Me: (taking notes) 😅 Omg I really need to try the SLIP thing. Funny enough I forgot the aluminum foil but I did get wire 🤣 I got a quick question...I don't have a drill to twist the wire so can I still use it as is? Like maybe doubling the wire and using masking tape so the wires stay together? Or will using the tape be an issue when covering it with clay? Omg I said 1 question and I think I threw 3 in here. 🤣

@SofiaBue

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for your questions. Here is a video where I show an alternative way to 'twist' you wire without a drill (around 01:20): kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4KLr82mgMrakrg.html Hope it helps 😊

@SwaysTavern

2 жыл бұрын

Omg yes!!!!! It totally helped! And I think I got that type of wire around. I got so many things I save just in case I need them to make something 😅👍

@SofiaBue

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah i think hoarding is a common artist trait 😄

@SwaysTavern

2 жыл бұрын

Omg yes! Totally 😂

@The_Real_Mier

2 жыл бұрын

@@SofiaBue LOL, so recognizable! If the amount of hoarding is any indication, I should be a world class artist by now… ;)) Since I have started my craft projects, my family is going nuts. Because every time they want to throw something in the garbage, I stop them from doing so, because to me everything is now useable for my crafts! :)))

A tip from my own experience; when the clay is completely dry, give it a coat of white wood glue. The glue is water based so it soaks in the surface and makes it very hard. Then you can paint it. Hope this helps people out there!

@alonsoalvaradod29

Жыл бұрын

I do the same, extremly helpful 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@RagnarokFLyTuT

Жыл бұрын

directly with it or should I mix the glue with some water before? ty in advance

@patricialyn5948

Жыл бұрын

Can i use the regular glue like elmers?

@yellowhumanearthlover608

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@sammybear7100

Жыл бұрын

Awesome tip! I really want to get started on some projects

This is one of the most helpful tutorials I have ever seen. She's so easy to understand--clear directions, no extra chit-chat. She also has EXCELLENT tips that would work with other art projects.

@SofiaBue

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Larry :) So glad you found it useful.

@i_aint_ai

8 ай бұрын

omg holy sh**, I totally agree. I learned like 14 things! She is so clear, concise and this video is extremely well filmed and well edited. This is the most helpful video I have ever watched in any category of life. (Not being hyperbolic) I havent watched your other videos and I will check them out-especially to find the answer to this question, but I will still ask it here. What it I am making a larger, longer-term sculpture, like over the course of a month or two...can I still use air dry clay? if it is fully dry (but untreated) can I still add onto it later? or do I just perpetually keep it covered to contain moisture as I go? Would this weaken the integrity of the clay? This is a long comment..I dont expect.an answer but asking anyway. thank you for the time you took to make this video. edit: I found my answer in your air dry vs polymer clay video.. but Im leaving this info up in case it helps anyone.. rock on everyone!

@erick3787

7 ай бұрын

and she's not just showing one expensive option, she's always showing other cheap and easy way, that's so cool

You aren’t just an artist… you’re also a therapist. Inspiring video.

@SofiaBue

2 жыл бұрын

aww that's so kind 😊❤

Until recently, I never had any commercially made sculpting tools. I just used things around the house, like paper clips, sewing needles, toothpicks, the sky is the limit.

This is EXACTLY the video I needed! I’ve been worried about messing up with my air dry clay (low humidity local) and lamenting my lack of sculpting tools. Thanks for this real gift of a video!

I haven't used paper clay very much, so the tip to use slip is awesome! As is the drying method, I've just repaired cracks in the past, so learning how to avoid them is cool. My own, small, tips are: When I store my open DAS, I put a wet ball of paper towel in the bag before I seal it to help keep the clay hydrated. And I use cheap dental tools for sculpting detail. I find them much better for precise control than tools made specifically for sculpting and they are cheap on Amazon. And they work well for any clay.

I used to use clay more but I slowly gave up, because I had difficulties such us cracks and awful drying methods, which took a lot of my time. I got also tired of seeing my leftover clay dried out after some weeks. I didnt try searching anything, until your video popped up. It's short and very simple!You solved all my problems perfectly! Thank you so much!Can't wait to start again!:)

@silas537

2 жыл бұрын

if you have cracks, apply some water to the crack area and spread clay to fill in the crack. wait for it to dry and it’s like it never happened

@EllesGhost13

Жыл бұрын

You never tried polymer? Cosclay is amazing

@goatpepperherbaltea7895

Жыл бұрын

Polymer clay is the bomb

@ari6728

Жыл бұрын

Other alternative is oil clay(hard/soft) or polymer clay

@foniweez5322

Жыл бұрын

Thank you all for the advice!

gluing a piece of sandpaper to a tip of a stick was my favorite! thanks for this video!

