! ❤️

[@SueFindlay]

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[@sabinek.4773]

So beautiful - you are always an Inspiration for me 😘. Thank you for that

[@SueFindlay]

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[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

love it

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[@projectqueen610]

I think it's lovely as is. I like the curl of the leaves. It adds dimesion and character.

[@SueFindlay]

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[@mercedescampain8249]

Awesome 👏

[@SueFindlay]

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[@elainesnyder8960]

Love this

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[@deborahnenninger9217]

You are my new favorite artist. I love all the different kinds of art that you do. I love this but I think I will try your forest Technic that you did but in this tree design and add the potpourri for leaves.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, good luck with your project 💕

[@tinaprocaccini4351]

Very pretty

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[@myday1010]

Amazing

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[@missygold9315]

Very beautiful came out Amazing TFS

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you’re welcome 💕

[@sandysanders4199]

Even though you didn’t want the leaves to curl, I think it turned out beautiful! I love the extra texture and depth the curled leaves give this piece! I’m very interested in trying this technique, thank you so much for sharing. 😊

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@alycherry6459]

Yes polymer clay! That would work wonderfully and I think ultimately might save steps and be easier. Wonderful project an I am excited to try this with polymer clay and mica powder and then resin of course! 😄🤩

[@SueFindlay]

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[@teresadoherty1853]

Aw that is so nice!! 😊

[@SueFindlay]

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[@marafuser1883]

So nice

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[@alauncomer4513]

Thank you so much ❤

[@SueFindlay]

You're welcome 😊 thank you for watching 😁

[@SuperCarolyn2009]

Very nice Sue, I will be doing something like this but I think that porcelain clay will work will too. Thank you for sharing.

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure 💕

[@janebeatty6691]

Love this.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@janebeatty6691]

Could u give me an idea

[@janebeatty6691]

Could u give us an idea of how much tube paint or elements u put in a 3 ounce cup of resin?

[@marygruber9557]

Thank you. I look every day hopes you have another creation.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I have lots of new ideas waiting to be made 💕

[@jofish420]

Beautiful Sue!! Great innovation to use different things to create interest in your resin work! :D Now I need a mat to do the one you did with the silicone mat and curled the resin.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@KJams.officialYT]

Amazing🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@blue_moon6490]

Absolutely stunning! 🤩 You are such an inspiration! I have been working in resin for the past several months and had reached a standstill. Last winter I worked in air dry clay. I did a lot of faerie work. I found your channel searching for inspiration. I am so grateful to have found you! God bless! 😍💖🌻🧚🏼

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure, I am glad to be of assistance 💕

[@trevgoodwin7900]

Hi Sue, lovely scouse accent, i think you've answered the question i was going to ask, i'm a portrait artist usually, but just started dabblin' with sculpture, i want to coat one of my pieces of work with resin to strengthen it, that's a wonderful piece of art you've created and i have just subscribed,

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you Trev, I hope I answered your question 🥰

[@karenbotley8213]

Love it. I'd like to do a clock like that

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, you should give it a go. 😁

[@BlackCat_2]

Nice to see someone else using clay with resin!! :) I use polymer clay with resin all the time. I bake it first but I have seen someone else do a video using unbaked polymer clay in resin and they said it held up fine over time. I just like the polymer clay better because I am used to using it and it comes in so many colors already including my favorite - glow in the dark - which isn't really a color but... :p - Heidi

[@SueFindlay]

I have polymer clay also and I am planning to create a piece using polymer clay 😉

[@karentravis3996]

Do you bake it in the oven you cook in? If so any residue leftover?

[@BlackCat_2]

@@karentravis3996 I usually bake my clay in a dedicated toaster oven but there have been some times when the clay piece was too big for the toaster oven and I used my regular gas oven. I have not noticed any residue left in my oven from the few times I have used it to bake clay pieces. :)

[@usherl250]

Oh Sue, this is beautiful...it may have inspired me a little. I think I might try doing this with Apoxie Sculpt. I have had it laying around here waiting on a project and I’ve always wanted to do a tree of life. I will let you know how the Apoxie Sculpt works. This would be a piece for myself, not to sell. Love it. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@SueFindlay]

Thanks Laura, let me know how you get on 💕

[@angelabarton2551]

That is very beautiful ,,I even have some of the cutters you used as I use them for polyme clay, I have the leaf one, 3 sets of daisy cutters and 4 of the blossom each set of flower cutters in different sizes,normal make bracelets from the clay cut outs, love watching your videos, very inspiring.🌻🏵🌺🌹🌷👍

