AIR DRY CLAY

My full list of supplies I use for all my crafts using air dry clay.

If you are new to using air dry clay, the options out there may be a tad overwhelming, but I am here to help! The hardest part of starting a new hobby or craft, in my opinion, is collecting all the supplies. How do you know what you need if you have never tried it before? Fear no more, this list will have you molding in no time!

First things first, clay. The clay you use is really important. I have tried a few different types of clays and I have found that there is really one type of air dry clay you need to succeed.

AMACO air dry clay is 100% my top pick.

I find that AMACO clay has the perfect amount of moisture and stability. AMACO air dry clay comes in white, terra cotta, and grey. I tend to usually use the white air dry clay, because it gives me a simple base if I choose to paint on my finished piece.

Once you have your clay, you’re going to need some tools. Of course you can use only your hands if you want, but these tools make it easier to fix smaller details and add texture/design to your piece. This set on Amazon is 50% off right now! $9 for all of these tools is a huge steal! I bought this same set at Michaels for over $20.

I find that acrylic rolling pins work way better than a wooden rolling pin for my air dry clay. Linked below is the one that I use, $6!

Once you have made your piece and let it dry out, it’s time to paint and glaze. Don’t have a kiln? No problem! The awesome thing about air dry clay is that you can use a craft store glaze to seal! After trying out different types of glaze, here is my favorite.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You would think the thicker you apply the glaze, the better it will seal and finish, unfortunately I found this out the hard way. I found that the thicker I applied my glaze, the more likely the glaze would bubble and crack once dried. Keep your coats light and you can always add a second or third coat if needed!

Now you are ready to start your project! I hope this list helps you get the little push you needed to start your next lil project.

Happy crafting :)

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