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How to make handmade products with ultra-light clay

The hand-made method of ultra-light clay is as follows:

1. Prepare required materials: ultra-light clay, plastic pad, clay tools (including knives, sticks, needles, etc. ), water, paper towels, etc. Choose a basic color, such as white, and knead it into a circle as the basic model. Use the clay tool to divide the foundation model into the required size and shape.

2. If you need to make details, you can use smaller clay tools or fingers to shape and adjust them. After making, put the product on a plastic mat to dry. If you need to paint, you can use pigments after drying to add color and details.

3. Attention should be paid in the production process: when using ultra-light clay, pay attention to keep your hands clean to avoid clay sticking to skin or clothes. In the production process, we should pay attention to the details, such as eyes and mouth, which need to be carefully portrayed. After the production is completed, care should be taken to protect the product from dust or fingerprint pollution.

The difference between ultra-light clay and other clays

1, different materials: ultra-light clay is made of polymer material, which has the characteristics of light texture, softness and strong plasticity; Other clays are made of clay minerals, sand, cement and other materials, which are relatively heavy, hard and have poor plasticity.

2. Different colors: Ultra-light clay is usually white, which can be changed by adding pigments or other materials; Other clays have different colors and textures, such as gray, brown and black.

3. Different applications: Ultra-light clay is mainly used to make children's toys, handicrafts and decorations, and is suitable for families, schools, kindergartens and other occasions; Other clays are mainly used in industrial fields such as architecture, ceramics and glass.

4. Different safety: ultra-light clay is non-toxic and tasteless, and will not cause harm to human body. At the same time, it can be naturally air-dried or dried without generating harmful substances; Other clays may contain harmful substances, so pay attention to safety when using them.

5. Different plasticity: ultra-light clay has good flexibility and strong plasticity, can be deformed at will, and is easy to make various shapes and details; However, other clays are relatively poor in plasticity and need more skills and experience to make beautiful works.