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How to Fix a Broken Air-Dry Clay Figurine

How to Fix a Broken Air-Dry Clay Figurine

Rhea Matsumoto

Rhea Matsumoto e 3 outros colaboradores

Última atualização em December 23, 2024

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Air-dry clay figurines are fragile and can be easily broken through accidental falls and careless holding. This guide aims to instruct crafters on how to fix broken air-dry clay ornaments. Through the guide steps, you will learn how to put clay fractures back together and restore to its original state.

Caution: This guide uses a hot glue gun and blow dryer (optional). Please be careful when handling the equipment and unplug them when you finish the specific steps.

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    • Collect the air-dry clay fractures.

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    • Brush out the clay debris from the clay piece's surface.

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    • Preheat the hot glue gun.

    • Apply the hot glue onto the cracked surface.

    • Try to work quickly on this step. The hot glue dries and hardens very fast.

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    • Attach the corresponding fractured pieces. Press and hold the clay for at least 10 seconds to allow the clay to set.

    • Strip away excess hot glue to avoid potential additional damage.

    • If there are multiple cracks, repair one fractured area at a time to prevent hassle.

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    • Place a small amount of air-dry clay on the paint palette.

    • Apply some water to the air-dry clay and mix them with a brush or your fingers.

    • Add water gradually to avoid over-moisturizing the paste.

    • Continue mixing until the paste reaches a jam-like consistency.

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    • Grab some clay paste and apply it along the cracked surface.

    • Smooth out the paste with your fingers or a brush.

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    • Choose one of the following steps that fits the best:

    • Wait for the air-dry clay to fully dry and harden. This step takes at least 2 days.

    • Use a blow dryer to speed up the drying process. This step is optional, but the dry time can be shortened to 15 minutes.

    • Rushing to the next step without allowing the ornament to fully dry may result in additional damages.

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    • Polish the repaired surface using sandpaper.

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    • Paint the dried clay with the corresponding colors.

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    • Paint the repaired surface with glossy or matte varnish.

    • Wait for the varnish to be fully dried. This takes 1 day.

    • Do not use a blow dryer for this step. Varnish cannot be dried through hot air.

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    • The broken air-dry clay craft ornament is now fixed!

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