when using oil based paint or varnish just put some cold water in a container and put the brush into it...or use a clothes peg to keep the brush bristles from bending. it will last for years as long as the water is topped up when low. I've been painting for 45 years and this is how I have always done it...hope that helps you out
I don't know if anyone else has commented about this but I learned today that putting two coats of Modge Podge on first, before the varnish will keep your piece from discoloration. Sounds like a great idea.
Does sound like a great idea. I would have thought if the varnish wants to yellow it will eventually if it’s going to no matter what you put in first, but in all amazing things that happen let’s hope it works, thanks 😊
I made some little pots for planting from air dry clay (Jovi, brand, which is similar to DAS) last year and discovered a product called Bondall Pot and Ornament sealer (see below for more info on the label). It's an Australian brand but you should be able to find an equivalent in your country. It is used to seal terracotta pots/ornaments to prevent water from being absorbed into the terracotta pots/ornaments. Brush 2-3 thin layers, dried in between then you're good to go as long as the pot/ornament/craft pieces are not used submerged in water. Then seal with polyurethane varnish or whatever varnish you wish. I haven't fully experimented with the pot I treated with the Bondall... but I did try dropping some water droplets on the pot, I could see that the water beaded and either stayed put/slid off, instead of being absorbed into the cured air dry clay. The Bondall has a bit of odour but doesn't bother me and it dries odourless. From the label on the back of the spray bottle (I pour some out and used a brush instead): Bondall Pot & Ornament Sealer is the ideal choice for sealing plant pots and garden ornaments. It will seal, bind, protect and waterproof most pot surfaces while still retaining a clear natural look. Bondall Pot & Ornament Sealer increases surface hardness (got me sold on this point!), reduces staining and soiling, resists algal and fungal growth, and offers outstanding exterior durability. This product is not designed to be used as a waterproofer for a water holding vessel, eg. a pot to be used as a pond for fish etc and not suitable for glazed surfaces. (I brush a 2-3 layers of the Bondall before glazing/sealing the air dry clay. You will know when the product starts working... sometimes by the 3rd layer of brushing, the Bondall beads up and doesn't absorb into the cured air dry clay) Sorry for the essay but I just wanted to share what worked for me! :)
I appreciate Very very, much for taking your time by sharing your discovery of what works to seal the air dry clay to make it water safe! I am so appreciative! I'm in US. , I will try and see if I can find out it's English name! Not sure how to do this, but it's *hope! Ty ty again for your time, to share your discovery of a product! Crystal
@@CrystalsArtClasses Hi Crystal, apologies for not replying to your comment! TH-cam did not notify me that you commented. I just came back to rewatch this video and saw your reply! Anyway, I hope you have found something similar to Bondall Pot and Ornament sealer. I found that product at the hardware shop that also sell plants and pots.
Thank you so much for showing this experiment. My sweet 17 y old kitty passed on June 1 after a year+ battle with advanced stage kidney disease; I was always so focused on making him comfy, healthy, and happy that I never thought about making high durability paw prints to remember him by later -- so I just have the cheap air-dry clay print that the undertaker made. I was devastated when I realized it's not very strong or waterproof, so I'm so relieved to see it's possible to seal it. Now I'll be able to touch the paw print without worrying I'm damaging it. Thank you again, you seem like a lovely person!
So sorry to hear of your kitty, I really hope you are able to preserve your paw print, do a really thin coat first and don't let it pool, and build up the layers delicately. Lots of love
I personally love the antiquey looking the yellowness gives, and when used on clay badges/pins that are like baked goods, eg: biscuits, etc, it really adds to it.
Great tips here, a god send for those who don’t want or have access to kilns or want to fire ceramic in the backyard. I would say to experiment making little 2-3 inch pots or whatever it is you’re making. Do water tests and other durability tests until you have what you want. Don’t want to spend multiple hours on a project that will not perform.
Thank you and definitely yes, I always suggest doing test pieces before you go straight onto a piece that has taken precious time to complete. Enjoy everyone ❤️
Off topic, but how beautiful is the rain in Britain - so gentle and refreshing looking?!! The rain here in Texas is more like a deluge that will commandeer away any delicate planting and most of your patio furniture, LOL!
