Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Homemade paper clay or shop-bought air dry clay... which is better?
For me, the answer is simple: the best clay is the one you'll actually use.
I love experimenting with homemade paper clay recipes, but I also reach for shop-bought air dry clay all the time. Every clay has its own strengths, and every project is different.
Don't get caught up trying to find the "perfect" material. The joy is in creating, experimenting and making something that's uniquely yours.
💛 So... what's your favourite to work with: homemade paper clay or air dry clay? I'd love to hear why!
Follow @redrockingbird for more air dry clay ideas, DIY paper clay recipes, paper mache tutorials and creative inspiration.
#airdryclay #paperclay #diypaperclay #papermache #airdryclayideas #crafting #creativeprocess #makersgonnamake #diycrafts #redrockingbird
✨ Supplies:
- Air Dry Clay amzn.to/3Aos0IV
- Paints amzn.to/48wTRDi
- Brushes amzn.to/3NR7aFi
- Varnish amzn.to/3JQoHPk
- My Book CLAY amzn.to/4qLj71d
- Dove/Bear/Holly Cutters square.link/u/CgnKy7Dl (UK only for now sorry)
- All other Air Dry Clay Supplies: amazon.co.uk/shop/redrockingbird
This list of links are affiliate links.
- C O N N E C T W I T H M E -
▶INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/redrockingbird
▶PATTERN and CUTTER SHOP: https://rockingbird.square.site/
▶SUPPORT ME: by donating a COFFEE ko-fi.com/redrockingbird
I make all my crafts for personal use and for fun, I do not sell my air dry clay projects.
Thank you for watching,
Sarah - Red Rocking Bird
Air Dry Clay, Air drying Clay, air dry clay, air dry clay tutorial, air dry clay crafts, clay sculpting, clay painting, diy clay projects, cute clay creations, clay transformation, beginner clay craft, diy art, handmade crafts, relaxing crafts, sculpting tutorial, painting tutorial, clay art, creative projects, aesthetic crafts, diy ornaments, clay characters, craft inspiration, satisfying crafts, slow crafting, air dry clay ideas, crafting for beginners
Homemade paper clay or shop-bought air dry clay... which is better?
For me, the answer is simple: the best clay is the one you'll actually use.
I love experimenting with homemade paper clay recipes, but I also reach for shop-bought air dry clay all the time. Every clay has its own strengths, and every project is different.
Don't get caught up trying to find the "perfect" material. The joy is in creating, experimenting and making something that's uniquely yours.
💛 So... what's your favourite to work with: homemade paper clay or air dry clay? I'd love to hear why!
Follow @redrockingbird for more air dry clay ideas, DIY paper clay recipes, paper mache tutorials and creative inspiration.
#airdryclay #paperclay #diypaperclay #papermache #airdryclayideas #crafting #creativeprocess #makersgonnamake #diycrafts #redrockingbird
✨ Supplies:
- Air Dry Clay amzn.to/3Aos0IV
- Paints amzn.to/48wTRDi
- Brushes amzn.to/3NR7aFi
- Varnish amzn.to/3JQoHPk
- My Book CLAY amzn.to/4qLj71d
- Dove/Bear/Holly Cutters square.link/u/CgnKy7Dl (UK only for now sorry)
- All other Air Dry Clay Supplies: amazon.co.uk/shop/redrockingbird
This list of links are affiliate links.
- C O N N E C T W I T H M E -
▶INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/redrockingbird
▶PATTERN and CUTTER SHOP: https://rockingbird.square.site/
▶SUPPORT ME: by donating a COFFEE ko-fi.com/redrockingbird
I make all my crafts for personal use and for fun, I do not sell my air dry clay projects.
Thank you for watching,
Sarah - Red Rocking Bird
Air Dry Clay, Air drying Clay, air dry clay, air dry clay tutorial, air dry clay crafts, clay sculpting, clay painting, diy clay projects, cute clay creations, clay transformation, beginner clay craft, diy art, handmade crafts, relaxing crafts, sculpting tutorial, painting tutorial, clay art, creative projects, aesthetic crafts, diy ornaments, clay characters, craft inspiration, satisfying crafts, slow crafting, air dry clay ideas, crafting for beginners
