A Blog About Air Dry Clay Sculpting for Aspiring Artists

To Seal and Protect: Varnishing Air Dry Clay Sculptures
February 03, 2021
If you’re painting your air dry clay sculptures, you may want to consider varnishing them. Varnish is a non-pourous, transparent layer that is put on top of a final artwork.

The Art of Packing & Shipping Clay Sculpture
November 23, 2020
I often wish I could just toss it in a box with some shredded paper and call it a day, but ceramic and air dry clay sculptures are delicate objects. You must prepare for the worse and hope for the best.

Not Just Paint: Why You Should Prime Air Dry Clay Sculptures
October 09, 2020

Paper clay vs Paperclay: Is there a difference?
December 10, 2019

Down to the Wire: A Guide to Armatures for Air Dry Clay
November 12, 2019

Manes and Tails: Sculpting Thin Areas with Paper and Air Dry Clay
June 10, 2019

One Clay to Rule Them All: The Best Air Dry Clays for Artists
November 15, 2018

Artist's Choice: Epoxy vs Air Dry Clay for Sculpture
November 04, 2018
If you're new to sculpting, or looking for an alternative to ceramic clays, here is a brief intro into alternative clay sculpting mediums.

A Method to the Madness: Drying Air Dry Clay Effectively
March 16, 2018
If the slow drying time of artists grade clays has dissuaded you from using it as a serious sculpting medium, don't despair: There is a solution!
A Horse Sculpture of Your Own: The Art Commission Process
July 13, 2017

Sculpting with Creative Paperclay: An Air Dry Clay Sculpture from Start to Finish
December 28, 2016

5 Key Differences Between Air Dry Clay and Ceramic Clay
September 18, 2016
My air dry clay horse sculptures differ from a lot of traditional equestrian art. Read this to understand the main variations between earthen clays and air dry clay.