I suppose it can be pretty rain, I think we feel we get too much rain too often here and it sure can come down heavy too, I love the hot rain you can get in the US ❤️
Hope it works out for you, with this you just need to make sure you check and reseal when necessary as when outside all the time the coating does deteriorate, thank you ❤️
I would put a vessel at the bottom to be sure, as it may be permanently wet at the bottom, whereas this would get wet then dry in a cycle all the time. Thank you 😊
hi! i was thinking of making an ashtray, a candle holder or a censer out of air dry clay but i don't know if it can be heated or not. does heat melt or harm the clay?
This is lovely! I have subscribed to your channel. I wonder if you have a link to make the wings as well. I'd love to make some in memory of Mum and my cat. Thanks.
If you do a few coats i really would have thought it would be fine. My spray lacquer just soaks straight into bare clay but this is a lot thicker and oil based. Hope that helps 😊
Thank you, so glad you found it useful. Here in the UK we have Hobbycraft and their own brand air dry clay seems exactly the same as DAS, I use this too. The Scola one is also good www.amazon.co.uk/shop/redrockingbird and I have seen the crayola one being used, which i have not used myself but looks to also be the same. Hope this helps, Sarah
Love this, though wonder if this would be pet safe? I'm looking to hand made waterfall for my geckos' enclosure, this would a cheaper way for me to make it since I have everything at hand
That's great, thanks, I always free form my air dry clay, I have never used moulds with air dry clay, but will give it a go, as I have lots from other crafts 😊 enjoy
Thanks for this video, do you think you could make paint palettes for watercolour paints using this method? I am thinking of making some personalised ones for myself xx
If it's for personal use then I would give it a go like in the video and re-coat when you feel necessary, I made one in this video too: th-cam.com/video/ggY3hjParTQ/w-d-xo.html
Very good, enjoy. I have and I have a top coat that works well, I used it in my ‘Glaze’ video if you take a look, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea as they say it peels in a few years time. With polymer clay it’s a definite no as there’s a chemical reaction, but I have been ok with mine and air dry clay. I always say use what you have and experiment with what you have first.
Should we put another layers after some time ? Or it is just once ? I mean if we have a project amd we sell pieces to customers , then we have to provide something guarantted.
I do these projects for crafters for personal use, I don't sell these items either. Better using stoneware for items to sell, that's what people expect. They may be ok, but you never know and I check them every year to see if they need any more coats.
I’d love to say they’d be fine and I would personally give it a go to test them as something for myself, in the belief that I try and fix most things that go wrong, but I would normally say don’t rely on them being submerged as that water may eventually penetrate if cracks appear or the varnish wears off. They do sound super cute, up to you how precious you are over them 😊
I would like to make a plan yet for baby aloe vera leaf, since they get watered similar to cacti It would not be watered often, would this clay work or should I try sheep dog air clay? I also use poly crylic let me know what is the best water proof coating thanks
Hello. I thank you so much for all your ideas. I sometimes use das to create my jewels, or other paperclay and I paint it with vegan watercolors. Then I apply a varnish to make them waterproof but I am never sure it is really so. Can you please give me some idea? Thanks and have a wonderful day.
Hi, they sound wonderful, I also love to paint the clay with watercolour: th-cam.com/video/IKSAEC-BKKE/w-d-xo.html can you do a test piece and put some water on it? That way you should find out. Sounds like you are doing a great job though
Mugs to drink out of need to be stoneware, which is clay that can be fired in a kiln. IF you can find somewhere locally with a kiln you can get the appropriate clay (not air dry) make some and fire them. Air dry clay is not food safe.
You'd have to test your brand to see if it was waterproof, as you see from the video the acrylic paint does not provide protection from water, so for the varnish depends on brand, there are just so many products
@@RedRockingBird thank you for replying could you tell me the actual brand of varnish you used so I can buy the same one as it’s very overwhelming to choose as there are so many thank you
@@zoealford4077 the can I have is ancient! varathane is good too, i don't currently have any but I must get some and show on here, I fully appreciate how overwhelming choosing a product is
Could this be used for jewelry or is it toxic when in contact with the skin? I’m searching for a skin-safe waterproof sealant for my air dry clay necklaces :)
@@RedRockingBird No problem! I’m just making some amulets for my friends, maybe I’ll just use mod podge and tell them no to get them wet! Thanks and I love all of your art!!! ♥️
@@kezadiyas3777 I'd try out whatever varnish you have, waterbased varathane apparently works too, so this could be an option, but I'm not sure about skin sensitivity, as I don't have over sensitive skin and you never know with people, thank you ♥️
@@RedRockingBird Thankyouu!!! I just read that epoxy resin works great on air dry clay making it waterproof and it’s apparently skin safe, imma try it out and I’ll let you know if it works!!