Thank you for your helpful tips! I just missed a little warning about clay dust (when sanding). Clay dust is very toxic and should be cleaned up properly and quickly, before it affects the air quality in your room. Also a tip from me: the grilling tray (=grill grate?) in my household is used too often for me to take for drying my clay projects. I have made something similar by taping wooden sticks (like popsicles) on a flat piece of wood. That way the air can come under the piece too, while everybody else is happy in the kitchen! ;))

@SpiritPhoenixRose

Жыл бұрын

Or you could just get a cooling rack, (used by ppl who bake bread, cake and cookies etc) they're pretty inexpensive

@terrapoetrynmotioncooks106

Жыл бұрын

You can also get a baking rack from Dollar Tree, if need be. No need to worry about the one in the kitchen. 😉

This channel is I underrated she knows how to make a good understandable tutorial she says helpful things thus far this is the only channel I know that does this thank you 😊

The slip tip has got to be the most genius air dry clay idea ever, thank you Sofia 👍🏻🙏🏻

For me the best tip was the refurbishment of the popsicle sticks. Genius~

This is one the best comprehensive and clear guides on air dry, thank you for creating and uploading :)

That is a beautiful piece of art! I love it and I loved your tutorial, thank you!

Just a great simple video, I’ve been waiting for a video like yours.. thank you much !

This was so, so helpful! Thank you so much, Sofia!

Absolutely loved this video. You've seriously got some skills at communicating with your audience. I can't wait to start my next project with this knew knowledge that Ive learned. Thanks!! Have a wonderful day!!

Best video on air dry clay tips I've seen all day! Except for the shellac part: _Shellac is not only animal unfriendly and not vegan, its production is also bad for humans. Reports by NGOs have shown that people working at shellac plantations and shellac processing factories are often underpaid, exploited and treated badly and child labour is not uncommon.30 Dec 2017_ source; Google But otherwise, excellent tips, thank you x

Thank you for all the wonderful info and I love your sculptures.

Absolutely great tutorial on Air dry clay! Thank you for sharing!

Appreciate that you made this intricate and varied shape for this video.

Gorgeous piece. This is just the sort of inspiration I needed. It's Tuesday now. I think I have a weekend project in mind. Thanks.

Your scoring and slip tip is just what I needed!!

Wow, that looks fun! I certainly need to know more about this!!!

Awesome, not only helpful and direct to the point, but also beautiful sculpture! Thanks :)

The best video I’ve ever seen on air dry clay. I especially love the tips on making your own tools! You are a great teacher … thanks!

So incredibly helpful! thank you. I can't wait to get started!!!

I love that youre making something while giving these awesome tips! Cheers

Great video! Direct to the point and not hours and hours of incoherent babbling about advanced tips that will just confuse beginners (like so many tutorials out there). 10/10

@SofiaBue

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!😊

Thanks for this great video! I've done some clay crafting making small items from molds, but not anything larger. Your video is safely saved to help me! ❤️

Loved the whole tutorial thank you ... very inspiring!

Amazing tips! Thank you so much!

Thank you, the popsicle stick idea, and spoon, you are very talented

This video found me just as I was thinking to try air dry clay sculpting. Great tips, wonderful video, thank you! 😁

Thank you very much for making this video! It has everything I wish I had known when I started to sculpt in air dry clay.

I love the slip idea, brilliant 👍

As someone looking to get back into working with clay, I wish I'd seen this before spending money on tools! Your layout is extremely simple and easy to understand, and I'll definitely be making use of that foil trick so I'm using less overall. It'll also keep the sculpture a bit lighter - my little dragon buddy's gonna have his lair diorama and thunder egg soon thanks to you!

I've used das for a couple of years maybe longer and I've never had a crack in anything I've done, I knew about the tinfoil, wire support and the slip but making your own tools is knew to me

Wow, one short video answered all my 'beginner' questions. Thank you so much!

Thanks for this! You got right to the point and showed great tips I would’ve never thought of

this is the best video on air dry clay I've come across after watching manyyyyy. THANK YOU

I quite enjoyed the editing in this video. Thank you for sharing all these tips!

