DAS White 1 kg Air Hardening Modelling Clay, Non Bake, Ready To Use, Suitable for All Ages, Ideal for Professionals & Hobbyists

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Dried DAS clay creations are safe for sanding. You can achieve fantastic smooth and polished finishes. In my opinion, the best paint for air drying clays is acrylics. They cover the painted area well, without prepping the craft first. DAS modeling clay is not suitable for filling molds. Heat won’t make it more fluid, putting it into the oven could make it cure faster, but won’t change its consistency. You can easily paint DAS stone clay, like any other air drying clay, with acrylics, tempera, or watercolors. If you’re looking for a bright color, add a layer of white paint first to make the colors pop.

It was much simpler to work with that I was expecting and the glossy varnish gives the pieces a lovely expensive finish.” - Julie

To paint your clay crafts you can use acrylic paint, tempera, watercolors, markers, etc. You may want to use a primer before applying paint, for example, gesso (no need if you use acrylic paint). Read this article by Susie Benes for more information on why and how to prime air dry clay crafts. You just need an inkjet printer, a cool image, and a batch of DAS air dry clay (I’m not sure if it would transfer onto other brands, I will try it and let you know). Explore how to create marble effects in our How To: Create a Marble Effect with Das Clay step-by-step guide. Air drying clay is such a wonderful and versatile craft medium. I’ve been using it a lot lately and experimenting with all kinds of clay projects. This is how I stumbled upon DAS Stone air dry clay and I wanted to test it out.

Read Paige’s experience using the DAS clay range and learn how to craft your own mobile here. PICTURE FRAMES You can use an acrylic sealer, a wood, or yacht varnish to seal your clay creations. Applying varnish ( one or more coats) will not only protect your craft from moisture (dry air hardening clay crafts can soak up moisture and disintegrate) but also makes them stronger and easier to clean with a damp cloth. Storing and safety Sealing will make the original color slightly richer (well, my sealant did that, you should make a test with yours to see if it affects). DAS Stone Clay – instructions We set crafters, artists and creatives across the country the challenge to #BeInspired and explore the possibilities of the DAS range. From jewellery and ceramics to picture frames and wall hangings, read more about their experience using DAS for the first time.The DAS White Clay is a blank canvas when it comes to crafting something decorative for your home. Our bloggers took a range of approaches to brightening their homes. You can make almost anything using DAS clay. I’ll share the ones I’ve made and shared on my blog using white, stone, or both clays. There are no specific instructions for this clay. You should work with it as you would do with any other air hardening clay. DAS modeling clay is ideally only for indoor use and not suited for outdoor use. Even though the dried craft is pretty sturdy, it won’t withstand weather conditions, not even after you’ve dried, painted, and sealed it properly. It’s an Italian modeling paste that is based on natural substances, it’s gluten-free and dermatologically tested. DAS air hardening clay is available in three colors: white, terracotta, and grey (DAS stone effect clay – read my review for the Stone Effect clay here).