@@alickdunbar as in video I’d recommend keeping an eye on it approx every year but really depends on conditions. My angel wings have been outside since this video and still waterproof with that first coating, but varies from project to project and location.
This is helpful! Anyone here know of an alternative product or brand of polyurethane or triple thick available in the Philippines? Having a hard time finding one. Your suggestions would be a great help!
I don't know if that would be a good idea for yacht varnish. It is supposed to be applied in thin coats, if the coat is too thick then it doesn't cure properly and stays sticky. I've had this problem when varnishing an outside table, there are drips underneath which have been there for about 10 years and are still soft and sticky because they were too thick to cure.
I’ve had the angel wings I made for my Mum’s grave outside and so far so good and through the cold winter. I don’t expect to last forever but quite impressed.
Is there something that can be done to use the piace for eating porpoises? I wanted to make a water bowl for my cat, but I'm concerned that they varnish may be poisonous for her
Air dry clay is not meant for food purposes and so the same goes for pets. Best using stoneware clay and then getting a pottery place to fire it for you. ❤
I have but I know lots of people find that over time it can go sticky, I haven’t had the problem when I’ve used my fast drying top coat as a gloss finish.
when using oil based paint or varnish just put some cold water in a container and put the brush into it...or use a clothes peg to keep the brush bristles from bending. it will last for years as long as the water is topped up when low. I've been painting for 45 years and this is how I have always done it...hope that helps you out
Excellent tip thank you, my father in law is a painter and decorator and this is what he does with his oil based brushes too, thanks for sharing
I don't know if anyone else has commented about this but I learned today that putting two coats of Modge Podge on first, before the varnish will keep your piece from discoloration. Sounds like a great idea.
Does sound like a great idea. I would have thought if the varnish wants to yellow it will eventually if it’s going to no matter what you put in first, but in all amazing things that happen let’s hope it works, thanks 😊
I made some little pots for planting from air dry clay (Jovi, brand, which is similar to DAS) last year and discovered a product called Bondall Pot and Ornament sealer (see below for more info on the label). It's an Australian brand but you should be able to find an equivalent in your country. It is used to seal terracotta pots/ornaments to prevent water from being absorbed into the terracotta pots/ornaments. Brush 2-3 thin layers, dried in between then you're good to go as long as the pot/ornament/craft pieces are not used submerged in water. Then seal with polyurethane varnish or whatever varnish you wish. I haven't fully experimented with the pot I treated with the Bondall... but I did try dropping some water droplets on the pot, I could see that the water beaded and either stayed put/slid off, instead of being absorbed into the cured air dry clay. The Bondall has a bit of odour but doesn't bother me and it dries odourless.
From the label on the back of the spray bottle (I pour some out and used a brush instead): Bondall Pot & Ornament Sealer is the ideal choice for sealing plant pots and garden ornaments. It will seal, bind, protect and waterproof most pot surfaces while still retaining a clear natural look. Bondall Pot & Ornament Sealer increases surface hardness (got me sold on this point!), reduces staining and soiling, resists algal and fungal growth, and offers outstanding exterior durability.
This product is not designed to be used as a waterproofer for a water holding vessel, eg. a pot to be used as a pond for fish etc and not suitable for glazed surfaces. (I brush a 2-3 layers of the Bondall before glazing/sealing the air dry clay. You will know when the product starts working... sometimes by the 3rd layer of brushing, the Bondall beads up and doesn't absorb into the cured air dry clay)
Sorry for the essay but I just wanted to share what worked for me! :)
This sounds like a really great product, thank you for sharing all the information with us, enjoy your projects ❤️
I appreciate Very very, much for taking your time by sharing your discovery of what works to seal the air dry clay to make it water safe! I am so appreciative! I'm in US. , I will try and see if I can find out it's English name! Not sure how to do this, but it's *hope! Ty ty again for your time, to share your discovery of a product! Crystal
Ty ty for your time to help! Appreciate your time
I'm in US So I ll have to figure out the name of product in English! Ty again! Crystal
@@CrystalsArtClasses Hi Crystal, apologies for not replying to your comment! TH-cam did not notify me that you commented. I just came back to rewatch this video and saw your reply! Anyway, I hope you have found something similar to Bondall Pot and Ornament sealer. I found that product at the hardware shop that also sell plants and pots.