Thank you for this video! I've been looking for a well-made, concise video with tips and tricks, and this is IT!

when I first sculpted, I used the flat end of a thumbtack and the other end of the thumbtack as my tool. It was a wonderful process...

Very helpful! I almost gave up but this video gave me new interest. Thank you!

Thank you for the Slip idea ! That will come in handy for sure

Very helpful! I especially like your emphasis on slowing down drying time and using shellac to seal your piece before painting. I just like your sculpture too! Thanks!

What a superb video, Sofia! So relaxing to watch. I studied ceramics at college, which was many decades ago - thank you for bringing back memories! I've never tried air dry clay, so I might just have to nab some and take a trip down memory lane :)

Thank you, ma'am. Very helpful tutorials. 🙏

Brilliant video, brilliant explanation and tips, beautiful work, thank you for posting!

i'm working with DAS for years and from my experience, heat tools are totally usable. i even bake some pieces in the oven at 100 degrees celcius for 20-30 minutes to give it a ''dry boost''. (not any hotter, it will dry too quick and the clay will bend) I mostly use a hair dryer for speeding up the proces. It probably depends on what you are making, but i always use them. And sanding the piece when its totally dry is also very therapeutic haha. Good video! good tips!

@dyna7874

Жыл бұрын

@@actualwafflesenjoyer never had that problem in many years. Well at least you have to devide the heat evenly with your movement, not put the heatgun at 1 place and stare at the wall for 5 minutes ;))

ive been working with it for so pong, and this will help me so much! very nice tips :)

Beautiful. You are a great teacher.

It was a pleasure to watch, and thank you for sharing such wonderful sculptures and fascinating videos

Love the sculpture. Some very clever techniques. Whilst I am not a beginner I did still pick up great tips. Like the slip technique, that is so handy as before it was just a cup of water and my fingers. I have used your slip technique and boy it was so good. I fully intend on making my own tools as you showed with the ice lolly sticks. Thanks for showing and talking us through it.

Jut bought jovi clay since i want to learn how to sculpt. I saw many videos but none explain it like you did. Thank You so much. Now i can start to work with the clay. Since i bought them i've been afraid to see but again after watching your video. Yessss i will start tomorrow. Thanks Again.

So helpful, thanks!!

Love the idea of making air dry slip!

Great to see air hardening clay tutorials. Thank you. I love working with this clay. It is do versatile. I really appreciated the drying, shellac and slip tip. I've always used acrylic to paint. Will try spray paint too.

My son got a fun-looking clay sculpting kit for his sixth birthday, and this is exactly what we needed! Making some of our own tool designs will be a fun art project in itself 😅 Thank you for all the clear advice, it's incredibly helpful.

Thank you very much for advices, Sofia!

Thank you for the tips and that is a beautiful sculpture!

I've tried Air drying clay before but I've got so disappointed exactly because of the cracking problem. Now that I know which tools to use it's soo much easier and I'll try again.😁💜

I really appreciate you taking the time to make this... As I've had a pack of das air-dry clay in my cupboard pushing close to 2years!! 😵 I obviously haven't had a clue on what to do with it lol but although it's early and you are the first thing I've watched I'm thinking that I don't think I will throw it away after all 😊✌️💙

Wow, such valuable information. Thank you 🎉

This sculpture is great. Looks like an ocean reef. Lovely and thanks.

I am literally crying because of how sincere you are.

@TheGreyGhost_of43rd

2 ай бұрын

🥺 I'm soo sorry your sad. Things will be better sweetheart, pain always ends.

Wow! What an incredible video 🤯 I’ve never worked with this clay before but now I feel prepared to begin. I’m especially excited by the tip about letting the clay partially dry for a stiffer, easier to detail consistency. What a game changer!

I loved every bit of this video!! So clear! Can wait to start a project

Awesome video, beautifully done

The slip is such a useful idea and seems like a good substitute for those of us who can't get our hands on clay glue. But the real pro tip is making your own sanding tools....now I won't have to buy them from the hobby shop as I can make custom sizes and grades at home! I work on miniatures, so this may not be applicable for larger sculptures, but I've found you can stick Das air dry clay in the oven if you want it bone-dry after you've let it sit for a day or two. I like to do my initial detail work for large areas using Das, then use kneadatite (a.k.a. greenstuff) on top of that so it can fuse with Fimo professional. The Fimo has to be applied to the kneadatite before it cures. This lets you save on some materials while having more control over aluminum foil. Lastly, you can use Mod Podge to seal Das air dry clay. A few coats of Mod Podge will make it rock hard and seal the surface so you can paint over it much easier. I've found this prevents cracking and chipping as well, which can be an issue if you know your sculpt will be handled or moved around a lot.

