⭐️ Types of Crafting Clay for Beginners ⭐️ Polymer Clay vs Air Dry

hello~🌼 have you ever wanted to try clay crafting but didn't know what kind of clay to start with? if you're a beginner crafter or just curious, then this video is for you! 💐 we're testing & reviewing oven-bake polymer clay, air dry clay, and modeling clay. i hope you find this helpful, and if you have any tips too, please do share! 💛

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time stamps:
0:00 - 0:29 intro
0:30 - 1:08 oven-bake polymer clay
1:09 - 2:03 air dry clay
2:04 - 2:12 small note
2:13 - 3:01 modeling clay
3:02 - 3:40 - results & outro

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YeppenTube Ep 23

[WakkasLove]

Some other important notes:
1. Polymer clay is plastic. Which means it will be in the landfills forever, and I recommend you do *not* bake it in the same oven you prepare food in. Get a toaster oven.
It also means that it will be more durable and waterproof vs. Air Dry Clay.
2. Air Dry Clay, also known as "Cold Porcelain Clay" is fully biodegradable. It is easy to make your own at home, and safe to handle. It is water-based; meaning, it will shrink as it dries. So it can crack. Cracking is a whole other subject, but there are plenty of ways around this, or to repair cracks. Also, because it is water-based, you can reactivate even hardened pieces with water, or water-based mediums. Unlike polymer clay, which cannot be modified/resulted once hardened, Air dry clay is great to recycle old pieces, or change a design after you have sculpted it. You will need to seal Air Dry Clay once the piece is fully dried (cured) if you want to make it water-resistant.

[GardenistaGamerStudio]

these onigiri are so so cute - I loved that you gave the side-by-side for each type of clay!

[Sophie-qycm]

Air dry clay is good for those small businesses that students want to get into, or simply just for making stuff for yourself as well. Just bought a block of air dry clay for mine, cause I want to get into it, and soon maybe transitioning it to a business someday, making some little keychains for gifts for friends for Christmas at the moment with the air dry clay. Quite excited to get into it <3

[viviann]

thank you for this!!!! i was just thinking about getting into clay, maybe air dry clay, so this is perfect timing 😊

[SGCreations-tkrg]

DAS is air dry clay, not modeling clay. Modeling clay is oil based and is called plasticine (it appears also in the amazon listings you included in the video) and, as you stated, does not harden. DAS on the other hand is a water based air dry clay which is used for modeling (like all clays) known worldwide and quite the best one out there when properly used. so, in the video you just used two different air dry clays: the first that I think was the Crayola one and DAS. Both of them to be modeled needs the use of water or becomes brittle while modeling, especially with little details (that you need to attach using slip (a mixture of clay and water that will have almost the consistence of mud).
Hope this helps! :)

[himanim]

Can you please make a video on how to give your air dry clay a glossy finish.

[Lola-qwih]

THANK YOU THANK YOU, literally just the video I was looking for. I just found out you can bake polymer clay. I had no idea!

[elainebrookfield]

So interesting to see how the different clay types can be manipulated and worked with! Always great information! Love this video ❤

[thita_rpw]

I thought you ate clay at the beginning of the video 💀💀, and when I realized it was a big relief, hahaha!🤣 By the way, Thank you so much!!

[lynnicecarter]

Thank u! That was so helpful. U have made my decision so much easier. Oven baked clay it is!

[shriyapatel]

I have read polymer clay while baking releases harmful gases, is it really true and how to avoid it?

[raisaislam]

I'm interested to start clay crafting. And your video was really helpful! Thank youuu

[erikatay]

How do you stick the mouth and eyes to the polymer clay onigiri?

[JuanDavid-exxq]

Great video! Could you tell me which of these clays I can use to create plates, pots or glasses for use and also what paints and varnish should I use for that kind of thing and make it water-resistant? Righ now I'm making things with DAS modelling clay but I dont really know wich paints and things should I use for my purpose

[ahubuni]

Super helpful tutorial! Your onigiris came out so cute :D It looks like polymer clay does have a smooth finished compared to air dry

[ShayBelladonna]

Yummy eats and crafting?! Yes please 😃

[henriettahenson]

Have you tried modema air dried clay I believe it is a type of plastic clay..? If so what are your thoughts, , , ??? I want to make some large statement pieces of jewellery ie hearts with carving on like faux ivory and I can't decide what medium to used can you advise please 💕

[captocie]

ty for the informative video yeppenny!! ❤

[captocie]

would you ever consider doing a video comparing/reviewing different brands of clay for quality and such?

[jteaches]

What type of clay would be best for a soap dish project?