10 Brilliant DIY Clay Projects 

Can you share some tips then ? If we want to try the projects with better directions, please help ! Thanks. What about the tools ? I know lots of professionals would recommand using things we have at home instead of buying specific tools, because these ones cost a lot of money. When you're a straight beginner, it's good to know some alternative.

@@martastasia I can give a few tips. First, an issue with most of the projects is that they roll the clay too thin, which is a problem for a couple reasons. One is that, in my experience, clay is sticky. Really sticky. Far stickier than you might expect, once you adhere it to a surface by rolling it out. Even on plastic or vinyl, I've had sheets of rolled clay stick down so bad that the piece couldn't be pulled up without being destroyed. The thinner it is, the harder it is to pull up. (A quick fix for this is water - mist your work surface before rolling the piece. It won't hurt the outside, since polymer clay won't mix with water, but try not to get any IN the clay or you'll get some nasty bubbling while it bakes.) The more substantial issue, though, is that baked clay doesn't have a lot of strength to it. There are two consistencies of baked clay, depending on the brand/line you're using. Original Sculpey and Sculpey III for example become solid but brittle, whereas Fimo and Premo retain some flexibility/give. If you roll Sculpey III thin, it's just going to break. If you roll Fimo too thin, you're in a slightly better place, but it will be uncomfortably bendy and still prone to snapping if it bends too far. Clay is spendy, and it's tempting to roll it thin to save a little clay, but you will be disappointed if your project doesn't hold up (as I have been, far too many times). A couple other things: Please please please don't use nail polish on your clay!!! It eats at it and will make the outside nasty and sticky over time. The idea of putting spices like pepper in the clay makes me uncomfy, but after brief googling, it seems like that may be a valid technique. Still, do your own research and don't put things in/on the clay unless you're sure it won't react badly. It's sketchy that they tell you how long and what temp to bake the projects at (and it's always the same). Bake according to package directions! Thicker pieces will take longer. Finally, a note on tools: You're right that if you've not worked with clay before, you should be resourceful and use what you have on hand as makeshift tools! It's part of why I called the video so accessible. HOWEVER, if you're planning on working with clay more than just a one-off project, I seriously recommend investing in a basic tool set (roller, blade, some smoothing tools, etc). Compared to the cost of clay, it's not that big of an investment, especially if you use a craft store coupon. I promise the tools will make your life 27 times easier, you will be shocked. Anyways, hopefully this helps! I have some more specific nitpicks (you CANNOT make a keychain like they show in the last project, I'm legitimately surprised they were able to get a shot of it before it fell apart) but hopefully the tips help you troubleshoot the projects accordingly :)

@@ashe767 Awesome !! It does help. I'll have to copy and paste your comment to make sure I don't forget anything. Thanks a lot !!

@@martastasia Glad to be of help!

Really disingenuous comment. Some great ideas for beginners. Please try to be kind

Thank you 🙏

What can I prepare with air dry clay? Should I make mugs with only oven-bake clay? Could you please help?

@@malakalguliyeva3511 I would only make mugs with kiln fired clay personally.

@@malakalguliyeva3511 don't make any food related projects from any type of clay besides ceramic clay that you fire in a kiln.

@@texasgemtree but I see pots, plates and mugs made out of clay, isn't it ok?

Thank you for the tip ❤

Really needed to know this

Clearly you didn't tie your drink to the coaster securely. If you're positive your glass was well tied, then the only other solution is to staple the actual liquid to the coaster. Best of luck!

@@andie2439 🤣🤣

Well was the drink in a glass? If so then it is obvious you have to put the drink itself glued, stapled, or tied to the coaster. It clearly should not be in a glass. If it still does not work, then try using tape. I really hope that it works out for you!

What are y'all talking about 13:58 is the end of the wall hanging thing and after that is jewelry. Did we even watch the same video???

she only bakes for 20 minutes and I know first hand that 20 minutes doesn't make the clay hard; its still pliable. Found that out today.

Hi, your comment says you have worked with clay before. Can you please tell which clay is this video about.. Normal modelling clay or polymer clay or any other clay?

@@utubeac09 these are all done in polymer clay.

Do you know what the gold paint that was used on these trays?

@@AngelicaM1988 It could be a metallic gold acrylic paint, but I think it might be a product called Liquid Leaf or some similar enamel gold paint. As pretty as Liquid Leaf is, I wouldn’t use it on polymer clay. It’s petroleum-based and could eat away at the clay. You might be able to get away with using Liquid Leaf or another enamel paint _if_ you seal the clay really well (at least 2 coats) with a clear sealant that works with both polymer clay and enamel paints, but you’d probably have to experiment to see what works. Your best bet would be to use a good quality metallic gold acrylic paint.

It's bad to work there?

Bad memories ?

