One of the hardest things to make with clay are flat pieces. They need to dry flat and clay does not want to dry flat. Clay (no matter what type of clay you use), has a memory, so if you have been manipulating the clay, maybe raising the borders, the...
Applying sealant is very easy. It helps your air-dry piece become more resistant to water and will have a nice sheen that will make it look more polished. Sealant is essentially liquid glue, so don’t forget: your finished piece will still not be completely water-proof and will still not be...
Clay is a very versatile material and one of my favourite things to do with it is create interesting textures. This quick tutorial will show you how to use a very simple materials you find in packages, to create a unique texture on your clay. You can use anything you...
This week’s tutorial will be a very fun and easy way to use the clay kit. I love making little bowls and plates. I use them for jewelry on my night stand and on my desk. I am going to show you how to make them really easily using the...
Making a bowl with this technique can be very soothing and therapeutic. I am going to take you through the process. How to make a bowl with pinch technique from Elisabetta Lombardo on Vimeo. For this tutorial I have used about 200g clay, which is less than half of what...
Making clay craft cup is easier than you think! This tutorial will show you a fun clay craft idea. This will work with any type of clay. Before you start, you should prep your workspace: Get a small container with some water Lay out your clay tools from the air drying clay...
I started working with air-dry clay by accident.I took ceramics workshops and have been looking for ways to start working with fireable clay on my own (and it’s still something I am working on). One day I was walking through a local supplies store and saw this package of air...
