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Das Air Drying Clay - Pro Terrain Tips & Tricks

TheTerrainTutor

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In this Back 2 Basics vid, we delve into the world of Das air drying clay, once again giving you everything I know about working with Das Clay. Covering techniques commonly used in terrain and model making, including how to get better adherence, avoid cracking, easy texturing, using molds and additives.

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20 Comments

@TheTerrainTutor Creator 8 years ago Pinned

OK, that's what I've got tip wise, anything to add folks?

@giannadyer2841 5 years ago

he gives me favorite art teacher vibes

@booshbush1487 5 years ago

I was worried like "oh I might have some bad clay" but then I saw you had the exact same clay as me and I thought : oh that's good

@michaeljaysonbanua4870 7 years ago

I use air dry clay a lot. I always have a small spray bottle filled with water whenever I work with it. I realized it's better to start with a thin layer of airdry clay in making sculptures let it dry and re apply another layer, building up. Sometimes I mixed airdry clay and more water to turn it into a paste and I use it in filling cracks or as a adhesive whenever I apply a new clay over a dried up clay.

@Yunnub 4 years ago

This has probably been said but don't throw away any small parts of dried air dry, add them to a tub of water and mix them to make slip. Slip basically glues the clay better than plain water and adding a light layer to a piece before drying can avoid cracking.

@gaaxy_rse_huskygacha2588 6 years ago

Man , I love this guys energy!

@chloestevenson5065 7 years ago

I've been in a kinda of hole for a while and have been avoiding everything I've ever enjoyed, including art. I'm trying to get better and your video is the start, thank you for motivating me enough to try again

@leonecass 5 years ago

I just bought my first pack of air dry clay, planning to make some tiny pins, and found this whole freaking masterclass. Thank you so much for the whole-hearted instructions!

@calbrookes6912 4 years ago

I have been using air dry clay for many years in Western Canada which is a very dry climate. One idea that I use to keep my clay from drying too quickly is to take a bit of a sponge, soak it, wring it gently & place next to the clay. Cover all with cellophane wrap. I do this when working on large pieces that take several days to complete as well as when I am finished to prevent cracking.

@DentMaster4536 7 years ago

I love how you actually take the time to explain everything. Thank you so much! Some people just show you how to work with materials for a specific purpose, but you give a very basic understanding, assuming we know nothing. So helpful!

@super_awsomecat6049 3 years ago

0:00 intro
1:10 dark clay and light clay
4:46 wrap/seal your clay
5:46 tools
7:30 clay fall of surface?
11:11 clay cracking ?
17:50 can i use it in molds?
24:00 tips on using different tools
28:26 adding additives
29:11 mixing das with pva
32:29 quick recap
34:10 outro

@vinci7667 5 years ago

the way i just smiled when he started talking like i already know that im gonna learn sumn from him

@Traveler13 6 years ago

I have added veg oil and linseed to my air drying in small amounts which seems to help prevent cracking, probably by slowing the drying time quite a lot

@noutvandersloot7674 7 years ago

This is the best 30+ min video I’ve seen in the past 2 years on YouTube

@DanyLo2833 7 years ago

This is what happens when I don't Read the instructions on the package lmao, great video

@Francesco_Capecchi 4 years ago (edited)

I'm a digital 3D artist, I work in the interior design field but I wanted to model organic things like animals and such, so for my birthday my girlfriend got me DAS + sculpting kit with all of the tools, I'm very glad to see such a wonderful tutorial with tips and tricks too, you show a lot of enthusiasm for what you're doing and you transmit passion to the listener. I wish more videos on youtube were like this one. Instantly subscribed! Love from Italy