Thank you so much for showing this experiment. My sweet 17 y old kitty passed on June 1 after a year+ battle with advanced stage kidney disease; I was always so focused on making him comfy, healthy, and happy that I never thought about making high durability paw prints to remember him by later -- so I just have the cheap air-dry clay print that the undertaker made. I was devastated when I realized it's not very strong or waterproof, so I'm so relieved to see it's possible to seal it. Now I'll be able to touch the paw print without worrying I'm damaging it. Thank you again, you seem like a lovely person!
So sorry to hear of your kitty, I really hope you are able to preserve your paw print, do a really thin coat first and don't let it pool, and build up the layers delicately. Lots of love
So sorry to hear about your kitty I know it’s two years past but I hope you are doing better.
I personally love the antiquey looking the yellowness gives, and when used on clay badges/pins that are like baked goods, eg: biscuits, etc, it really adds to it.
Such a super way to look at it, most definitely yes.
Shall we say 'yellow is the new clear!!!' 😍
Great tips here, a god send for those who don’t want or have access to kilns or want to fire ceramic in the backyard. I would say to experiment making little 2-3 inch pots or whatever it is you’re making. Do water tests and other durability tests until you have what you want. Don’t want to spend multiple hours on a project that will not perform.
Thank you and definitely yes, I always suggest doing test pieces before you go straight onto a piece that has taken precious time to complete. Enjoy everyone ❤️
I quite like the yellow varnish ontop of the white. It makes your project look like antique clay creation. 🥰
In this project it does suit it doesn’t it 😊 thank you
I was wondering if varnish would waterproof clay. Thank you 💜
I found it works great so I hope you do too ❤️
Off topic, but how beautiful is the rain in Britain - so gentle and refreshing looking?!! The rain here in Texas is more like a deluge that will commandeer away any delicate planting and most of your patio furniture, LOL!
I suppose it can be pretty rain, I think we feel we get too much rain too often here and it sure can come down heavy too, I love the hot rain you can get in the US ❤️
Thanks for this! I really want to start making plant pots for my indoor plants, but of course they'd still need to be waterproofed!
Wonderful, I would maybe add a vessel inside so the water is not sitting against the clay constantly, enjoy your projects
Read earlier reply Re bondall product to seal it… not for water to sit in it but will be effective to a degree . Good luck 🤞
In order to prop the project up I recommend either painters pyramids or some kind of cooling stand/meah rack
Great idea thanks, I’d never seen painters pyramids before
No worries, I hadn't until a little while ago but now I use them for all sorts of projects.
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Thanks so much! I have been looking into pal Tiya, but it is not available for shipping to Canada. So this works perfectly! Love your videos
Hope it works out for you, with this you just need to make sure you check and reseal when necessary as when outside all the time the coating does deteriorate, thank you ❤️
Love your videos!
Thank you so much, new channel of mine coming out this week too, Red Rocking Bird at Home 😁
Wow! I’m so grateful I found your channel! You’ve got my creative inspiration flowing again. Thank you for this great information!❤️
Happy to help the inspiration flow once again, thank you for watching ❤️
Thank you so much. Ive been trying to figure something out for days!
Hopefully this seemed to help then 😊👍 thanks
I love the chemistry lesson 😉 So sweet, you can even make a perfect heart in your cup 🤍☕️ .. 😇🙏
😆😊🥰❤️
You’re awesome 👏🏻 thank you for making the waterproof test .
You’re welcome, thank you 😊
I love the wings
Thank you, did you see the tutorial?
