Sculpting with Air Dry Clay: Tips and Materials

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Sofia Bue

Sofia Bue

4 жыл бұрын

Sculpting a "Potplant Creature" in AIR DRYING CLAY.
For this project I will be using AIR DRY clay as my primary medium, build around a ALUMINUM armature. After sculpting, the clay need to air dry for 4-5 days before its ready for painting. It DOES NOT need to be fired or molded.
MATERIALS and TOOLS used, and where you can get them:
AIR DRY CLAY:
in this video I used PEBEO air dry clay amzn.to/3goSgFu.
Though, per 2022 my new favorite is DAS which you cant find here: amzn.to/3rgW1TB)
ARMATURE:
Aluminium Mire (gauge 10 / 3.2mm diameter) - amzn.to/3oivPGh
Aluminium Wire (gauge 6 / 4.9mm diameter) - amzn.to/34qcX0Q
Aluminium Wire Mesh - amzn.to/3okXfev
PLYERS
STEEL KNEAD IT - amzn.to/34AwZFZ
(Or other epoxy putty - eg. amzn.to/3Gt1CKK)
WOODEN BASE
BALL BEARINGS (or marbles) - for eyes (eg. amzn.to/330479Y)
Variety of SCULPTING TOOLS, eg:
Stainless Steel Sculpting Tools - amzn.to/3gfE6GD
Loop Tools - amzn.to/34rUHnL
Silicone tip / dotting tools - amzn.to/34sQe4w
The above product links are affiliated - that means if you purchase anything via one of these links, Amazon will pay me a small commission. It won’t cost you anything extra but it's a huge help for me and my channel :) I’ll only ever provide links to products I use myself and can stand by.