Very helpful. I used mod podge to seal up cracks, but air dry slick is much better. I especially like the idea of making my own tools with the wood.👏🏼

Thank you for your tips. From the set up to the tools. I especially appreciated the drying time and tips.

most amazing well explained video over the whole net on air dry; thank u for the time and hard work on making it

You really inspired me. I was planning on doing some clay sculpting my self. But I will like to see you do air bladders special effects someday.

Wow! I learned so much by this one video! I am a complete novice, and a little scared of trying to use air dry clay, but you've helped me gain valuable insight into what it is, and how best to use it - The 'slip' tip is something I will definitely be using -Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge -

Thanks so much, very helpful and you are just so sweet and likable!!!

This was a really great & comprehensive video! I feel very confident to create with air dry clay now! Thank you for sharing your expertise! 💛

@SofiaBue

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊 that is so lovely to hear!

Oh my god thank you for the tutorial! I always procrastinate to learn the basic bcs it seems overwhelming but i will get upset with my amateur results. Your tutorial/tips is so easy to follow and i love the tools substitute diy! It encourage me to make even more clay art! Definitely will apply the tips you give here! Once again thank you and have a nice day ✨

@SofiaBue

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sweet comment :) glad it has inspired you to keep creating ❣

This helped me a lot I just bought the clay today I can’t wait to sculpt❤️ thank you.

Thank you for including the part on homemade tools. That was great!

Thank you very much for the informations. I want to start sculpting so the video was very helpful, especially the part how to avoid cracking and how to build an armature 😊.

@SofiaBue

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! :)

Okay... This is not only super helpful but also very inspiring

GREAT Job! Love your video!

Dam ... I think may help with a project

I use a different medium for my cosplay projects but this gave me a lot of cool ideas on the kinds of tools I can use! Especially since I work on a budget I like the ideas with spoons etc.

@tobsi4022

2 жыл бұрын

You should watch her new video about DIY tools!

@SofiaBue

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful :)

Perfect tutorial!! ❤ Thanks for sharing your tips!! 😊

Thank you...I love the slip trick ☺️

Hi!!!! thank you so much for doing this! It was an amazing video and tbh all the tips I needed for my next project! THE SLIP was an absolute revelation, last time I did it by mistake I thought was unusable and threw it lol... QUESTION! When putting the wire in the aluminum foil, do you glue it with anything or just leave it there for the clay to secure in place???

I'm making a mask that my Oc has for Halloween and cosplay and might make a skull hide for my snake to put in a thing for Halloween this year this really helped thanks I'll make sure to check it out before I make it (btw all of it was helpful )

Thank You! This is a new hobby im getting into. These tips are good!

awesome sculture! great job!

You can also stop getting those edges on lines and holes, by making those marks through a piece of cling wrap (saran wrap in the states?). Lift the cling wrap afterwards and it should be golden. As long as it’s not too wet, that can pull details out of shape.

Wish I’d found this when I’d first started out. I used to just use clay for the entire thing and not use any tinfoil! Never too late to learn tho

@carlycharlesworth1497

2 жыл бұрын

@ruby...l, I found that using solid amounts of clay made my sculptures crack horribly as the outside dried so much faster than the inside. But now by using armature the sculpture dries easier, uses way less clay, and doesn't crack anywhere near as much. Plus it's lighter to carry the sculptures from place to place and it's far stronger on the smaller more fragile areas. So it's basically a win win. Oh and you can use floral wire for the finer details such as digits. Hope that helps. Gotta say that this is by far the best tutorial video that I've seen for air dry clay.

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

I LOVE DAS! Use it in all my clay classes👍🏽❤Slip Tip works wonders.

Sofia Bue, can you please do a lot of inflating muscle skin air bladders special effects and shoot tiny films out of those?

Thanks for the demo. Have you ever sealed the clay with PVA glue before varnishing or painting?

Thank you sister for sharing your wisdom I can't wait to get started. ❤️