Thanks so much! I have been trying to find a simple way to seal air dry clay for a while now ❤
Glad it helped, I have recently made this other varnish video: VARNISH AIR DRY CLAY:
th-cam.com/video/eDoqed_7SSs/w-d-xo.html
can you make small pots for plants with this method??? lovely video btw 😍
I always put something at the bottom to collect any excess water
Great demo/experiment
Thank you 😊
Very cool tip ! 🌸
Is it then possible to make plant pots with this technique?
I would put a vessel at the bottom to be sure, as it may be permanently wet at the bottom, whereas this would get wet then dry in a cycle all the time. Thank you 😊
Thank you, excellent video, I love them all, keep them coming
Thank you, keep watching, lots more across all my subjects to come ❤️
Brilliant!! And thank u for making this .. for me ..i use a clear coat spray to seal it.. and that mini figurine withstand being underwater ..
That’s great if you’ve got it to work with spray ❤️ thanks
Great!! Is this good for finishing coasters? And can we add this to acrylic paint
Yes works well, you can paint with acrylic paint and top coat with this, but I wouldn’t mix with acrylic paint directly 👍
@@RedRockingBird aw! Thank you for your reply🥺💕💕
hi! i was thinking of making an ashtray, a candle holder or a censer out of air dry clay but i don't know if it can be heated or not. does heat melt or harm the clay?
It's paper based. I made a candle holder but I have no intention of letting the flame get near the clay
Thank you so much for all your tutorials, I have learned so much from you
I'm so glad, thank you 💖
This is lovely! I have subscribed to your channel. I wonder if you have a link to make the wings as well. I'd love to make some in memory of Mum and my cat. Thanks.
Welcome, thank you th-cam.com/video/xjO90-QejEU/w-d-xo.html here's the clay wings, aw that will be lovely, enjoy making
Amazing video. Thanks. Do you think this varnish is safe on skin (asking for pendant making) ?
Best to use something that says safe for skin
Thankyou for the lesson
Hope it was useful, thank you ⭐️
Great video. Do you know if it is essential to paint the clay with acrylic paint, would the varnish soak into the clay otherwise?
If you do a few coats i really would have thought it would be fine. My spray lacquer just soaks straight into bare clay but this is a lot thicker and oil based. Hope that helps 😊
Really informative video! Thanks for the info & love those Angel wings
Thanks Andy 😊
Really good video, thanks for the great info. Q: Is the DAS clay the one you recommend or are there other good quality ones out there.
Thank you, so glad you found it useful. Here in the UK we have Hobbycraft and their own brand air dry clay seems exactly the same as DAS, I use this too. The Scola one is also good www.amazon.co.uk/shop/redrockingbird
and I have seen the crayola one being used, which i have not used myself but looks to also be the same. Hope this helps, Sarah
Love this, though wonder if this would be pet safe? I'm looking to hand made waterfall for my geckos' enclosure, this would a cheaper way for me to make it since I have everything at hand
I wouldn’t permanently submerge in water and I wouldn’t put in with pets either
Informative video. I also have huge variety of molds for airdry clay which have different designs .
That's great, thanks, I always free form my air dry clay, I have never used moulds with air dry clay, but will give it a go, as I have lots from other crafts 😊 enjoy
Thanks for this video, do you think you could make paint palettes for watercolour paints using this method? I am thinking of making some personalised ones for myself xx
Yes sure, I made some for myself like this, you can see them in my 20 Air Dry Clay Gifts video 😊
Ah fab thank you :) I will take a look
@@clairebillington7097 ❤️
Hi Your videos are amazing 🤩 Do you find any polyurethane varnish that is not getting yellow ? Thank you for sharing your skills
Hi it does tend to yellow a little, varathane I would like to try, I believe it’s good, thanks for watching 😊
Do you think this technique would work for soap trays made of air dry clay? I would love to create my own!
I have been thinking of trying the same thing, worth a shot to see what happens, as long as doesn’t sit in water
Really helpful video! Got my mind whiring with ideas! 🥳
super, I just love air dry clay, I might have to try a larger piece. What would you make?
I think something for the garden would be wonderful. Maybe some colourful birds? Not sure! Will def let you know if I make something 🥰
@@Studio7t7 what a wonderful idea, we made some wooden bird boxes last summer and they'd look lovely with some clay birds on
Great - lots of top tips here!
