Make It With Air-Dry Clay: 20 fantastic projects for modelling, sculpting, and craft

Parts of this review were taken from my blog where I review hobby-related things. I've shortened this review to make it more readable on amazon. So first of all, you do not need a wide range of things to get started on the projects in this book, which I like a lot.. Apart from the clay you’ll need paints (there’s projects that use acrylic paints, poster paints, watercolours, spray paint and even nail polish), tools (most of which can be found in the kitchen) and other miscellany you’d find in most houses. When there is something that is unusual (like spray gloss) it's usually easily sourced and inexpensive, The front of the book has a few pages of techniques before it starts on the actual projects. These are very simply explained and useful. In these guides they show you how to do techniques that will be used in the later projects, and also guides on how to colour and store your clay. It even has a guide to making your own clay.The projects themselves are varied. There are wall decorations, sculptures, jewellery items, bowls, tea light holders, planters and jars amongst others. This book is definitely a beginner’s book. I can’t see anyone who is seasoned at making with clay getting anything out of it, but for the beginner who doesn’t know how to get started and needs a bit of handholding I think it is a very good buy.

I am new to air dry clay creations and was unsure about a lot of factors like storing and care etc. This book details everything! As a creative person, I can adapt a lot of the ideas in this book into more detailed projects, but for people with experience in this craft, this book is probably child's play. But beginners would learn a lot from this!

good ideas and tips thanks

Good book that explains everything from what air dry clay is, how to store, tools, equipment, how to work with clay and 20 projects including templates. Step by step photos and detailed instructions. Very happy

A very good basic introduction to the use of DAS

Perfect for beginners. Some lovely, simple ideas, great for little, creative and thoughtful pressies or just enjoy the creativity for yourself.

Great for beginners. Clearly explained and lots of information. Easy projects to get you started

This is an enjoyable little project book with some good suggestions for beginners. Decent price, I’m pretty happy with it.

great book has a lot of fun projects and also a great beginners book

Ordered thinking it's clay. But got book. My mistake though!

You need some specialized tools to make most of the items.

Not what I expected

This is a pretty short book that doesn't really give me the information I had hoped. It's definitely for a beginner who knows nothing. Not for an intermediate like me. No new tips or tricks that would help me.