You may also like our instructions on how to make dogs noses, claws, ears etc
How to use the silk clay: The clay is air drying which means you will have to seal the tub once opened with extra air tight materials (plastic bag or cling film before adding the lid for example). We suggest you add a drop of water (literally) into the tub to keep it moist. If the clay has become dry you can add water to make it supple again. The clay reacts a little like dough. If you make it too wet you have to keep kneading it until the excess water has been absorbed or evaporated. It may be a messy affair but just keep at it and the clay will become one mass again. Shape the clay as you would with normal clay, make your fingers wet to smooth out the surface. Leave to dry in the air (you can put it near a radiator to speed up the drying process). The clay remains a little 'bouncy' but it will not change its shape once fully dried. You can colour in the clay before modelling by adding dyes or even just use a sharpie or paint it once dry. Allow for a little shrinkage.
Other products you may be interested in:
Awl - perfect for shaping silk clay and for making eye and leg holes.
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As I live in Spain someone kindly brought this over yesterday for me as it was delivered to my daughter's.
The packaging and colours of the felts and packets are so bright and vibrant and can't wait to start them this afternoon!!!
This is the third year of buying the advent calendar and each year gets better and better. My young daughter had developed a passion for needle felting so wonder how much will disappear. Might have to buy two next year.
The service was wonderful and it arrived so soon! I forgot to add the voucher so they added it for me...5* for that. The clay is lovely to use too 😊
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Samantha
Love this! Perfect for fingers, birds legs and beaks. Dries rubbery.
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Diane
Used for unicorn horn. Very pliable and a good clean white colour.
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Fiona Dickenson
Easy to use and air dries nicely
This clay is good for adding realistic looking claws to the wire bird feet. It's light and easy to shape and air dries without the need for additional heating.