Thank you, lots more air dry clay tutorials to come too ❤️
great video, full of tips, it that Water or Oil based Polyurethane?, thanks so much
Mine is oil based
@@RedRockingBird great thanks. 👍😊
So with that treatment I can use as a pot for plants?
As long as not always submerged in water or right next to the soil it stands a good chance of being ok
I so want to make a reusable watercolor mixing palette. I’m still not convinced that I’ll get it waterproof enough🤔
If it's for personal use then I would give it a go like in the video and re-coat when you feel necessary, I made one in this video too: th-cam.com/video/ggY3hjParTQ/w-d-xo.html
Omg this is exactly what I want to do as well, to sell… have been looking everywhere for the right non-yellowing waterproof varnish
Wrapping your brush or paintroller in some plastic is a trick one can use with pretty much any paint, latex wallpaint as well, upto 3,4 days easily.
I do this all the time when doing the decorating, never tried latex paint
@@RedRockingBird Next time you move house 😉
@@robot7759 would you use it for bathrooms? I need to paint the bathroom 😊
@@RedRockingBird Yes, I would. Latex wallpaint is water resistant once dry.
@@robot7759 that’s what I was thinking 👍 any brand you recommend?
Can I make a vase and waterproof it to be able to use for fresh flowers in water?
Hi, I made this video about using air dry clay for flowers, yes: th-cam.com/video/Q9rCGffLej4/w-d-xo.html
Very enjoyable and helpful video.. Thanks! I love creative stuff too!
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you, happy crafting
That’s beautiful ❤
Thank you ❤
I’m about to do my very first air dry clay project. I’m wondering if I can use clear nail polish as a sealant.
Very good, enjoy. I have and I have a top coat that works well, I used it in my ‘Glaze’ video if you take a look, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea as they say it peels in a few years time. With polymer clay it’s a definite no as there’s a chemical reaction, but I have been ok with mine and air dry clay. I always say use what you have and experiment with what you have first.
@@RedRockingBird How about wood varnish? Can that be used as a sealant too?
@@arcadialunarcrest yacht varnish is a wood varnish, you could try yours on a scrap piece
th-cam.com/video/z0dtdQFQ-wM/w-d-xo.html
Could you string it through the hole and dip the whole piece in the can or container?
You could I guess, might be holding it to drip really quite a while
Thank you what ajout clearer nail enamel or polish. Long lasting air dry project is à goal to poly urithane. Nice.
Thank you, best thing to do is experiment with what you have like I did in this video: th-cam.com/video/z0dtdQFQ-wM/w-d-xo.html including nail varnish
Do you think the spray on varnish would work as well??
You may find in that works but you’d need several layers before testing
Do you have a tutorial for the Angel wings please? I'd love to do a Dad one for myself.
Found it 🙂
Thanks, I hope your project turns out lovely ❤️
Is it recommended to use this technique to waterproof useable plates made out of air-dry clay?
No air dry clay is not food safe sorry ❤️
Is coating with poly acrylic the same as the urethane?
Both are good
I was just thinking "you'll need to revarnish it every year", and then you said exactly that!
Yep 👍😊
Great video! Thank you so much!
Thank you ❤️
Can i use spray varnish from a can or that's not a good idea?
I often do, but test to see how waterproof, they are all different 😊
Should we put another layers after some time ?
Or it is just once ?
I mean if we have a project amd we sell pieces to customers , then we have to provide something guarantted.
I do these projects for crafters for personal use, I don't sell these items either. Better using stoneware for items to sell, that's what people expect. They may be ok, but you never know and I check them every year to see if they need any more coats.
I made frogs for my birdbath can the with hold sitting in water all the time if they have polyurethane on them?
I’d love to say they’d be fine and I would personally give it a go to test them as something for myself, in the belief that I try and fix most things that go wrong, but I would normally say don’t rely on them being submerged as that water may eventually penetrate if cracks appear or the varnish wears off. They do sound super cute, up to you how precious you are over them 😊
My air dry clay stuff always disintegrates somehow... It gets all powdery and just makes a mess; how do you make things keep for longer so well?
Maybe the brand of clay is not great? If you varnish it once dry then it should be good for a long time
Hello a question what about a watercolor palette. I made one but I want to use it too. Your thoughts?
