Sculpting with Air Dry Clay: Tips and Materials

[@markd3131]

I really like seeing the materials you use. I'm only a hobbyist and I didn't know about aluminium mesh.

[@NaghmaKhan-y7s]

Thanks for such amazing videos . Could u plz make video from the scratch how u make the basic structure for modelling

[@SkyblueHippie]

Thank you so much for the tips. I'm a newborn in air dry clay sculpting, and a new subbie!

[@tommywiseau_]

i like how you keep it wet with a brush. gonna use that tip for myself :)

[@depresso8163]

I know this comment is old, but don't make it too wet because it will make the clay more likely to crack. Assuming you're using aor dry clay.

[@rachealgetscreative]

What great little mushroom guys! I love the one just kind of napping there. Thank you for sharing your tips!

[@ionabrinch4940]

Love love LOVE this sculpt!!!!

[@justinleo5593]

Omg amazing, I need to try air dry. I thought it would be to difficult but you have given me inspiration.

[@melodythomas9460]

absolutely love your videos, your tips & tricks & your sculpture designs!! so so helpful & too too cute!! 😍🥰😍

[@fraurizzo]

I absolutely love your videos thank you for sharing I love it when you do woodland creatures or fairy folk, maybe goblins or gargoyles

[@Sbuk55]

That's incredible!!!

[@Nneling]

Jeg er lige begyndt at lege med luft tørrende ler. Det er helt vildt at se dig arbejde. Ufattelig indspirerende!

[@SofiaBue]

Tusind tak, det er dejligt at hoere :) Der er et par videoer mere paa vej med teknikker for lufttoerrende ler.

[@isaf8223]

Just such gorgeous work, im so impressed by the level of detail in it

[@SofiaBue]

Thank you so much 😊

[@heatherforster8434]

I am thrilled to see your tutorial! Thank you so much! I am looking forward to seeing more!

[@mathildeciron]

hello, what you are doing is so beautiful. What liquid do you use around the 3 minute mark? Thanks for your feedback

[@doumbasera2202]

Magnificent!!!.. Thx 4 sharing. May i ask about how to paint sculpture smoothly without brush's mark left at the sculpture thanks.

[@SudutNusantara24]

after trying this, i like it and i share it on my channel .. move forward for this channel

[@RoeRoe123]

Omg what wonderful little creatures 🤗❤ Your talent is amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@SofiaBue]

Thank you :)

[@yeahno2291]

Great job

[@neoneli-8917]

Sometimes it can crack when it’s drying. And from my personal experience if depending on how thick the clay is you can put a wet paper towel over it (after it’s wrung out) for a couple days

[@tonyapplebottom7913]

You can touch up the cracks with more clay and it's really easy to blend out

[@SofiaBue]

Both NeonEli and Tony are right :) You can slow down the drying process (preventing cracks) by draping a damp paper towel, or simply a loose piece of plastic overtop whilst leaving it to dry. The plastic sheet will keep some of the condensation in, making it dry slower and more 'stable'. Should small crack start to form they can be repaired with fresh clay. The sooner you notice any cracks the easier it is to fix them (before the sculpture is fully dry).

[@louloucaaa]

In my art class we used news paper and glue to cover up the cracks

[@angeliquepietersen8687]

You didn’t give any tips on how to use the clay, which is part of the description in the video :/

[@whiskeyrichards9973]

Well I actually thought it was extremely educational, just by watching her application of materials, method of tooling ect. I guess that would require watching carefully instead of looking for things to gripe about though... wouldn't it?

[@claudiavargas2040]

@@whiskeyrichards9973 not everyone learns the way you do just through watching. Some people learn through direct explanations. Maybe if you took the time to consider how others learn instead of assuming everyone learns the way you do you'd know that.

[@whiskeyrichards9973]

@@claudiavargas2040 Actually, the point I was attempting to make was that sometimes it's better to make good use of what is available than to gripe and moan about what isn't. In other words, make the best with what you've got.

[@claudiavargas2040]

@@whiskeyrichards9973 They shouldn't have to settle if the video said it was going to do one thing and then didn't deliver. And with the comment you originally left them you aren't in a place to be talking about " griping and moaning ".

[@whiskeyrichards9973]

@@claudiavargas2040 I'm gonna go out on a limb here but I'd wager people call you Karen a lot and you probably haven't the slightest idea as to why.

