How do you seal painted air dry clay?

Varnish is easy to find and apply and should seal the paint and colors nicely. You can also think about using a spray-on varnish or gloss varnish, which dries transparent, and you can use several layers if you want. When applying the varnish, the paint should be thoroughly dry.
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Can you use acrylic paint on air dry clay?

What kind of paint do you use on air dry clay. Water-based pigments or colors are best for painting air dry clay. Acrylic paint, tempera, and guache cover projects well, but watercolors, ink, markers, and pens are also suitable to add design to clay items.
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What can you put on air dry clay to seal it?

Luckily sealing air dry clay is really easy. You can use an aerosol acrylic sealer, acrylic paint with a sealer built in, or use a decoupage technique, or use resin.
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How do you make air dry clay durable?

Mix in some PVA glue

You can incorporate some PVA glue directly into the small chunk of clay and knead it. Or mix the glue with water and use this mixture instead of clear water while sculpting. This trick makes the clay very firm and durable. It'll be harder to sand, but it works great for most areas.
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Can you seal air dry clay with Mod Podge?

Mod Podge on Air Dry Clay

It's really easy to use Mod Podge and clay together (including polymer and air dry). Mod Podge is a great sealer for clay, which is what makes it so perfect for these charms/gift tags. Before we dive into the tutorial, let's go over a few basics of this project.
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Why is my paint peeling off clay?

Funnily enough, if your surface is too smooth, the paint will not adhere very well as it has nothing to "stick to", and runs the risk of peeling off much easier. This is especially important on very smooth clay bodies, like epoxy clay.
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How do you seal waterproof air dry clay?

If you want to make your clay water-resistant I always recommend using either a clear polyurethane varnish or an acrylic sealer. Both of these create a non-porous transparent layer that seals your clay project. They can be brushed or sprayed on and usually come in either a matt, satin or gloss finish.
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Do you paint air dry clay before or after it dries?

You have probably picked up on this already, based on the details discussed above. But you should wait for the air-dry clay to dry completely before you paint it. The drying period dramatically varies depending on the size of the sculpture. But I say give the clay 24 hours before testing its dryness.
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Can you polyurethane air dry clay?

When it is dry it is water resistant and transparent. We recommend this water based POLYURETHANE varnish for use on all kinds of air dry, oven cured or kiln baked clays and perfect on baked POLYMER CLAYS. It is ideal for use over acrylic paint to give added protection and to gloss up and enhance the colours.
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Do you need to glaze air dry clay?

Since air dry clay isn't fired, you won't be using any glaze. Avoiding glaze saves you a lot of money, but removes the magic of things like colorburst glazes. Just as with regular clay, encourage your students to experiment with different ways to add color.
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Does Mod Podge waterproof?

As I said before, no, Mod Podge is not waterproof. The longer answer has to do with the makeup of the product. Mod Podge is a craft supply made up of several ingredients, including vinyl acetate. The combination produces a product that is somewhat water resistant, but not waterproof.
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Is air dry clay permanent?

Air-dry clays were developed for artists who desire the integrity of clay but do not have easy access to a kiln. Most air-dry clays are mineral based and have properties comparable to those of traditional clays. They harden within a few days and do not need to be fired to create a permanent form.
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Why is my air dry clay so fragile?

Air drying clay shrinks while the water evaporates from the project. So, small to medium cracks may appear on the craft. They are annoying but normal. However, if your clay craft developed lots of cracks, it makes it weaker and prone to break.
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Can you use air dry clay for plant pots?

Air dry clay is not waterproof, but you can still make clay pots to contain plants. The secret is to wrap the clay around a plastic container. The mini succulent planter will hold the moisture, and your flower pot will stay nice and dry.
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How do you make a waterproof vase?

Acrylic floor sealant, floor polish, tung oil or latex waterproofing products are some commonly used DIY solutions for making a ceramic vase watertight. These products can either be sprayed directly onto the surface or applied with a brush.
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What kind of glaze can I use on air dry clay?

If you're looking to glaze a polymer clay craft (like Fimo or Sculpey) I recommend using the Sculpey Studio Glossy Glaze or the FIMO Soft Liquid and Gloss Varnish.
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