Types of Clay - Pros and Cons (ceramic, plastalina, polymer)

[@PastelFacade]

God bless the folks who make videos like this. Saves the rest of us soooooo much trial and error

[@christalmotter2955]

Thank you so much :)

[@nenecitosart1405]

I made my decision that plastilina modeling clay is the best of both worlds. Never hardens and you don't have to worry about making a mess, or your figure cracking and shrinking. You can harden it by using modge podge or an acrylic sealer. Or if you want to reuse your clay. You can create a mold for casting.

[@virpalsingh8017]

How to prepare...please respond

[@magnuswootton6181]

dont u harden it by putting it in the oven?

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

​@@magnuswootton6181No.. It will melt

[@magnuswootton6181]

@@sujanithtottempudi2991 you could put it in extra low heat over a couple of days in a mould, then it might still.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

@@magnuswootton6181 yes...try checking with spoonful of mold in a oven as experiment

[@RealPapershaper]

I'm a beginner here, I used a gum-remover called "Goo-Gone" to soften my oil based clay so I could smooth the surfaces of this rabbit I'm making and It works great. Goo gone is non-corrosive and it smells kinda nice actuakky. It might be safer than using solvents (non-medical advice, don't sue me).

[@thelucondrix391]

Goo-gone is ok if you aren't going to be touching the clay bare handed, it contains many chemicals...they're ok in small amounts but it's not good for repeated use, so keep that in mind if it's a large project, some of the chemicals can probably cause cancer over time...but everything can cause cancer to a certain amount so please be careful using it. I find alcohol works fine, (not rubbing alcohol although it can work) it cuts the oil, without being that harmful to you, and if you like the smell of rum, it is amazing and you use very little at a time.

[@donbokkharkongor5165]

Actuakky right 😀

[@slawdawg23]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I was very confused and didn't know what direction to head. Now I have a good idea. Thank you!

[@christalmotter2955]

I'm glad it was helpful! :)

[@skleetor8324]

Thank you for the help, I have tried polymer and I had had a terrible experience so I sought out different types, very helpful review👍👌

[@christalmotter2955]

I so glad! I've been using sculpey clay lately, but honestly the water based ceramic clay is my favorite. Sculpey is hard to work with in comparison.

[@melonsmodelairplanes8496]

Same

[@melonsmodelairplanes8496]

I thought polymer clay was good , it had nice reviews , and most people on youtube use it...... i bought it , and it was a utter waste of money ..... big L for me

[@MayhemTyphone]

I'm currently using Super Sculpey Gray blend Polymer clay. I feel it is excellent for smaller projects like figurines and such. But it does take some getting used to. I really just think it comes down to how you like to work with clay. When i used Ceramic i felt i could just go all out, and not worry about the big mistakes because it is so easy to add/remove the clay itself. But with Polymer, you gotta be very careful not to add too much pressure, because though it holds great detail, it also highlights your mistakes. It's very delicate, and is usually worked with a lot of tools.

[@iitvoii]

I've been using polymer clay for about a year now and discovered that ploymer clay is easier handle after you work it a bit, like using a pasta maker to soften it up.

[@lindaeasley5606]

I love the texture of plastiline clay .It's easier for me to get good results but polymer is preservable once you've created something

[@BrianPellerin]

I absolutely love plasticine clay. Not a single worry with plasticine at all as it is incredibly soft and easy to work and never dries out.

[@daltontalbott2657]

👍thanks and hugs 🤗 to the young lady that presented this video!

[@faithmatayian2991]

Thank you for unswerving my question. Helpful video

[@rodent-creature]

Unswerving?

[@World_Theory]