Пікірлер: 119
@heatherforster8434
@heatherforster8434 4 жыл бұрын
I am thrilled to see your tutorial! Thank you so much! I am looking forward to seeing more!
@markd3131
@markd3131 4 жыл бұрын
I really like seeing the materials you use. I'm only a hobbyist and I didn't know about aluminium mesh.
@oanaalexandra9629
@oanaalexandra9629 4 жыл бұрын
I love this!! Great job! 😍
@ionabrinch4940
@ionabrinch4940 4 жыл бұрын
Love love LOVE this sculpt!!!!
@justinleo5593
@justinleo5593 3 жыл бұрын
Omg amazing, I need to try air dry. I thought it would be to difficult but you have given me inspiration.
@vaughnrl2003
@vaughnrl2003 4 жыл бұрын
Magical. Thank you for sharing.
@Zimtwolke
@Zimtwolke 3 жыл бұрын
OMG I LOVE IT! AMAZING
@melodythomas9460
@melodythomas9460 Жыл бұрын
absolutely love your videos, your tips & tricks & your sculpture designs!! so so helpful & too too cute!! 😍🥰😍
@RoeRoe123
@RoeRoe123 3 жыл бұрын
Omg what wonderful little creatures 🤗❤ Your talent is amazing. Thank you for sharing!
@SofiaBue
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@rachealgetscreative
@rachealgetscreative 2 жыл бұрын
What great little mushroom guys! I love the one just kind of napping there. Thank you for sharing your tips!
@stevestammet1616
@stevestammet1616 14 күн бұрын
Soooo cool!
@Sbuk55
@Sbuk55 4 ай бұрын
That's incredible!!!
@zhanosamuels9824
@zhanosamuels9824 4 жыл бұрын
This is a great video, so excited for part 2
@SofiaBue
@SofiaBue 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) Part 2 is now up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3vdco1rlLp7fq8 Hope you like it.
@SkyblueHippie
@SkyblueHippie Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tips. I'm a newborn in air dry clay sculpting, and a new subbie!
@RanQR
@RanQR 4 жыл бұрын
That looks really cool :D
@isaf8223
@isaf8223 2 жыл бұрын
Just such gorgeous work, im so impressed by the level of detail in it
@SofiaBue
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@fraurizzo
@fraurizzo 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos thank you for sharing I love it when you do woodland creatures or fairy folk, maybe goblins or gargoyles
@RumahInstitute95
@RumahInstitute95 4 жыл бұрын
after trying this, i like it and i share it on my channel .. move forward for this channel
@azitakarbasiun1865
@azitakarbasiun1865 Жыл бұрын
You are awesome, thank you 🙏
@folkusonme
@folkusonme 2 жыл бұрын
!!! it looks amazing! thank you for sharing ♥️ subscribed :D
@SofiaBue
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
aw thank you :)
@DobbsyLondon
@DobbsyLondon 4 жыл бұрын
Didn't get many tips but like,ed watching what you did. 👍
@tommywiseau_
@tommywiseau_ 3 жыл бұрын
i like how you keep it wet with a brush. gonna use that tip for myself :)
@depresso8163
@depresso8163 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@byranpollard6927
@byranpollard6927 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant... I love ur technique 👍
@SofiaBue
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@JadeValour
@JadeValour 4 жыл бұрын
I love watching you work, Sofia. And I'm sure Rocky was a big help {; )
@isoldemichmawaschengrauerr3959
@isoldemichmawaschengrauerr3959 8 ай бұрын
Klasse 👏
@jaynaarsenault2863
@jaynaarsenault2863 4 жыл бұрын
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
@chrisglatie
@chrisglatie 2 жыл бұрын
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 🤗
@doumbasera2202
@doumbasera2202 3 жыл бұрын
Magnificent!!!.. Thx 4 sharing. May i ask about how to paint sculpture smoothly without brush's mark left at the sculpture thanks.
@efrainn.puerto586
@efrainn.puerto586 Жыл бұрын
Woow nice 😮🇨🇴
@nuumoonmou7869
@nuumoonmou7869 2 жыл бұрын
Great
@Nneling
@Nneling 2 жыл бұрын
Jeg er lige begyndt at lege med luft tørrende ler. Det er helt vildt at se dig arbejde. Ufattelig indspirerende!
@SofiaBue
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
Tusind tak, det er dejligt at hoere :) Der er et par videoer mere paa vej med teknikker for lufttoerrende ler.
@yeahno2291
@yeahno2291 4 жыл бұрын
Great job
@neoneli-8917
@neoneli-8917 4 жыл бұрын
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
@tonyapplebottom7913 3 жыл бұрын
You can touch up the cracks with more clay and it's really easy to blend out
@SofiaBue
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
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
@louloucaaa Жыл бұрын
In my art class we used news paper and glue to cover up the cracks
@sun6moon9
@sun6moon9 2 жыл бұрын
Uau...now this is real air dry Clay art! With what do you varnish it? Awesome Nautilus Shell and pangolim. Really well done.
@Bringidon
@Bringidon 2 жыл бұрын
i'm a little late, but liked and subbed.. thans for the video :)
@rudycorella6961
@rudycorella6961 2 жыл бұрын
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
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@cridps
@cridps 4 жыл бұрын
As you may know clay takes a while to dry, if you add water How long does it take to dry? Just wondering :)
@kameshbhagatji723
@kameshbhagatji723 2 жыл бұрын
Hey! This is a great video. Do you need to heat this sculpture to make it last long?
@SofiaBue
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! No need to heat this type of clay as it will air dry.
@ngavaka4386
@ngavaka4386 2 жыл бұрын
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
@polker2
@polker2 3 жыл бұрын
