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This is a short form of the Blog-Art Library. It lists everything posted on this site. Use it as a navigation tool to find answers to your clay questions.

• How to Make a Turkey Out of Clay
  Just posted a video on YouTube on How to make a turkey out of clay:
• Four Problem Solving Skills Every Artist Should Learn
  There are four problem solving skills every artist needs to learn. It does not matter what your occupation is, you will face problems and challenges. This is true with the …
• 5 ways to become a successful artist entrepreneur
  5 ways to become a successful artist entrepreneur  Step One: Create a simple business plan. Write down your goals and plans for your busisness.  Step Two: Create a budget.  There …
• Engaging in Art Can Help Mental Health
  This is a short article on art and creativity and how it affects mental health.
• How to develop your own artistic style
  Ten ways to develop your own artistic style 1.First learn the skills and tools of your trade. 2. Begin to collect images and nicknacks of things you like: Do you …
• What is Air Dry Clay?
  Air dry clay is simply clay that dries in the air. Air dry clay does not need to be baked in the oven or fired in a kiln. Air dry …
• Crayola Air Dry Clay vs. Polymer Clay
  What is the difference between Crayola Air-Dry Clay and Polymer Clay? In this Post and video, I will talk about 6 differences between Crayola air-dry clay and Polymer clay. Number …
• Model Magic: The Best Clay For Kids
  What is the best clay for kids? In this video I will show you why Model Magic by Crayola for the best clay for kids… The number one reason you …
• What is Model Magic–7 Tips about Model Magic Clay by Crayola
  What is Model Magic? Model Magic is one of the best clays for kids! Here are 7 reasons why you should buy Model Magic Clay for your kids! First tip …
• How do you paint Magic Sculpt?|How to seal acrylic paint
  This is part three of a three part series about how to use Magic Sculpt Question #5 How do you paint Magic Sculpt: You can use any type of paint …
• How to Scuplt with Magic Sculpt| How to smooth Magic Sculpt
  Magic Sculpt is a waterproof clay. It is easy to sculpt with and easily smooths out with water. Question 3:How to sculpt with Magic Sculpt: I made Lizard using magic …
• What is Magic Sculpt? Is Magic Sculpt Waterproof
  This post will answer two questions: What is Magic Sculpt and Is Magic Sculpt waterproof? Before I begin I need to issue a disclaimer alert! This clay is not for …
• 6 Ingredients you need to buy make Diy Air Dry Clay/Cold Porcelain Clay
  Here are the ingredients you will need to make diy air dry clay/cold porcelain clay and why to buy these particular ingredients. Elmer’s glue all glue (Do not washable school …
• Can cooking oil cause air dry clay/cold porcelain clay to mold?
  The answer to this question is Yes, If you use cooking oil to make cold porcelain clay It can cause it to mold. At least it did mine. Here is …
• How to Seal Air Dry Clay
  You want to seal, varnish or glaze air dry clay using a water-based polyurethane. Sealing air dry clay will protect it from dust and humdity/moisture. Sealing air dry clay with …
• How to make air dry clay waterproof
  Air Dry Clay/Cold Porcelain clay is not waterproof or water resistant. You can seal your sculpture with a water based polyurethane to make it resistant to dust and moisture, but …
• Is air dry clay water proof?
  The short answer to this question is no, air dry clay is not waterproof. Air dry clay is made out of porous material like flour, glue, corn starch, salt and …
• Is Air Dry Clay Food Safe
  The quick answer to this question is no air dry clay is not food safe. Air dry clay is a porous clay and water and food can seep into the …
• How long does it take air dry clay to dry?
  It can take 48-72 hours for air dry clay to completely dry depending on the thickness of the piece and sometime up to a week. Patience is needed! While waiting …
• FAQ: Can air dry clay/cold porcelain clay be restored after it has dried?