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 It comes in handy when you find another use for your items 💕

[@angelabarton2551]

@@SueFindlay That's so true Sue,,there will always be a use for items and even unwanted ones, I used old canvases, painted the background by strippling with sponge letting dry then collage,on it, learnt that at art class,it's great what you do with the resin,I wouldn't have a clue!!!!❤🌹🌺🏵👍

[@SueFindlay]

ANGELA BARTON that’s why I am here, to help give you ideas 😉

[@angelabarton2551]

@@SueFindlay And you do!!! You give great ideas, Take care have a great week👍🏵🌺🌹🌻

[@poornimamanamohan2923]

I have tried my hand at this using epoxy putty to make the tree and leaves, and used PVA glue to stick it to the base, allowed it to dry and then poured resin around it...to make a thin film on the whole piece. It turned out well.

[@SueFindlay]

Sounds good, there is so many ways to add dimension to your resin 💕

[@montebleu1351]

Nice video. I'm looking forward to your polymer clay results. I use unbaked polymer clay, tacked down with a little glue, textured with different tools, painted & have had no problems.

[@SueFindlay]

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[@ladygemologist8505]

Love this ❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@SueFindlay]

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[@joannecarroll5504]

Great creative fun - new subscriber today :)

[@SueFindlay]

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[@sorayadomiguez709]

Hermoso!

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[@lorettahanks7769]

Great.

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شكرا لكي على هذه الافكار الجميلةالمبتكرة حقا انت رائعة انني انتضر ابداعاتكي استمري لاتتوقفي الف لايك لكي ( تحياتي)

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for your kind comments. 💕

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[@user-yr2xg6kj5v]

Очень красиво, супер класс. Спасибо большое вам за видео. Удачи и новых идей. 👍🍀🌹

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for watching 💕

[@debbiecarver4997]

First of all I have to say that I love your videos. You are a inspiration. Thank you. 💞 Can you give any ideas on what else I could do to make the leaves or where to get the cutter you used? I’m doing a different project & the leaves would be great. Love all work artwork Sue. Thanks again. 🤗

[@SueFindlay]

You could use Polymer Clay to make the leaves. I used a cookie cutter to cut the leaves, however, you could use a knife and cut them by hand.

[@flamingomtn]

Another medium that you might try is cold porcelain. You make it yourself and there are a number of recipes out there. Most people try two or three and then pick their favorite. It doesn't crack and is much less likely for the thin pieces to break. It's fairly flexible when it's dry. You can get it SUPER thin without sacrificing strength. I used to make flowers out of it and they're so beautiful and strong, considering their thickness.

[@SueFindlay]

Thanks for the tip 💕

[@TIZVAZ-]

super

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[@maryalvarez4386]

Que belleza.....

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@amandajones6481]

This is just AMAZING!! WOW! You're so talented. I've got some Vitrium Air Dry Clay which is labelled as Resin Clay, and I was wondering if you have ever used Resin Clay before? I'm trying to find out more about it, but I haven't had any luck so far. Thank you for sharing this lovely artwork with us ❤️ Love from Amanda Jones in Australia xox

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, Amanda. I have used resin clay yet. I didn't know it existed. So I can't offer any advice, sorry. Good luck with it. 💕

[@marial9925]

Thank you Sue!! I wanted something that I could add a 3D texture for rocks and a tree to incorporate into my resin scene! Thank you so much for the experiment!! I have also noticed some people have used Joint compound... have you tried that? BTW...this is beautiful!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I have tried it with tile grout and multipurpose filler 💕

[@leahvachon1792]

Hi sue..I have watched this video many times and it has inspired me to try one. I have all the stuff but am curious about the background. Did you use the gold with the red brown glitter? Or is it just the glitter with resin that makes the color? EXCITED to start. Ty for the inspiration

[@SueFindlay]

Sorry, I can't quite remember what I did.

[@catherinebruce9717]

Gorgeous, gorgeous! I’m a bit frightened of any sort of clay, do you think various plys of twine or yarn and potpourri (inspired by another video of yours) might work? Thanks for your inspiration. ❤️🌟🙏

[@SueFindlay]

Most definitely, dip the twine and yarn into your resin, run it through your fingers (wearing gloves of course) to remove the excess and then apply to your board. It will cure nice and hard. Incidentally, you have given my ideas for some new pieces 😉 thank you 💕

[@susanturner4129]

Hi Sue love your stuff, but try fabric hardner or powertex its amazing for this kind of stuff, look it up in sure u will love it xx

[@SueFindlay]

I have created my own fabric stiffener for past projects. 💕

[@susanturner4129]

That's fantastic i just use powertex and thought you may like it thats all, your projects are amazing xx thank you for your response xx

[@gailberish9740]

You have completely amazed me with the work you do. So talented! One of a thousand questions: When you pour resin on your flat surfaces (like round boards) why doesn't it all run off? My resin is very thin and does not set fast at all. I feel I'm wasting too much resin on the run-off. You seem to mention several resins and I don't know which ones to go with.

