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Repairing Clay
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Clay Hare (cute)
Looking After Your Clay Sculpture
Please read the guidance below to give it the very best chance of drying successfully.
Drying Your Sculpture
Air-dry clay dries naturally as the water slowly evaporates.As a guide:Small sculptures usually take 5–7 days to dry.
Larger or thicker sculptures can take 7–14 days, sometimes a little longer depending on the weather.
Humid or cold conditions will slow drying.The most important thing is not to rush it!
Where Should I Dry It?
Place your sculpture somewhere:
✓ Indoors
✓ On a flat surface
✓ Out of direct sunlight
✓ Away from radiators, heaters or log burners
✓ Somewhere with good airflowAvoid trying to speed up drying with heat. Drying too quickly is the biggest cause of cracking.
Turning Your Sculpture
During the first few days, gently turn your sculpture every day or so if possible.This allows air to reach all sides and helps it dry more evenly.
Be gentle when moving it, especially during the first couple of days while the clay is still soft.
How Do I Know When It's Dry?
Your sculpture is ready to paint when:
• It feels room temperature rather than cool to the touch.
• The colour becomes much lighter than when you made it.
• There are no darker damp patches.
• It feels firm all over.If you're unsure, simply leave it another day or two. It's always better to wait than paint too early.
Don't Worry About Small Cracks!
Tiny cracks are completely normal with air-dry clay.
Almost every sculptor gets them!Most can be repaired very easily.
Using Slip
Slip is simply clay mixed with a little water to make a smooth paste.
To repair a crack:
Mix a small amount of your leftover clay with a few drops of water.
Stir until it becomes a thick yoghurt-like consistency.
Push the slip into the crack using your finger or a small tool.
Smooth the surface with a damp finger or soft brush.Leave it to dry again.
For larger cracks, you may need to repeat the process once the first repair has dried.
If Something Breaks...Don't panic!
Most pieces can simply be glued back together once they are completely dry using a strong craft glue or superglue.
If a join separates while the clay is still damp, you can usually:
Score (scratch) both surfaces.
Apply some slip.
Press firmly back together.Smooth the join.
Painting Your Sculpture
Once your sculpture is completely dry, you're ready for the really fun part!