The clay type overview has helped me decide on a clay for my use case. I have an idea to use physical clay to make a first draft for 3D models on the computer. For that, I'll need to scan the physical model. Which I think I'll likely do with photogrammetry. (Taking pictures from many angles, and letting the computer construct a model.) From my research on photogrammetry, I'll need a matte surface, with plenty of fine details the program can use for reference points to calculate the geometry of the object. It's also recommended that the object not have deep blacks or bright whites, because light will not be able to produce adequate details in those areas. I might add coarse, multicolored sand to the clay as well, to give it more surface details. I don't plan to ever fire this clay either. I'd like to reclaim it, and reuse it long into the future. I suppose I will have an equivalent of firing though, because I'll still have the scan of it as a reasonably permanent record of the original. For me, ceramic clay has the added benefit of being something I've had some previous experience with. I had a mixed media art class in High School, which included a project using traditional ceramic clay. I found it to be easy to work with, once I learned how the material acts. The shortness of the class period was really annoying though, because we had to spend time taking our projects out of storage, and cleaning up at the end, which significantly ate into the time we were able to actually play with the clay. I expect I can keep the breathing hazard down by using a spray water bottle set to a fine mist, to lightly dampen the work area and project, now that I know that's a danger. I plan to keep everything covered when not in use anyway, just to keep house dust out, and accidents from happening. I think that using a large plastic storage container, like one might use for clothes and bedding, would be a great self contained clay area. I can just flip the lid upside down, and use that as the work surface. Then flip the container upside down, to use as a rigid cover for whatever is sitting on the work surface. I might have to take the flex of the cover into consideration when buying one though. Worse case scenario, I can just get a sheet of wood to bolt to the cover, to act as a rigid work surface. It would need to be sanded and sealed against water first though. Maybe a custom wooden box would be a better option by that point, not sure. But anyway… I don't need the clay for its wide selection of colors, because color will be done on the computer, along with fine details and 2D textures. What I really want is the ability to look at the shape in 3D with my eyes. And use my hands to shape the model the way I envision it quickly and intuitively. I can manipulate the scan on the computer to give it better symmetry later. The end product will be purely digital anyway. Not even something that is 3D printed.

[@__Andrew_]

Lovely clear explanation sparing us any annoying background music thankyou

[@privateprivate1865]

Likewise

[@thequintessential5503]

My least is Ceramic because it dries too fast plus in breaks after it hardens. I like both Polymer or Plastaline clay because i can fix it if there’s something about the sculptures I don’t like.

[@natwalsh2710]

I remember using Ceramic clay back when I was in high school. It was messy but fun and that’s true about it.

[@deadbeats0112]

Thank you, you helped me with deciding which to use for my project.

[@halotv1623]

thank you soo much for this!!!! Made my Day ☺️♥️

[@paigeskinner5748]

Do you have to fire or bake ceramic clay or could you just let it air dry?and if your working on it over a course of days what’s the best way of keeping it wet? And if you do have to fire it, do you have to remove anything you used as a base in it, like tin foil?

[@micahdsjerven8145]

This was very helpful since I m planing to open an Etsy shop and sell clay figurines. Thanks a lot

[@mint_chip5918]

What clay do you use?

[@xyzabc-nu3vd]

What clay r u gonna use

[@mandlawi]

For the ceramic clay. To not to get cracked when it's dried and finished sculpting, must it dry slowly or what's the best method?

[@eartherinfire]

Put the project in a damp box. A plastic container with a plaster slab made from Pottery Plaster #1 in the bottom

[@AbiFadhlan92]

I use the polymer clay because it comes in many colors and also you can mix it to have new different colors... For the price, you can buy the china product of polymer clay. One 1 USD to get a pack of polymer clay with 6 colors on it..

[@Gamer-jn6mb]

And get yourself scammed after the clay makes your hands oily and you get colour on your hand that takes fucking 2 days to remove

[@annaleda3537]

Thank you for making this video. I have questions. When would the ceramic clay be dust like to worry about the silica? I thought it air dries in the shape it is made and there is no dust. Do you mean if one polishes the sculpture with sanding paper perhaps?

[@beatrizvazquez2267]

How can you make the plasticine hard? I wanna gloss it over and paint over it without having it destroyed by accident

[@ebenlizaneizer5954]

Same😞

[@TN-xi1hg]

Hi this was a great video helped me save some money reclaiming my natural clay. You had mentioned that creating molds from natural clay can be problematic because of how the mold material interacts with the clay. What molding product do you use for natural clay? Do you recommend that beginners start with the cheaper natural clay first on their draft project and then upgrade to polymer on the final?

[@christalmotter2955]

Hello :) I'm glad my video could help you. If your using a ceramic clay I would recommend a water based liquid rubber latex, (I use a brand called Laguna) for mold making. Really and liquid rubber latex should be fine with a water based ceramic clay or sulfur free plastalina clay. If your making a mold you shouldn't need to switch to a polymer clay, because you can bake polymer clay it does not really need to be molded.

[@AI-zh1oj]

Does Plastiline works for making a silicone mold? Do i need a release agent or beeswax for release the plastiline? Thank you for the video!

[@louisecoburn3120]

I would also like to know the answer.

[@ericrivera5090]

You mentioned that the water based clay could be toxic when it drys because of the dust. Is that an issue with the plastalina clay? Or is there anything toxic about the plastalina clay that I should know about?

[@Kia044]

I don't think there is, or they wouldn't have allowed it to be sold in children's stores. Obviously you shouldn't eat it, but in generall it should be safe.

