Sculpt Like a Pro: Homemade Textured Air-Dry Clay Recipe

This video shows how you can sculpt like a pro using this homemade textured air-dry clay recipe. I have made a few different home made air dried clays and each one of them are really useful. I needed one that had more texture to it for stone and brick work. I tested several recipes before I go to this one, and without a doubt this was exactly what I was looking for in a textured air-dried clay and did exactly what I needed it to do, drying rock hard and keeping its texture.
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Sculpt Like a Pro: Homemade Textured Air-Dry Clay Recipe
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[@mamasgonecreating1967]

Steve, I'm not sure exactly what look your going for but if I do stone walls made to look like the old field stone or cobble stone, I do one step first when painting. I go in with several colors (like red, green, blue, black etc.) and randomly paint individual stones. Then proceed exactly like you did. Then multiple colors will basically disappear but give you an undertone to make the stones look more random. I can send you a picture of a finished wall if you like.

[@ownsacat]

I use a blender on junk mail. Then I make new sheets of paper, or use it for putting in molds with glue, or paper mache. Love your videos.

[@christinaperson1168]

The paper products used here turned into a great texture! Can't wait to see your castle! Using recycled materials is an economical way to make clay. Thank you Steve 😊!!!

[@melissakeller3628]

You could also use a blender to help break down the egg crates. Have a wonderful day.😊

[@dcruicks1]

Thanks Steve

[@suebee4380]

Clove oil also prevents mold.....smells nice too!

[@LisaVornhagen]

That's really great! I can't wait to see your castle!

[@JustJoNailAddict]

Quick tip, if you have an embossing heat tool, heat up the label and it’s easier to remove x

[@mookzmom]

Love how you share these things with us! I'm not as much into clays as I am resin, but you never know when this will come in handy!❤

[@Ali-H3444]

I see that it sticks to cardboard very well. Would it stick to the pots I mold out of plaster I wonder? I could make some textured flower pots, that I could paint like that. 👍 Right now I am tiling and grouting the pots. Thank you so much Steve ❤️ 💙 💜

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

It's funny, yesterday I was going to ask you if you had a good recipe for texture paste. Thanks Steve, this was well timed! I like the effect your texture clay created. I am looking for a smoother texture tho, do you have links to any videos about a smooth texture paste at all Steve? God bless you and those you love. Have a great week!

[@SteveMcDonaldCrafting]

This is my smoother paste. I also have another video that was out a couple of weeks ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJuupIebjLimsLs. Although you can get a relatively smooth finish with this as well.

[@katherinemnusa]

I can’t believe this…we have so many interests the same..I am ordering the mixer.. I liked that you said cheep one..I also have about 5 tree stumps ..after winter I will be making Fairy houses ….. like your castle

[@SteveMcDonaldCrafting]

Sounds brilliant, yeah you only need the cheap one, it works great.

[@teenaoakleyart2700]

Another brilliant one, I’m gonna try this for making a mask to hang on my frame wall! Thank you so much 🙏

[@bellnorton1691]

Great idea.

[@milagrosmendez77]

Great video, great idea!

[@colinhorwood363]

Great video,I now know what I can do with the 15 or so toilet rolls I have just waiting for a project.

[@Indigodream0]

Now I know what I can do with all card scraps from other projects!

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Steve, Super cool cannot wait to see u make your castle 🏰👍❤️✨

[@mandicoleman7433]

That looks like you're gonna have some fun!!

[@SteveMcDonaldCrafting]

Thanks, I’ve made 3 batches of this now since recording this video and I’ve nearly finished my castle which I am in love with. Yay

[@lechatbotte.]

I’ve used a blender in low speed to break it down. It’s interesting the idea using beaters on your mixture. Which joint compound they come in numbers here which identify the time it takes before it dries up. Thank you

[@SteveMcDonaldCrafting]

I’m not sure as we don’t have numbers, but the one I use is a quick dry, and if kept sealed when made it lasts ages. 😀

[@lechatbotte.]

@@SteveMcDonaldCrafting it’s numbered here like 10 15 etc that’s the minutes it will be workable before it hardens

[@dollybrown1993]

Had watched this when you first posted it..... I had to come back to refresh my memory so I can make it!! Thanks

[@Momnpop98]

The paper clay I made from shredded junk mail and misprint copy paper made a course texture type clay. And so far clear school glue and white school glue have the same effect.

[@ownsacat]

Love the bricks.

[@Leena79]

I've never made air dry clay with the goal of making it textured, so the coarsest I've done was using newspaper, and it's been a while (like pre-youtube time 😄). I usually aim for smooth finishes in my projects. I actually tried making cold porcelain clay yesterday, but while my clay was cooking in the microwave, I remembered I needed vaseline to knead the clay, and I had no idea where my tin was. I then tried using just hand lotion only to find out it wasn't enough, and my clay turned into a lumpy mess, which stick to my hands. I gave up with it for now, I need to find my vaseline (which I've bought only for this putpose) before next attempt, I've made cold porcelain before without difficulties, but now I only made a huge mess. 🤣

[@SteveMcDonaldCrafting]

I love making my own clay, I have a few recipes for different textures and uses. I’ve never made one I’ve had to cook before, sounds really interesting.

[@Leena79]

@@SteveMcDonaldCrafting It's made from PVA glue, corn starch, baby oil and vinegar. I've used a recipe from the channel Creative Cat. And usually, it works like a charm.

[@daricezdrazil7399]

Ok. Steve that is awesome idea!

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome Video steve McDonald

[@Gabriel_Aki]

I really like it! Is the bleach Necessary?

[@offairhead]

I’ve never seen “thick” bleach. Here in the states our is very liquidy.

[@theladyisabelle]

Have you seen much in the way of cracking after a period of time?

[@msl0986]

Does it break like a piggy bank when hit

[@rebeccamiller3248]

Instead of mixer a blender will break it down much easier.

[@chrissyartcreations]

This is doing to much lol you can get air dry clay from Walmart

[@christinevenner183]

Maybe he just has lots of egg boxes and toilet rolls that he wanted to fund a use for 🤷‍♀️