Stop Using Air-Dry Clay Wrong! — Spinning Pots

At some other point in our lives, we all have been a part of a project that involved the use of air-dry clay. This lump of malleable and soft clay is best for someone who has just started to tread in the world of pottery. It is easy to use and doesn’t require the involvement of a kiln firing process. Whether you plan to shape it in the form of wonky structures or your favorite superhero, this clay is beautiful and amazing as it is.

However, using air-dry clay the wrong way can leave you with a bad craft job, and you surely wouldn’t want your clay to go to waste. So, here is a quick guide to help you use air-dry clay the right way and enjoy it while you craft.

Crafting With Caution: Air-Dry Clay

1-Avoid Mixing Different Types of Air-Dry Clay Brand:

If you plan on experimenting with your clay, make sure you stick to just one brand for one project. While there is a standard number of hours required by air-dry clay to dry up completely, not all brands create their clay the same way. While clay from some brands might dry off faster, the one from others might take a tad longer.

So, mixing them up together can cause varied drying rates. While some parts would dry up fast, others won’t. This can cause the parts to…