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Can I Glaze Air Dry Clay? — Spinning Pots

Terry Connor
5 min readJul 7, 2021

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For beginners, working with regular clay can be a bit tedious. Everything from selecting the clay type to the final firing process requires a lot of practice and a keen eye. Today, more and more artists are opting for an easier-to-use option which is the air-dry clay. This clay variant is simple to work with. The only problem is that you get a shorter time frame to work on the designs as it tends to dry out when exposed to air after a certain time frame.

But, the ultimate question here is whether you can color or glaze your air-dry clay. In this guide, we will take a quick look at the question, “Can You Glaze Air Dry Clay”?

Air-Dry Clay: Can You Glaze It?

Given the fact that air-dry clay doesn’t need to be fired, you don’t necessarily have to opt for kiln firing with this clay. The chalky and matte finish that comes with air-dry clay is something that most potters air for. However, you can surely experiment with the glaze and make your air-dry craft all unique and shiny. If you are looking for good-quality air-dry clay, the DAS Air-Hardening Clay is a perfect choice. This white-colored block of 2.2lb is perfect for potters who have just started as well as expert crafters.

Glaze is used mostly to color or waterproof the air-dry clay. Instead of glaze, you can use white-colored…

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Terry Connor
Terry Connor

Written by Terry Connor

I'm someone who is always looking to improve my life and others. Looking to be a better person spiritually and financially. Plus I love pottery and Cats.

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