[Grace] resin-like clay

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Air-dry clay is not food safe and it should be used for decorative purposes only. There are some sealants available for air-dry clay pots that are food-safe, but even if these are applied we would not recommend using air-dry clay for eating or drinking. Can you wet air-dry clay while sculpting? Resin can make a good shiny coating, but if your item has a lot of texture, you’ll be happier using a varnish for this. Even light-bodied resin is still quite viscous and can make subtle texture disappear. In this category, you’ll find artists’ acrylic varnishes, craft store varnishes, and polymer clay brand glazes. Acrylic varnishes contain acrylic polymer emulsion, which is an acrylic resin suspended in water. To save costs, they may also contain vinyl acrylic, vinyl stearate, vinyl acetate, polyurethane, or even polyvinyl acetate (PVA, such as in white glue). The specific formulas are usually a secret, so you’ll never know exactly what is in the varnish you choose. As stated, you will need nothing to bake the clay that you probably don’t already have in your home.

Sealing air-dry clay is a simple process. To help you achieve sterling results applying varnish to your air-dry clay projects, we offer this simple guide to success.Now that we’ve discussed a little bit about the natural state of air-dry clay and warned you against using it as a material to serve food with, let’s get into the methods for making air-dry clay water-resistant. 1. Varnish While both epoxy and UV resin have broad acceptance and use in the polymer clay community ( read my article on resin here), more people are becoming aware that resin isn’t the perfect solution. Resin can be messy, it has a short shelf life, and it eventually turns yellow. In addition, many people are looking for resin alternatives because of the health concerns that come with using resin. Resin can be highly allergenic and cause serious reactions. So this article discusses several alternative ways that you can create a glossy surface on polymer clay that doesn’t use resin. Resin

Leave your work in a warm room that is not exposed to too much sunlight and has as little dust as possible.While air-dry clay doesn’t have to be glazed unless it is going to be in a moist environment or exposed to the elements, There are several reasons you might want to apply a varnish to your air-dry clay projects. Only you can decide what finish will provide the perfect look for your creations. Thankfully there are many options available to glaze air dry clay. Application Method Make sure you have a clear and safe space to apply the resin and allow it to dry. The ideal space would be well-ventilated and away from any children or animals, like a garage. Liquid epoxy resin is by far the strongest water-resistant seal you can use for air dry clay. It will provide you with the most protection, but it’s also the most difficult to use.