If you coat it like this too you can use it, I’ve made a few over here in my channel 😁
Can you use clay slip to attach broken piece to angel wing?
You will need more than just the slip to fix it, I fixed broken angel wings in this video also: th-cam.com/video/kSdINQ8KGBI/w-d-xo.html
I would like to make a plan yet for baby aloe vera leaf, since they get watered similar to cacti It would not be watered often, would this clay work or should I try sheep dog air clay? I also use poly crylic let me know what is the best water proof coating thanks
If they are for you and you can recoat when needed then this could be an option. I’ve not heard heard of sheep dog clay????
Hello. I thank you so much for all your ideas. I sometimes use das to create my jewels, or other paperclay and I paint it with vegan watercolors. Then I apply a varnish to make them waterproof but I am never sure it is really so. Can you please give me some idea? Thanks and have a wonderful day.
Hi, they sound wonderful, I also love to paint the clay with watercolour: th-cam.com/video/IKSAEC-BKKE/w-d-xo.html can you do a test piece and put some water on it? That way you should find out. Sounds like you are doing a great job though
@@RedRockingBird thank you very much
@@andreeapricop7994 you're welcome
Is it also possible to use this to make waterproof mugs? Or what would you then advice?
Mugs to drink out of need to be stoneware, which is clay that can be fired in a kiln. IF you can find somewhere locally with a kiln you can get the appropriate clay (not air dry) make some and fire them. Air dry clay is not food safe.
Can I use water based acrylic varnish to polish air clay?
You'd have to test your brand to see if it was waterproof, as you see from the video the acrylic paint does not provide protection from water, so for the varnish depends on brand, there are just so many products
Hello a great video could I just ask which varnish you use because when I look for the varnish you mentioned it says for wood ?
Hi, the one I use is for wood 😊
@@RedRockingBird thank you for replying could you tell me the actual brand of varnish you used so I can buy the same one as it’s very overwhelming to choose as there are so many thank you
@@zoealford4077 the can I have is ancient! varathane is good too, i don't currently have any but I must get some and show on here, I fully appreciate how overwhelming choosing a product is
Could you use this method for a cup? Or would that be dangerous?
No, air dry clay is not food safe
Hi Sara! I love your videos!!
Hi, thank you so much 😊
Could this be used for jewelry or is it toxic when in contact with the skin? I’m searching for a skin-safe waterproof sealant for my air dry clay necklaces :)
I don't make these to sell, only for personal use so I am not sure sorry ❤️
@@RedRockingBird No problem! I’m just making some amulets for my friends, maybe I’ll just use mod podge and tell them no to get them wet! Thanks and I love all of your art!!! ♥️
@@kezadiyas3777 I'd try out whatever varnish you have, waterbased varathane apparently works too, so this could be an option, but I'm not sure about skin sensitivity, as I don't have over sensitive skin and you never know with people, thank you ♥️
@@RedRockingBird Thankyouu!!! I just read that epoxy resin works great on air dry clay making it waterproof and it’s apparently skin safe, imma try it out and I’ll let you know if it works!!
Yes resin works well, I’m just not that keen on it, make sure you do it in a well ventilated space or outdoors
Hello! Is is okay to use lacquer spray instead of varnish?
You'd have to do a test piece and see how waterproof it is, I found this varnish super durable to water
@@RedRockingBird thank you so much!
How do I get the varnish to dry with out fibers sticking to it ?
Can you upturn something like a large enough Tupperware tub and place over it so air can get under but dust can’t settle?
You think we can use resin to seal?
You can yes, although resin isn’t something I use
Is it safe for eating plates or smth?
Air dry clay is not food safe no
Would a spray-on like Krylon Triple Thick Crystal Clear Gloss Glaze work for this?
Sounds good but best doing a test piece and submerge in water 💦😊
Really useful video 👍🏼
Thank you, enjoy your projects
Can we use this for vase for real flowers? I want to make a vase for flowers, but i do not know how to make it to keep water also
It would be ok for short amounts of time , i did in this video: th-cam.com/video/Q9rCGffLej4/w-d-xo.html
Can we use water on the Air dry clay kit?
Yes you can use a small amount of water to smooth out the clay, thanks for watching, happy crafting
@@RedRockingBird your longs are butterfly and I am watching it every day.
