VARNISH AIR DRY CLAY - to glaze or not to glaze - DIY clay at home

Air dry clay: one of the most common questions is, what should I use to varnish or finish my air dry clay? In this video I will try and help you make that decision and show you the pros and cons of various air dry clay varnishes. To glaze and finish your air dry clay, both matt and glossy.

UK Supplies:

US Supplies:
- DAS Varnish - please google
- Daler Rowney Gloss Varnish Medium - please google

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[RedRockingBird]

A little sneak peak into one of the items in my next Air Dry Clay Christmas video 🏠🏡🏘

[hetyu]

Coming from the IT industry (40y male) I've found true relaxation in sculpting. I'm really grateful that the yt algorithm recommended your channel as your vids and tutorials are truly amazing contents and helps me tons to understand several aspects and possibilities of air-dry clay.
+ When my wife heard the video she instantly asked for the channel, your voice and style of speaking is a kind of ASMRish thing for her!
Thank you!

[laurenpiantino]

I've got the DecoArt DuraClear gloss varnish, and have used it on many projects, including clay for several years; and, now, on the strength of your video, because I've always trusted you, I've just this second sent off for the Triple Thick one. Thank you for this most helpful video. :)

[DianasYTChannel]

This video is so helpful in deciding which varnish is suitable for a particular creation. Thanks so much. ☺️

[susanpettit]

Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials. I will now go watch the resin video. I am new to air dry clay and am used to painting rocks and then using resin to seal them. Thank you so much for your time and effort!!!

[julietran]

Thank you for this video, I also love how calming your voice is and how thorough in explaining and the water proof demonstration!

[rebekahschroeder]

Very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[louisepeyton]

Thank you this was very helpful. I have bought so many varnishes and sealants🤦🏼. Was about to get the Das sealant when you first mentioned it, as I didn't know they did one, and then your end result with the water test made me change my mind 😂🙏🏼😊😘

[frantastika]

Thank you for your excellent videos and the lovely pace of your voice is perfect, now I feel ready to do my own projects!

[ctgardener]

You are my original inspiration for polymer. I prefer oven baked rather then air dry. Thanks!

[ElleonEarthGiftShop]

When I make items for outdoors I use polyvine exterior I have clay items outdoors that’s been there quite a few years . I highly recommend. Although if you’ve decoupaged the items like mine don’t put them in the sun, shade is definitely better x

[alexisl]

So helpful! Thank you. I love your work. So sweet and beautiful.

[clauv]

This is such a well produced video 😍 loved the experiment

[dsa]

Thanks so much for this video. All the ones I've seen so far were for polymer clay, and it's so different from air dry clay. I've heard great things about the triple thick, but I may just use polyurethane because it's the most economical, and I'm just starting out.

[anupabharadwaz]

Thanks a ton for this video. It has been very very helpful ❤

[dolinaskinner]

I’ve just found your videos, and love them. So informative and great projects. I’ve been looking for a hobby to see me through the winter months, and I’ll definitely be giving air dry clay a go! 😊

[ArtsyLadyCrafter]

I like ModPodge but I've been in love with DecoArt Triple Thick from the first time that I used it on some Scrabble Tile pendants. It's self-leveling too and when applied thickly will dry to a nice, semi-domed effect (raised edges). Thanks for sharing and I think I'll stick with these two sealers.

[oliviahiort]

Thank you!!!! I needed EXACTLY this comparison

[mortiferburzum]

Thank you Sarah, very useful. There's nothing on Youtube about decorating with air dry slip, trailling or how to make coloured slip. I wonder if mason stains work with Das slip or maybe just acrylics, mica powder...If you ever have the time, could you please make a video on this? 😊

[michellezhang]

Thank you so much for your video. I need to seal a cat paw print just plain air dry clay so I’m really cautious on what to use to seal it, so thank you!!