Technique Basics with Makin's® Clay

Basic Techniques: Select a clean working area. Take a small piece of clay and place the remainder of the clay in an airtight plastic bag for storage or cover with wet towel while you are working. Knead the clay for few minutes; while the clay is still soft, it can be shaped, rolled, stretched, or sculpted. If the clay starts to dry, you can mist the clay with a water bottle and knead the moisture back into the clay. It dries at normal exposure to air and it sets hard overnight or longer, depending on thickness of clay. Easy clean-up with soap and water. Hint: Makin's Clay® mixed with water based hand lotion If dry hands are absorbing the moisture out of the clay too rapidly a waterbased hand lotion/cream can be used prior to handling the clay. This lotion/cream can also be used for lubricating the push moulds and/or texture sheets. Rainbow On Clay  Makin's Clay® can be mixed together to make more color. With different techniques, such as etching, slicing, embossing, spiraling, blending, gathering and mosaics, you can create many different looks. Antique On Clay  With techniques such as antiquing, stamping, marbling, mixing, slicing and blending, you can create many different looks with Makin's Clay®. Crystal Reflections® (Plastic Shapes) with Clay  Makin's Clay® molds and bonds to surfaces such as Crystal Reflections®, wood, glass, and plastic. Just add a thin coat of adhesive on the base surface before applying the clay for best adhesion results. Beginners' Techniques : With the help of our Makin's® tools, such as Push Molds, Clay Texture Sheets, Clay Cutters, beginners will find it easy to create layered sculptured designs. Intermediate Crafters' Techniques : Intermediate crafters will find our full set of tools combined with the Clay Mixing Ruler™ creates a large range of colors to expand their horizons. The projects help them to develop new techniques as they work through them. Professional Crafters' Techniques : Professional crafters can combine their professional skills with Makin's Clay®, and move onto more advanced methods: marbling, texturing, bead making, faux-stone effect and more.