@@shakeelaariff548 amazing thank you 😊
Can we make varnish at home?
That would be fab if we could but I never have
How long will this waterproof your clay for is it for ever or do you have to go back and do it every so often let me know please many thanks
Yes it is needed to check and reapply from time to time.
Yes but how often should I reapply it let me know and is this the same for clear epoxy resin Let me know please thanks
@@alickdunbar as in video I’d recommend keeping an eye on it approx every year but really depends on conditions. My angel wings have been outside since this video and still waterproof with that first coating, but varies from project to project and location.
@@alickdunbar and I’m not sure about resin, I’ve only just started working with resin
Thanks very much
Amazing
Thanks 😊
This is helpful! Anyone here know of an alternative product or brand of polyurethane or triple thick available in the Philippines? Having a hard time finding one. Your suggestions would be a great help!
Hopefully someone can suggest something sold in the Philippines 🇵🇭 for you, happy crafting
Can I use any kind of vanish?
you'd have to do a test piece and see, a lot will work yes, this is a yacht varnish so durable and waterproof.
Can you make a candle holder out of crayola air dry clay? I do t know it the flame will hurt the acrylic paint, modpodge or the clay. Please help! 🙏
you don't want the flame to be anywhere near the clay, as with all candles you don't leave them unattended anyway
Could you also just submerge the clay in the varnish?
you sure could try, it may drip for a fare while afterwards
I don't know if that would be a good idea for yacht varnish. It is supposed to be applied in thin coats, if the coat is too thick then it doesn't cure properly and stays sticky. I've had this problem when varnishing an outside table, there are drips underneath which have been there for about 10 years and are still soft and sticky because they were too thick to cure.
Can we use oil varnish for sealing air dry clay ?
Yes you can
I wonder how the polyurethaned piece would stand up to a winter freeze.
I’ve had the angel wings I made for my Mum’s grave outside and so far so good and through the cold winter. I don’t expect to last forever but quite impressed.
Does the varnish have a strong smell? Im planning of coating my air dry rings with it, but with the clear one.
The yacht varnish I use has a very strong smell when using it, but when fully dry the smell goes away, I’d do a test piece on some scrap clay
@@RedRockingBird great, thank you!
Hope it goes well
The only thing I hate about varnish is that it can dissolve in alcohol and also make the clay melt and become playable again
Best keep it away from anything that can damage it
do you think with enought coats, i could waterproof with modge podge?
The dishwasher safe mod podge sure is strong
@@RedRockingBird i will give that a shot! do you think that regular modge podge will work as well?
Is there something that can be done to use the piace for eating porpoises? I wanted to make a water bowl for my cat, but I'm concerned that they varnish may be poisonous for her
Air dry clay is not meant for food purposes and so the same goes for pets. Best using stoneware clay and then getting a pottery place to fire it for you. ❤
Is poly varnish flammable?
Not to be put near a heat source or naked flame air dry clay anyway
have you ever painted the Air dried clay with nail polish? not to waterproof but to give it a gloss?
I have but I know lots of people find that over time it can go sticky, I haven’t had the problem when I’ve used my fast drying top coat as a gloss finish.
I used 2 coats of poly ans 3 coats of yacht varnish on my air dry clY and it still turned to mush
No way, did your creation have many crevices? I've had no problem if completely sealed, sad for you ♥
Why is no one using clear or opalescent spray acrylic?
I love using the sprays too, easiest of them all for many projects especially many small things at one go.
I just popped into my garage to see what I may have and I found Jo Sonja's Polyurethane Water Based Matte Varnish. Can that be used?
I would think so but always do a test piece ❤️
@@RedRockingBird Ooh, excited now lol Thanks again
Hope it works out
Quick answer: Put Varnish On It.
haha, YES 🌹
Can i make cups of air dry clay and drink hot drinks with it ? 🥲
Unfortunately not, air dry clay is not food safe
Looks like grandpa lost the bath soap.
lol ❤️
It will probably last a year unless it's in the sun. The sun will eat that polyurethane.
Thanks for your comment, yes as I said in the video inspect every year and re-coat when necessary
If it's designed for yachts then it will stand up to the sun for a year, but will definitely need recoated then.