  The answer to this question is No, air dry clay/cold porcelain clay made out of glue and cornstarch cannot be restored after it has been thoroughly dried. It will never …
• How to prevent air dry clay/cold porcelain clay from clogging your drain
  Air dry clay/cold porcelain clay is made out of glue and corn starch. Did you know that dumping glue and corn starch down the drain can clog your drain and …
• Three things to buy to store your clay
  You will need to buy Plastic wrap or cling wrap, bread bags or sandwich bags and ziploc gallon freezer bags. Double wrapping air dry clay is essential to keeping it …
• How to Rejuvenate Dried Out Paintbrushes
  Are your paintbrushes dried out? Do not throw them out! This post will tell you how to rejuvenate your paintbrushes. You are going to need Dawn Dish Soap, Krud Kutter …
• Studio Space and air dry clay
  Working with clay especially Air Dry Clay/Cold porcelain clay made out of glue and corn starch takes up an incredible amount of space your home. There are so many liquid …
• How to protect your carpet from being ruined by clay
  If you are working with clay you are going to inevitably drop little pieces of clay on the floor. If you have a carpet, it can be ruined by your …
• Can you sand air dry clay or polymer clay
  People often ask “Can you sand air dry clay or polymer clay?” The answer to this question is yes you can sand air dry clay and polymer clay. When you …
• Best table top surface to use with clay
  The best table top surface to use with cold porcelain clay and polymer clay is a glass cutting board or a tile. When working with air dry clay that is …
• Four must have tools when working with Polymer Clay
  Every artist has their favorite tools in their toolbox. Tools that are used every time they sit down. There are four tools I have used for many years and could …
• Six things to buy at hardware store to work with clay
  It seems every art has it’s own shopping list. I made a list of things I buy at the hardware store when working with air dry clay/cold porcelain clay. Here …
• Ten things to buy at office store to work with clay
  I made a list of office supplies that I buy and use all the time when working with Polymer and Cold Porcelain Clay. While I might not use them everyday, …
• 11 things to buy at grocery store to work with clay
  I have worked with Polymer clay and cold porcelain clay for years. It is amazing the amount of supplies that one really does use. The other day I made a …
• Five things to buy at local drug store to work with clay
  I have made a list of five things I buy at the local drug store to work with Air Dry Clay/Cold Porcelain Clay. Here is the list of things you …
• How to store leftover Polymer clay
  When you bring your clay home from the store, you open the package, condition your clay, and then make something. You bake your clay and feel happy with your finished …
• You need these four tools to make dots and texture
  There are four tools I use to make dots and texture. You can use these tools to paint on the eyes of a miniature doll or make texture on a …
• You need sewing tools to work with clay
  It is time to raid your Grandma’s sewing kit! Here is a list of five sewing items you might need when working with clay…. These are the items I keep …
• 6 tips about Plasticine Modeling Clay
  In this article and video, I explain what Plasticine is and give you six tips about this medium. 1. What is Plasticine Modeling clay made of? Plasticine Modeling clay is …
• You need four knives to work with clay
  There are 4 different knives that every clay artist will need when working with clay. These are the knives that I use on a regular basis: 1. X-acto Craft Knife …
• You need Jewelry Tools to work with clay
  Every clay artist must have a set of jewelry tools in their toolbox. Two jewelry tools that I use all the time are needle nose pliers and wire cutters. Needle …
• How to store all types of clay
  If you are working with clay you are going to have to store the clay you have left over. My suggestion is to store your clay in plastic ziploc storage …
• How to condition dry air dry clay/cold porcelain clay
  Is your air dry clay/cold porcelian clay too dry? Do you feel like you have overcooked your clay and are ready to throw it out? Stop! Don’t! There is quick …
• You need seven kitchen tools to make air dry clay
  To make your own DIY air dry clay/cold porcelain clay you are going to have to gather your kitchen tools. Personally I like to have dedicated tools just for my …
• CAN AIR DRY CLAY GROW MOLD?
  This post answers the question: Can air dry clay grow mold? It also has Youtube video
• Why does Air Dry Clay Crack?/How to fix cracked air dry clay
  This post is answers the question: Why does clay air dry crack? And shows you how to fix cracked air dry clay with a youtube video
• Recipe for Air Dry Clay/ Cold Porcelain Clay
  Here is the recipe for making DIY air dry clay/cold porcelain clay with a Youtube video showing you how to make it.
• Welcome to A Joyful Clay Tutor!
  If you are wanting to learn how to work with Air Dry Clay and Polymer Clay You have come to the right place. I hope you will find joy in …