[@stevepethel6843]

Very helpful video and. Thank you so much.

[@sophiaioanabooth]

Is there a way to harden the plastalina clay because I bought it and thought it was baked or oven baked clay but it says cannot harden.

[@yj4003]

Sophia Booth no you can’t dry it, but it does harden a bit. And you CAN make make molds for your sculptures, or you could just use your Plastaline for Claymation

[@sophiaioanabooth]

@@yj4003 Thank you.

[@lesliemccarter5282]

@@yj4003 i dont do claymation and my fam bought a ton of it for me for Christmas i mean like a whole plack of colored 3 small packs of colored with four small peices a 4 pound uncolored block all unbakeable and im grateful they even got me something but idk what to do with it and i dont want to hurt their feelings so i feel like i need to use it but cant because if i make something its gunna fall over in two hours im crying cuz its expensive and i feel bad and feel like its all my fault cuz i didn't tell them what i want a also feel like a ungrateful brat 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@yj4003]

@@lesliemccarter5282 well I don’t really know what to say. However, if you want to make sculptures with your clay that won’t fall down, I’d recommend you use wire to help support it.

[@yj4003]

@@lesliemccarter5282 also I have a video showing to to make an armature for clay figures: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqSleWyklperhNE I hope this helps!

[@UnmercifulMuffin]

Would you reccommend that i use polymer clay if im trying to incorporate the piece onto glass?(will it stick)

[@addisontrashed]

Thank you so much ❤ HUGE help.

[@damirregoc8111]

I smooth out plasteline with glycerine, or face cream based on glycerine.

[@Tony-1971]

How do they cure? The last one you bake, but are the other two air dry?

[@PastelFacade]

AESCULAPTORmark3 I can’t say for plastalina, but I took ceramic classes in high school, and all our projects had to be kiln baked

[@christalmotter2955]

they are not air dry, though there are air dry products on the market. When I use ceramic and plastilina clay I make molds for design and then the mold can be poured with resin, concrete, or plaster.

[@Tony-1971]

@@christalmotter2955 Thank you, Christal Motter. The info is much appreciated :)

[@md.moinulislam9467]

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[@noorjamal1533]

For the ceramic, how can i preserve my work from crack or breaking after i finish the project? And how can i paint it which type of paint and i paint while baking or after finishing the piece after drying

[@aloha-8203]

Once it drys you put it in a kiln for the first bake then for color you apply what’s called a glaze which comes in a variety of color and types and it then once again goes into the kiln for the final bake after the first bake you can no longer reuse the clay after the clay has been cooked for the last time it should be more durable but it can still break like a thick glass

[@graperush]

Would spraying the ceramic clay with water from time to time be able to prevent the clay from drying too fast?

[@gold3c514]

From my High School ceramics, we would spray with water and wrap in plastic and it would still be moldable when we came back from the weekend.

[@Gawron..]

Harmful if inhaled, is it mineral alcohol? Plasticine is completely non-toxic (eg Monster Clay, Degas, J-Mac Clay) as far as I know? It can be smoothed by blowing some heat.

[@maddestmike5791]

I'm glad you made this video. ^^

[@dankolord]

I love using plasticine but i hate how easy it can be manipulated and molten

[@malapande2662]

Can sculpture made with plasticine clay dissolve in water

[@sweetelle818]

If need be, while taking a break from ceramic clay and making sure it won’t dry. Is it a good idea to put a wet HOT or WARM cloth over it, then place a dry one on top of the wet rag. Preventing it from drying? Also with plastalina clay, what be used to add colour to it? A powder? Like that food colouring powder on that crayons kids powdered paint where u just add water? It being oil based is there any option to add colour to it?

[@nokiot9]

Is there any way to get plastilina to set?

[@christalmotter2955]

Hello :)Not that I know of, it is a mixture of oil and wax so I would say it's not possible.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

I’m looking for something for an 11 yr old beginner who loves hulk / animals.What brand should I try ? Ohh the glass ? Wow! Any suggestions ? Wants to try easy hulk .

[@skum73]

I cant find any information about the different smells except when they are baking. I cannot stand the smell of plasticine. I hated it as a kid and it put me off for life. Does anyone know if polymer clay smells like plasticine?

[@5ftmel183]

Thank you!!! this helped me out a lot!

[@yukii05021_OLD]

When she says ‘it doesn’t harden’ does she mean it needs baking to dry?

[@WeAreHealing2023]

Is ceramic clay the same as air dry? Do most professionals who make vases and stuff use air dry??

[@yj4003]

Viv_MemeLord from my knowledge, it depends on the brand of clay you’re using.