Any tips on how you deal with the cracks after it dry really sucks when it happens ..
@2for165
@2for165 3 жыл бұрын
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
@captaincrunchy2359
@captaincrunchy2359 2 жыл бұрын
I'm checking out videos before I purchase clay. I'm so happy I came across your page. I love the art piece.
@SofiaBue
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
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
@angeliquepietersen8687
@angeliquepietersen8687 4 жыл бұрын
You didn’t give any tips on how to use the clay, which is part of the description in the video :/
@whiskeyrichards9973
@whiskeyrichards9973 3 жыл бұрын
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
@claudiavargas2040 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@whiskeyrichards9973 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@claudiavargas2040 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@whiskeyrichards9973 3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@MiguelGonzalez-jf4ic
@MiguelGonzalez-jf4ic 3 жыл бұрын
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
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
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
@MiguelGonzalez-jf4ic 2 жыл бұрын
@@SofiaBue thank you very much!!! No worries for the "delayed reply" an artist is a busy person!! Blessings!!!
@nztraveler2470
@nztraveler2470 3 жыл бұрын
is it very hard when its dry...?? can i give it as a gift for displaying and does it brake...??
@XxcutiEcutiExX
@XxcutiEcutiExX 3 жыл бұрын
Can you add wet clay to dry clay? And how do you keep it from cracking.
@user-ox2gk6bo4p
@user-ox2gk6bo4p 5 ай бұрын
hello, what you are doing is so beautiful. What liquid do you use around the 3 minute mark? Thanks for your feedback
@jorgejuarez2460
@jorgejuarez2460 3 жыл бұрын
Funny thing Fact mushrooms are neither plant nor animal. Awesome work!
@giadacaruso1249
@giadacaruso1249 3 жыл бұрын
Goodmorning! Can you give me some hacks for this clay please? Because I try this clay but when it dry, cracks form. Thank you
@adriannasalazar4527
@adriannasalazar4527 2 жыл бұрын
How many days at a time would you say it takes for air dry clay to be completely dry? Thank you
@XaviRyz
@XaviRyz 9 ай бұрын
Hi! I'm new to this and I was wondering what type of hand saw did you use to cut the base? Thank you
@vijayanp.c9124
@vijayanp.c9124 4 жыл бұрын
Please.inform where it available..
@artsmodelstation9396
@artsmodelstation9396 2 жыл бұрын
I takes weeks to finish a sculpt. Can this clay last that long ? Anyway to stop it from hardening ?
@prachurjyakashyap5582
@prachurjyakashyap5582 3 жыл бұрын
After drying will it dry and be hard
@ghostlypreciousartandcraft
@ghostlypreciousartandcraft 2 жыл бұрын
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
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ghostlypreciousartandcraft 2 жыл бұрын
@@SofiaBue Thank you for replying my dear! La doll Is the best for me and i use it most of the time! Love😉
@lusmawanhartanto841
@lusmawanhartanto841 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@richardthomas5852
@richardthomas5852 2 жыл бұрын
Fucking awesome...!
@RovexHD
@RovexHD 5 ай бұрын
Will standing snakes be strong enough with air dry clay ?
@itsmehideo431
@itsmehideo431 3 жыл бұрын
Is air dry clay permanent?
@dorotakorotkiewcz5733
@dorotakorotkiewcz5733 Жыл бұрын
If i want bake my eareings....how long? I cant found info about this clay...:)
@paolalopez7325
@paolalopez7325 3 жыл бұрын
Wait so you don’t have to bake the air dry clay? So can it dry by itself?
@Eraeraeric
@Eraeraeric 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it's called air drying clay xD
@BunnyHop126
@BunnyHop126 2 жыл бұрын
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
@depresso8163 2 жыл бұрын
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
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
@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.
@dvscharmz5366
@dvscharmz5366 3 жыл бұрын
I can’t find this clay anywhere
@TimeLapse113
@TimeLapse113 2 жыл бұрын
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
@HollywoodColt
@HollywoodColt 7 ай бұрын
What's alyoumeniyum wire?
@inkflux.
@inkflux. 4 жыл бұрын
My air dry clay is too brittle and is hard to put detail
@mikekazz5353
@mikekazz5353 3 жыл бұрын
It's like something out of dark souls.
@JaxCover
@JaxCover 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Could you provide the name of the song and artist that you used in this video?
@sunnilee3489
@sunnilee3489 Жыл бұрын
So...you can not make molds with this type of clay? and why is that?
@paballosegoe4576
@paballosegoe4576 3 жыл бұрын
What if you're in 7th grade and you don't have the tools to do this sculpture. What do you do then?
@SofiaBue
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@angela14962002
@angela14962002 3 жыл бұрын
@artman2204
@artman2204 3 жыл бұрын
Hi she failed to mention that you need sulfer free clay if your going to do a silicon mold
@SofiaBue
@SofiaBue 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@John-mz8rj
@John-mz8rj 10 ай бұрын
Think I'll make a shrunken head.
@christinemclean9973
@christinemclean9973 Жыл бұрын
I love watching the creative process. But i had to mute that awful music.
@ivanvoid4910
@ivanvoid4910 3 жыл бұрын
ok, its disappointment I came for tips =(
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