Air-dry clay is simple, forgiving, and delightfully tactile, making it perfect for beginners. Make trinket dishes, mini sculptures, or whatever your hands fancy.
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Our First Attempt
We’re still getting hands-on with this one, so we haven’t fully tried the kits yet. But we’re buzzing to dive in and learn as we go. The video below is one we watched that got us genuinely excited to give this craft a crack. The kits linked further down are the ones we’re planning to use when we start, but we haven’t tested them yet so have a read of the reviews and make sure they look right for you too.
Getting Started
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Starter Kit We Used
DAS Air Dry Clay 1kg
Smooth, consistent, and perfect for beginners.
Acrylic Paint Set
Bright colours that stick nicely to clay.
Clear Acrylic Sealer Spray
Protects your final piece with a clean finish.
Clay Modelling Tool Set
Helps shape details without faff.
Soft Sanding Sponges
Smooths edges once the clay dries.
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More Ideas
Short, practical guide to cracking, smoothing and sealing; great prep before first project.
What we love
Multiple projects in one video, brilliant for “try it this weekend” ideas.
