Why You Should Use Model Magic Air Dry Clay

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10/11/19 - Selling Art/Making Art/Creative Process/How to

Over the years a common review of my videos brings up the material I love the most. Model Magic is a modeling clay

So many people over the years have asked questions about using this clay that I have come up with some popular questions and answers.

Q: What is Model Magic?

Glancing at this packing you might think this will too child oriented for any practical use and to a degree this is correct. Using the clay straight from the package leads to major problems such as uneven texture and drying or worse cracking.

Q. How do I fix texture and cracking?

To remedy this I use a spritzer bottle filled with water to spray my clay as I am sculpting to keep it hydrated. I will also keep some in a plastic zip-lock bag and spray water in when it begins to dry. By controlling the hydration of the clay it allows for the clay to dry evenly and when it has fully dried (about 4 days on average) usually it has an even texture that is hard and sustainable.

Q. What can I make with Model Magic?

Just about anything can be made with model magic, if you want to see pictures of some of the projects I have created take a look at my Pinterest Board -https://www.pinterest.com/alicearisuheart/model-magic-crafting/

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