[@FROSTY2469SeriesX]

Soooo cool!

[@nztraveler2470]

is it very hard when its dry...?? can i give it as a gift for displaying and does it brake...??

[@azitakarbasiun1865]

You are awesome, thank you 🙏

[@oanaalexandra9629]

I love this!! Great job! 😍

[@captaincrunchy2359]

I'm checking out videos before I purchase clay. I'm so happy I came across your page. I love the art piece.

[@SofiaBue]

Thanks Michael :) Glad you found it helpful! I just made another video with air dry clay, where I talk about some different brands if you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4jchWidl9WDn9k

[@MiguelGonzalez-jf4ic]

Hello there Sofia ! First of all I need to say it, I am glad a girl shows her talent, because I know, first hand, so many ladies of all ages who have ¨humongous¨ skills but they don´t share it on you tube!! Good for you ! Thank you for sharing it! I have aquestion though... the slow cooker in your workshop... what do you utilize it for.. I must warn you. I might steal the tip hehehe

[@SofiaBue]

Hi Miguel. Thank you for your kind words, and sorry for the late reply! The slow cooker is for warming oil based plasticine (like Chavant or Monster Clay). You are more than welcome to steal my tips :D

[@MiguelGonzalez-jf4ic]

@@SofiaBue thank you very much!!! No worries for the "delayed reply" an artist is a busy person!! Blessings!!!

[@RovexHD]

Will standing snakes be strong enough with air dry clay ?

[@Zimtwolke]

OMG I LOVE IT! AMAZING

[@byranpollard6927]

Brilliant... I love ur technique 👍

[@SofiaBue]

Thank you very much!

[@DobbsyLondon]

Didn't get many tips but like,ed watching what you did. 👍

[@XaviRyz]

Hi! I'm new to this and I was wondering what type of hand saw did you use to cut the base? Thank you

[@sun6moon9]

Uau...now this is real air dry Clay art! With what do you varnish it? Awesome Nautilus Shell and pangolim. Really well done.

[@prachurjyakashyap5582]

After drying will it dry and be hard

[@vaughnrl2003]

Magical. Thank you for sharing.

[@zhanosamuels9824]

This is a great video, so excited for part 2

[@SofiaBue]

Thank you :) Part 2 is now up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3vdco1rlLp7fq8 Hope you like it.

[@cridps]

As you may know clay takes a while to dry, if you add water How long does it take to dry? Just wondering :)

[@JaxCover]

Hi. Could you provide the name of the song and artist that you used in this video?

[@dorotakorotkiewcz5733]

If i want bake my eareings....how long? I cant found info about this clay...:)

[@renemarquez7947]

Nice

[@chrisglatie]

You are so super talented ♥️ Where did you learn that? I could sit right next to you and watch you for hours. I'm really in love with your works ☺️ Greetings from Germany 🤗

[@ngavaka4386]

How inspiring, think i'm gonna give it a go, just to add to my Freelance portfolio, thank you for sharing, so the block of clay is from "Gordon Harris" hehe

[@blimeyitsRichard]

i'm a little late, but liked and subbed.. thans for the video :)

[@RanQR]

That looks really cool :D

[@lusmawanhartanto841]

hallo i am beginner in this clay sculpting ..want to ask... so if it already dry for a long time, whenever touch the water it will melt again? how to make it water resistant?

[@folkusonme]

!!! it looks amazing! thank you for sharing ♥️ subscribed :D

[@SofiaBue]

aw thank you :)

[@artsmodelstation9396]

I takes weeks to finish a sculpt. Can this clay last that long ? Anyway to stop it from hardening ?

[@itsmehideo431]

Is air dry clay permanent?

[@jorgejuarez2460]

Funny thing Fact mushrooms are neither plant nor animal. Awesome work!

[@vijayanp.c9124]

Please.inform where it available..

[@adriannasalazar4527]

How many days at a time would you say it takes for air dry clay to be completely dry? Thank you

[@alejo.puerto586]

Woow nice 😮🇨🇴

[@JadeValour]

I love watching you work, Sofia. And I'm sure Rocky was a big help {; )

[@giadacaruso1249]

Goodmorning! Can you give me some hacks for this clay please? Because I try this clay but when it dry, cracks form. Thank you

[@nuumoonmou7869]

Great

[@HollywoodColt]

What's alyoumeniyum wire?

