Can I use Mod Podge on air dry clay?

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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Can you seal air dry clay?

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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What can you put on air dry clay to seal it?

Varnish or acrylic sealers.

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.
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What varnish do you use on air dry clay?

CRAFTMILL CLEAR POLYURETHANE GLOSS VARNISH

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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How do you seal painted air dry clay?

Sealing Your Clay Painting

If you do not seal the paint, it will eventually begin to peel off, or if you get water onto it, the paint can be washed off. Some might use mod podge, but this will not provide the best waterproofing, so a sealer like a varnish or an acrylic sealer is a better option.
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Mod podge sealing of clay projects



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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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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How do you keep air dry clay from cracking?

Adding small amounts of water is crucial to prevent small cracks. To prevent the clay from drying out too quickly, mist the clay occasionally while modeling. Never oversaturate the clay with water.
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Does Mod Podge make clay shiny?

Mod Podge is a variety of thinned white PVA glue, similar to Elmer's glue. It is available in glossy, satin, and matte versions. It is white and dries clear. But Mod Podge does not make a good polymer clay glaze or varnish.
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Can Mod Podge be used as a sealer?

It is a glue, sealer, and finish all in one. The Mod Podge Hard Coat in particular has very tough properties that make it suitable for sealing furniture.
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Does Mod Podge waterproof?

First of all, Mod Podge Outdoor is not waterproof. It is HIGHLY water resistant. This means that if you want a decoupage item to sit on a covered porch where it is not exposed to weather 24 hours a day, you are fine using this formula by itself.
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Can you put Mod Podge on 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.
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Can I use Mod Podge on Model Magic?

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well! Dries fast! Works well with the model magic clay. I used to use modge podge but it would be sticky.
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What does vinegar do to clay?

Vinegar is also used in clay bodies to increase acidity to improve plasticity. The acid works to neutralize sodium ions (from water, leaching feldspars) that tend to deflocculate the clay. Excessive acid may tend to dissolve more feldspar or nepheline syenite negating the effect.
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Does air dry clay crack easily?

Your air dry clay sculpture is most likely going to crack. Accept it. Cracking is normal in air dry clays: it's caused by shrinkage because of the loss of the water inside the clay body.
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Why is my air dry clay crumbling?

Most often times moisture evaporating from the clay is the reason for small cracks. This is an obvious issue if you are using AIR DRY clay and the air is the thing that slowly will make cracks. Be sure to store your air dry clay in an air tight container.
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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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Does air dry clay stay hard?

durable. Some say, air dry clay breaks easily, but that's not true! Air dry clay is durable if you don't roll it out too thin and if you use it properly. Yes, crafts with thin, delicate, and protruding parts will break easily, but you can make them stronger!
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Why is my paint peeling off my 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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Can you paint acrylic 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. Keep in mind that you must seal water-based paint after drying.
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Can you add acrylic paint to air dry clay?

Choose acrylic or tempera paints to color your clay.

These kinds of paints are best for painting air dry clay, but you can also use poster paint or even nail polish if you want. Be sure to open the container and look at the actual paint first to make sure it's the shade you want.
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What can I put over Mod Podge to make it waterproof?

Just put 2 parts cheap white glue and 1 part water in a jar and shake. Use as you would your Mod Podge. Only difference is it creates a matte finish, which is actually really nice!
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