That's because she's a hand model - paid for the beauty of her hands - If only they'd spent of fraction of the Hand Model money on an actual *Craft Expert* who'd highlight the utter futility of most of these crafts and how they're not only doomed to failure, but in some cases, downright dangerous. It's irresponsible clickbait, and Buzzfeed should be ashamed of themselves, frankly. 😒

Lilly the cost of the clay they used alone is $15-30, depending on the brand you use. Cork, glue, gold paint, cutting blade, varnish- all had a price. If your going to do it as a project you like, great, but polymer clay is not a craft that you save money by making household things. You could buy agate slices pretty cheaply (seconds that might have tiny flaws or chips are even cheaper and no one notices the chips- you can get them for a dollar or two a slice), and do the rest and it would probably cost a third of both the store bought and the clay version.

Do u know what kind of glaze they use or u use if u do? Do u recommend any

@@samanthasullivan8385- I use a water base varathane polyurethane varnish or resin as my glaze.

Samantha- 05 aside from the ones hapa recommends, you can also buy glazes by polymer clay brands. There are lots of options it depends on the finish you want. Resin is a great suggestion for that super glossy “glass” look but it is a little tricky and not safe for kids!

Fathima Jazeela IKRRRR

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It's jazz, that's what it does.

I loved it! Lol

Why do y watch itthen

Lmao I was so confused when I first started noticing it! I was like “Wait... THAT’S classified as a ‘coaster’ to them..???”🤨

@Arwen Taylor what

I don't know about it but I love that video

It’s a content farm, what would you expect?

Anuradha Lakshminarayanan - Practice, practice, practice. And after cutting, handle the clay as gently and as little as possible, so you dont lose the shape. Youll get there :)

Use giant cookie cutters, they sell tons of them cheap in michaels craft store in the baking section

Supriya animatiins - If you have red, blue and yellow you can mix more colors out of them. Just like paints. Check with small amount first, so you dont end up with muddy end result. Buy some white and you can make pastel colors too :)

@@janemiettinen5176 ah thanks!!

I have something very similar that's called gilding paint. My brand is craftsmart, but you can find a number of gilding paints on amazon. It has a wonderfully believable metallic finish.

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Bianca Brooks that thing is kinda ugly also...

Reminds me of some5ing that would be in my grandmas house

@Bianca Brooks not to mention 17:27

17:26 too xD I think they forgot to replace the text

Im gonna be late

What IS a coaster i m french

@@enaeco287 Place to put your drinks so the bottom of your cup/glass doesn't get water or precipitation on your table. Really useful for leather tabletops or nice wood tables that you don't want any sort of liquid on

@@sunnyleef1133 thanks i get it now

@Rebecca Richardson it was probably just a mistake, it's pretty obvious that a keychain and wall decorations aren't clay coasters

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Idk about this video but mine is Premium Gilding Paint in classic gold. It’s a metallic type gold as well and works well on clay

Lisa Scott - Looks to me like gilding paint, a solvent based gold paint. If you dont want to buy a whole jar of it, just spray some spray paint in a small jar or cup and use that. If you do bigger project, spray more as you go. Gilding paint has bit more umph, but good gold spray will do just fine too. Clean the brush with turpentine afterwards or use that brush we all have; the one that was supposed to be thrown away ages ago, but we didnt :)

Jane Miettinen which shouldn't be used on polymer clay as it'll become tacky after a few weeks.

Jane Miettinen no! Acrylic gold paint for polymer clay is best.

Lisa Scott don’t use what the other person here recommended, use just normal acrylic gold paint. I use the Folkart one in Antique gold.

Drew Wickham RIP plant 😔

Unfortunately, it's gonna degrade the polymer clay and you'll be left with a sticky, dust covered mess that will have to be thrown out.

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I absolutely agree with you. What came to mind is - we don’t you go off and make your own soooo perfect video then? And guess what - they won’t! It’s far too easy to critisize than actually put any effort in 👀🙄

Hey Carmen, just a heads up that polymer clay is not food safe when unsealed. Make sure you look for a food safe sealant. Mod podge makes a food safe glaze that you could try!

Please don't take this the wrong way, but some warnings in case you do try some of these: The brand of clay shown in the first few clips actually isn't strong enough for these to last long. Real polymer clay artists don't recommend taking Sculpty clay thinner that 1/4-1/2 inch. If you're going to buy polymer clay, do some research and see which brand is best for your project. Also- the glaze they use is compatible with the clay, however it can easily be removed with hot water. If you use nail polish instead, the clay will become sticky and dissolve over time. I wish you the best of luck with your crafting, but please understand that some of us are upset because these projects simply wouldn't work the way they are shown to.

Elena Bleyer - thanks for explaining. I will definitely do some research before trying these. Thanks.

Varathane gloss or matte finish, the rest peel off in time or discolour.

No, do not bake modeling clay. It will melt. I did it by accident once.

I think it's gilding paint. That has a very believably metallic finish.

Im a Collector The brand used seems to be Sculpty clay, however that is not strong enough to last. If anything I'd recommend Premo or Fimo polymer clay.

@@elenableyer5737 thank you . This was helpful