[@polker2]

Any tips on how you deal with the cracks after it dry really sucks when it happens ..

[@isoldemichmawaschengrauerr3959]

Klasse 👏

[@jmarsenault19821]

I love your accent and how you say aluminum it's quite different than my Boston accent which sounds like I'm lazy when I talk. I enjoyed this video and the end result is beautiful. Stay safe and God bless XoJaynaoX

[@sunnilee3489]

So...you can not make molds with this type of clay? and why is that?

[@TimeLapse113]

Hi! I’m sculpting a mermaid for a mermaid, and the hair and some body parts are cracking, and I try to seal it up with clay but it’s really just not working, nobody can fix it I don’t understand what is going on I used sculpting clay from Amazon I just bought and I left it out to dry and the next day it cracked I’m no professional

[@XxcutiEcutiExX]

Can you add wet clay to dry clay? And how do you keep it from cracking.

[@rudycorella6961]

You are so awesome girl, really like how you created that sculpture. What do you use as far as smoothing it out and all the detail work

[@SofiaBue]

aw thanks :) I use water for smoothing, usually with a sponge and a soft art brush. Working on an Air Dry clay tutorial as wee speak, so will be many more techniques included in that one.

[@2for165]

I have some questions. I am new to this but what am you putting on the clay with that brush. And why is my flaying cracking after it is dried

[@kameshbhagatji723]

Hey! This is a great video. Do you need to heat this sculpture to make it last long?

[@SofiaBue]

Thanks! No need to heat this type of clay as it will air dry.

[@paolalopez7325]

Wait so you don’t have to bake the air dry clay? So can it dry by itself?

[@Eraeraeric]

Yes it's called air drying clay xD

[@dvscharmz5366]

I can’t find this clay anywhere

[@ghostlypreciousartandcraft]

First of all thank you for sharing your art and your Tips .Then I would like to know if Pebeo is valid as Air dry clay because I would like to experiment with different types of clay now and i was wondering if Pebeo it' s worth It.❤️

[@SofiaBue]

Thanks for your comment and question :) My new go-to Air Dry Clay is DAS. It's a little different as it has paper fibers in it. I made a tutorial with it recently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4jchWidl9WDn9k La Doll is another great brand of Air Dry Clay - quite possibly the best! It is, however, also a bit more expensive and not widely available. Hope that helps. Good Luck :)

[@ghostlypreciousartandcraft]

@@SofiaBue Thank you for replying my dear! La doll Is the best for me and i use it most of the time! Love😉

[@paballosegoe4576]

What if you're in 7th grade and you don't have the tools to do this sculpture. What do you do then?

[@SofiaBue]

Many of my favorite sculpting tools are actually home made! I'm planning on making a video about this in the future. In the meantime here are a few objects you could try: 1) the thin end of a teaspoon, 2) chop sticks (potentially carved to a better shape, with a hobby knife), 3) popsicle sticks.

[@BunnyHop126]

OH TINFOIL!!! never thought of using that, recently got some clay and had a hard time making anything look how I wanted it just flopped or didn’t shape right 😂 I mean you didn’t use tinfoil but can I use it?

[@depresso8163]

Absolutely! An armature is essential to most sculpturs, making them secure/stable. Also, if you make an armature (tinfoil/aluminium wires) it uses way less clay.

[@SofiaBue]

@Depresso is right - an armature is almost essential and makes sculpting so much easier :) Tinfoil works great. I use a combination of Aluminium wire, Aluminium mesh, and tinfoil.

[@inkflux.]

My air dry clay is too brittle and is hard to put detail

[@mikekazz5353]

It's like something out of dark souls.

[@richardthomas5852]

Fucking awesome...!

[@John-mz8rj]

Think I'll make a shrunken head.

[@artman2204]

Hi she failed to mention that you need sulfer free clay if your going to do a silicon mold

[@SofiaBue]

Hi :) As this project was made in air dry clay is was not intended to be molded. If I was sculpting in plasticine with the intention of replicating my sculpture, then yes it would be important to avoid sulfur based clay.

[@angela14962002]

[@christinemclean9973]

I love watching the creative process. But i had to mute that awful music.

[@ivanvoid4910]

ok, its disappointment I came for tips =(