[@robinb1721]

Ceramic clay will air dry but is not 'finished' at this point... unless you're unhappy with your result and want to redo it, or you're just wanting to reuse the clay to work out a design idea. Ceramic clay must be dried (not too fast) to a certain point in order to be fired in a kiln. It cannot be baked in an oven. Once fired, it's in its 'finished', permanent, hard, glass-like state like a coffee mug. The clay then cannot be reclaimed or softened and reused.

[@robinb1721]

Obviously I'm not the KZbinr who posted the video above... I'm not an expert but I am a certified ceramicist. It's not not so much the brand. It's the type. Air dry clay cannot be microwaved, baked, or fired. Once air-dried, it can be painted to be water resistant but not water proofed, which means it's not good for food. Air dry pieces are much more fragile than the type of ceramics that require firing.

[@yj4003]

Robin B okay thanks for correcting me! I appreciate it!

[@KimberlyCreates]

@@robinb1721 thank you!

[@hazelpotter9383]

is there a way to harden plastilina clay?

[@nickiawheeler9102]

If you make something with a non-hardening clay is there a potential that you squish it years down the line?

[@vanessafernandes8673]

I'd also like to know the answer to this

[@Prathyusha0804]

Hi..I want to create dark colour tomatoes miniatures realistic tomatoes I'm a beginner.. Please guide me which clay is good.. Is it good to sculpt the tomato structure first and paint acrylic colour on it later

[@clayeasy]

Thank you for a great video! Cheers!

[@AneesMahdi]

Plasticine is not suitable for hot environments... How hard it is, it will become soft Oil starts coming out of it, working place also gets destroyed.

[@manuelblas8677]

Thank you for the info!!!!

[@notf.b.i4546]

Is ceramic clay and air dry clay same?

[@shelleylarioza3110]

I wanna ask a question I know it’s stupid for me to ask this but can you make anime figurine out of ceramic clay?

[@christalmotter2955]

Yes, but it may need to be a large figurine to work in all the little details properly. :)

[@hagerahmed5716]

which of them can be used for kitchen dishes?

[@jazzmin1967]

so the plasticine never dries out so it won’t ever get hard??

[@veronica-]

I bought some clay, the only type available near me, but it doesn't specify what type it is, how can I figure it out?

[@emoryotto2015]

Where do I get my clay? I want to get Ceramic but don’t know where to get a good amount!

[@ardaaktas1355]

There is a lot of cracking when sculpting from clay and all my effort is wasted. How can I solve this cracking problem?

[@kotryna53]

i bought newplast and didnt relise it wouldnt work for clay rings and that i needed polymer and now i dont know what to do with it anymore 😭

[@cookee888]

Thank u! 🥰🥰🥰

[@roger2599]

Is the ceramic clay okay to paint with acrylic?

[@Comicfreak33]

After it has been fired in a kiln, yes.

[@sy-zu4uz]

@@Comicfreak33 whats a kiln? Is it necessary?

[@beverleybee1309]

@@sy-zu4uz a kiln is a special type of oven that is capable of reaching temperatures of over 1000°F. They are used to fuse ceramic clays into a solid structure.

[@2rakam9harf]

Thanks for information

[@biancab.9733]

An issue I have with ceramic clay is the shrinkage when it dries. Does Plastalina do that too when you bake it?

[@et6521]

It’ll turn into a really hot puddle, it doesn’t harden like ceramic clay

[@TA-op3vn]

What would you suggest for making aquarium toy Logs ? Thank you

[@christalmotter2955]

I'm not sure, there might be a water proof clear coat you can use on polymer clay, but I don't have any experience with this particular situation. sorry I cant be more helpful :)

[@TA-op3vn]

Thank you

[@dolobrolic6066]

Thank you 👍🏾

[@lovevideo6005]

How to purchase this cley

[@vipraaggarwal5794]

Which clay is good for 3D clay art on canvas

[@christalmotter2955]

I've seen a lot of Polymer clay work done on a variety of surfaces, since it is a low heat bake. You could also try plaster of Paris, but this will be limiting on what you can do with it. shallow designs only.

[@SnareTrapSurvive]

What is the best method to keep a project from drying out? I will be working on a large castle project using air dry and I dont want it to dry out until I have completed it all. Would it be better to use polymer for this? Will drying in conventional oven work for that?

[@Minidonutmama]

Keep it spritzed with water and wrapped in a bag. ✨

[@SprinkleB0mb]

I would use polymer

[@fayfhd1436]

Is there a way to make the plasticine clay dry?

[@shrippie-4214]

What does she mean by the dust thing

[@million1668]

What is air dry clay?

