Iron Orchid Design IOD Air Dry Clay, 14 Oz, Non Toxic Craft Clay

Artist grade Iron Orchid Designs air dry clay is a beautifully soft and pliable air dry medium that works well in our moulds. Like most paper pulp based air dry clays, some shrinking, warping, and cracking is inherent. We like these qualities for a distressed, authentically vintage look. Our favorite way to apply moulded pieces is to remove them from the mould while still moist, and adhere to the surface with the appropriate glue so it conforms well. For vertical surfaces, use a piece of low tack tape to hold it in place so it doesn’t slip.

PRO TIP:  When we use air dry clay for casting, we love to glue them down while wet, right out of the mould. Inevitably, when they dry they crack a bit here and there because of shrinkage. We embrace this and use it to our vintagey advantage, BUT, if there are any that you aren't pleased with, simply back fill them with a bit more clay after they are dried.  If you don't want them to crack, after you pull the casting from mould, gently cover your air dry clay casting in cellophane - either glued in place or on a safe surface - ensuring you don't lose any details by pressing too hard.  The clay will take longer to dry, but cracking will be minimized!