How to choose clay by hand, how to preserve clay, etc. It's Clay White's concern.
In order to let you know about clay quickly, I have sorted out some common questions about clay, hoping to help you.
How to choose clay?
Beginners can start with ultra-light clay, which is relatively easy to get started.
Different brands of ultra-light clay feel different. In order to avoid stepping on the pit, try to choose some regular brands.
Reliable big brands are more secure, and all indicators are within the standard. These brands such as Bemont, Duoduo Road, Yang Yang, Magic Color and New Sound Color can all be selected.
There is little difference between different brands of clay. Try a few more, and you will find the brand you like.
Don't buy some low-quality soil. If the effect is not good, it may affect our health.
What if the clay is dry?
Clay will dry out if it is not well sealed or not used for a long time, so is there any way to restore it? Sure, just follow the following method.
1, cut the dry clay into small pieces, the smaller the better;
2. Add a proper amount of water to soak;
3. Soak for about 10 second, and then pour water;
4. Take out the soaked clay and knead it repeatedly like dough, so that the water and clay can be fully integrated. This process should be patient;
Finally, the clay became the original form.
How long can clay be preserved by hand?
Now common clay, the main components of which are silica and alumina, can generally be preserved for several years.
Moreover, the current clay sculptures will be specially treated when they are made, and they will be preserved for a longer time. But even so, it should be preserved properly, otherwise it will easily get old and leave a pit.
Clay hand-held preservation and cleaning method
The composition of clay is diverse and complex, and we can simply understand it as soil. Therefore, it is particularly important to store in a dry environment, such as damp or direct sunlight, which is not suitable for hand-held storage.
In addition, only warm water and a small toothbrush are needed for simple surface cleaning. Do not clean too often, once every three months or more on average.