[@SueFindlay]

It sounds like you are mixing too much. Do you use a resin calculator for the amount of resin you need? I use www.uresin.com.au/art-calculators/ to calculate how much I need. If that doesn't work, then try another brand. Mastercast 1:2:1 or Stonecoat resins are popular choices.

[@Nesha0207]

That is absolutely beautiful! I want to create my own as a backsplash behind the stove, but afraid it won't hold up to the heat. Any suggestions?

[@SueFindlay]

Resin is not fire rated behind a stove. I put glass behind my stove. 💕

[@marinabrantner753]

I love seeing how you use different mediums together. I've used homemade air dry clay for a lot of things and love working with it but it does have it's little quirks. The draw back is that it should be dried for several days to make sure it's completely dried before being painted and sealed to avoid it molding in the future. I've also used polymer clay also which avoids the time delay, but I prefer the air dry for molding.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@Mariam-Mina]

Can’t tell you Sue how much I love this piece 💕 it’s the closest to my heart 💖 Do you prime your boards in general first with transparent material like clear gesso? Because I’m wondering how do you keep the wooden raw look! It looks much better than the white gesso, I know I cover it with resin later so it doesn’t make difference the colour of the primer. But the sides of the board can show the difference, because if the sides are not fully covered with resin (some missing spots), it’s better to have the wooden raw look than the white gesso. You know what I mean?

[@SueFindlay]

I don't bother priming these placemats because I normally use them for testing and experimenting on. I may paint them a colour to match the base colour of the resin I am about to pour. 💕

[@Mariam-Mina]

Sue Findlay thanks for your reply Sue 💕

[@aprilse]

Its beautiful can u make a tutorial of island theme resin art

[@SueFindlay]

I will have a go 💕

[@Fmkayla]

I just now saw this video . Question please , how did you create the leaves? This is very pretty . Thank you .😊

[@SueFindlay]

The leaves are made with air dry clay. Thank you 💕

[@Fmkayla]

Thank you

[@debirussell5175]

Hi sue, I love your work and have done a wave 😊 can you tell me how to clean resin please? Many thanks

[@SueFindlay]

I recommend using a damp cloth and then drying with a lint free cloth to remove streaks.

[@timo2277]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@lisasaxon7828]

This is great Sue, are you in Perth also? I’ve bought air dry clay to use as a “wood” substitute look for placing in my silicone jewellery moulds. But I’ll also try adding themes or 3D texture to some boards or geode creations. Looks like you use the same round boards from Kmart that I use, sooooo cheap n awesome. Lovely art. X

[@SueFindlay]

I am in Perth also and do use the same boards. These are ideal when you are trying something new, because they don't cost much 😉

[@lisasaxon7828]

@@SueFindlay would be cool to come watch you do some art one day

[@pamcullen537]

Sue. How would you shape the polymer clay to fit the board before cooking, use a metal sheet with the circular outline ? 🦆💕

[@SueFindlay]

That would work 💕

[@Mariam-Mina]

Hi Sue, do we need to seal the air dry clay after the design is dry? I was thinking about mod podge/resin to apply at the front. Because I’m wondering if someone cleans the piece later with damp cloth, can the air dry clay absorbs moisture and becomes soft again. Or once the design is dry, it can’t get soft again? Thanks

[@SueFindlay]

The whole piece is coated in resin. So should be fine. 💕

[@Mariam-Mina]

Sue Findlay thank you sue for your reply 😍.

[@ghalimohamed3873]

Délicieux dear beautiful moon

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@mercedesbarbosa8207]

can you tell me what resin this is, what is the name of this resin in brazil

[@SueFindlay]

I used U-Resin Standard UV and bought it here in Australia. I don't think it is available in Brazil.

[@leahvachon1792]

I am just in AW of you..I can watch you ALL day

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@faramartadelacruz5940]

Bello español pleassss

[@SueFindlay]

Sólo hablo un idioma, lo siento. Utilizo Google para traducir el título y la descripción. Eso es lo mejor que puedo hacer.

[@cindyfinn4845]

Beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SueFindlay You're welcome I love your art