[@sankyu3950]

Cermanic clay as she said or air dry clay, its an easy clay to use thanks to its water like structure but eventually the water will evaperate 5% to 25% this also means that cracks and unsupported structure will be exposed, another problem is that its sticky once you put enough water to it and can become fragile when water has contact with it, but it harden fast and can be helpful as water can soften it up again, overall the clay is the cheapest clay and easier to manouver around but the outcome of the clay is the worst because of it relying on water and its very messy when using this clay, its best not to make figure or any small detail with this clay as the water can make it fragile, if you do make a figure out of it then its best to have a structure in it so the part can be connected without relying on the clay as the clay rely on water which the water wont last long.

[@mysticcmars503]

can you bake plastalina clay though?

[@christalmotter2955]

No, you have to use polymer clay if you want to bake it. Hope this helps :)

[@silly_little_goober]

whats the best clay to use for making figurines?

[@comfortkitchen]

Have you found out? My guess is plastalina tho

[@Comicfreak33]

If you want to handle the figurine immediately- polymer clay If you're going to cast a figurine- plasticine Ceramic clay requires to be fired in a kiln (1800+ degrees) in order to be finished. Without firing, it is extremely fragile and exposure to water will convert it back to wet, workable clay.

[@zeninlock2889]

Is polymer clay good for stop motion?

[@christalmotter2955]

It would work but it's expensive, I would recommend oil based clay, it's cheaper

[@samjanssens1509]

which of these would 'fimo' clay fall under ? also my fimo clay says no oven needed, just air dries, friend's fimo says needs oven .. im confused

[@zarn3sku0ana]

Fimo has 2 types, one is air dry and the other one you need to bake it. It's specified on the packaging.

[@samjanssens1509]

@@zarn3sku0ana yep thx, i realise that now, after buying the wrong fimo ;)

[@zarn3sku0ana]

@@samjanssens1509 It can happen. You can try and sell it if you are not going to use them.

[@morallyflexiblesapphic7287]

How to u cure plasticine clay? Polymer clay u pop in the oven, ceramic clay air dries.....how does plasticine clay harden?

[@christianristow5655]

It never hardens

[@johnreysalto4205]

Can plasticine be hardenened?

[@christianristow5655]

No

[@doctorarvindram]

Hi I have a white ceramic clay , which is sticky to my hand 🤚🏻..... any solution for that

[@creativemind3094]

Add some cornstarch

[@nelly4850]

So is this clay that you can turn into mugs and that like you can bake them lol?

[@katrinagarrard8473]

thankyou

[@natwalsh2710]

What about Air Dry clay?

[@jurassicking101.4]

Is polymer clay safe?

[@ThisOLmaan]

i have Van Akens clays and their sort of messy guess it depends on the color, I worked the brown, and wow ur hands get really brown and get really soft which I dislike, but the flesh color is rather ok, I sometimes mix van akens with extra Beez wax, I do it in 2 pots, one add water and boil it and the top pot just put the clay, and a bit a beeswax, till fully Liquid, then put in a thin plastic cup in the freezer till hard, some people have ready-made Head, hand molds, and pour it in there molds. But I need to try other clays, don't want clays getting too soft or if possible too messy for doing stop motion, if you can please recommend 1 or a few also ty for the video. oh @UCCIb2L-Uctf8qotLidQG7Bg does ceramic clay Air dry, and are there various colors? ty again

[@JDNunezz]

I personally enjoy working with air dry clay

[@Sillyyy774]

How to you make Plastalina harden like bake it?

[@christalmotter2955]

It never hardens, you must use polymer clay if you want to bake a clay. Hope this helps :)

[@jamesp.sullivan1654]

Can you paint plasticine?

[@christalmotter2955]

No, because it never dries or hardens

[@lesliemccarter5282]

@@christalmotter2955 😭😭😭😭

[@morganrichter9363]

Can you oven bake the plasticine clay

[@christalmotter2955]

Hello :) No, if you do, it will melt, Polymer clay is the only baked clay in a conventional oven

[@expeditionera3017]

Howdy! What type of clay can be layered then cut into nice transverse slices after drying?

[@christalmotter2955]

After drying, I don't know of any off hand, sorry.

[@louisecoburn3120]

The plasticine from the dollar store doesn’t list the ingredients

[@legomark5712]

Ceramic is what I’m trying to find a good one

[@lazybuccaneer7683]

Does play-doh counts?

[@voiceofreason1629]

Why does everyone keep calling it sculptey? It's sculpey. There is no (t).

[@meatball2.094]

I just use air dry-