How to Recycle AIR DRY CLAY **easy** REUSE CLAY

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  • @irmaschroeder
    @irmaschroeder 3 роки тому +54

    Truly amazing, thought my failed projects were destined for the garbage can😲 Thankyou!!🥳

  • @NicoRedelinghuys
    @NicoRedelinghuys 3 роки тому +26

    Brilliant! This means if my lump of unused clay starts to dry out, I can "re-constitute" it and never have to throw it away!

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому +4

      Hopefully yes, seal it in a bag with a little water I would

  • @shhthisisredtoo
    @shhthisisredtoo 3 роки тому +15

    this is very helpful! as a beginner I do have a lot of scrapped projects thank you so much!

  • @margaretdillinger5090
    @margaretdillinger5090 3 роки тому +5

    Love that frame of mind. I hate waste. Thank you for educating us.

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому

      I love to recycle.....anything and everything ❤️

  • @nikitaashok3818
    @nikitaashok3818 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks so much for sharing this! I've been losing my mind a little trying to find as sustainable and eco-friendly a type of clay I possibly can. It's comforting knowing I might be able to get more use of unfinished works later on.

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому +1

      Most definitely, I often make things, don’t seal them and then reuse if I know I’m not going to keep the item long or if I’m just creating for fun and not to keep the final item and don’t tell anyone but I often filter the kids bits and pieces and recycle them too as they love the process much more too, I do obviously keep their special ones but we can’t keep everything!!! ♻️ thanks and best of luck 💚

  • @magee113
    @magee113 3 роки тому +4

    I never thought of THAT cool trick..., thanks Sarah!!! 😎😎😎 What I HAVE tried is kinda' cool... Instead of just breaking an old project into pieces, I have run mine over an old metal box grater and collected the shreds, added boiling water and turned it into slip. If you do a lot of sanding on your projects, do it over a bowl or something else to catch the dust - Again, add boiling water and SHAZAM.., you've made slip! HOPE you have an awesome week and as always, thanks for another great video!!! 💚 💛 💜

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому +1

      I hope you try it. Thanks great tips. I've tried catching the dust when it's not windy outside but I always find I have little bits of sandpaper in with it too, so not useable, great you can use it, thank you 💜

  • @suekranick4415
    @suekranick4415 3 роки тому +6

    great idea...I hate waste, never knew you could recycle air dry clay...thanks for your inspiration 😊

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому +4

      I'm the same, I know it's not for everyone but I'm a big believer in reduce, reuse, recycle. Thank you 😊

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much Sarah, I really really enjoyed watching you recycle your air dried clay. It’s really really amazing......how it transforms. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому

      You are so welcome, I just love recycling ❤️

  • @christinahutchison3967
    @christinahutchison3967 3 роки тому +1

    So happy I found your channel. I turned off UA-cam history and the recommend videos have changed for the better.

  • @exoticnovaa
    @exoticnovaa 3 роки тому +19

    Such an amazing hack ! I have some failed air dry clay projects and I really didn't want to throw them but this is the perfect way to recycle them, thank you 💕

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому +3

      Most definitely, I love to recycle and there is something nice and creative about the process too, enjoy 😊

  • @nezzysnicatees
    @nezzysnicatees 3 роки тому +1

    I have so many air dry clay projects that. Did nooooot come out as I imagined. You Have definitely enlightened me and helped me tremendously.👍👍👍👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому

      Best of luck for future projects, thank you 😊

  • @og-fe5jh
    @og-fe5jh 3 роки тому +2

    this was helpful! also love your air dry clay idea videos, i hope you make more of these, i love your ideas!!

  • @maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199
    @maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199 3 роки тому +2

    Yay! I was hoping I could do something like this!

  • @grease5977
    @grease5977 2 роки тому +1

    hi, i love your channel, youre projects are pretty

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому

      Thank you, that’s lovely of you to say, have a great week 😊

  • @creamcookies6132
    @creamcookies6132 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this! Good thing I didn't throw out my bits of dried clay 👍😻❤️

  • @anitadavidson1266
    @anitadavidson1266 3 роки тому +2

    This video was a real treasure to find. Thank you. Now a new subscriber too. A very grateful Scot here! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻👏🏻

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому +1

      A big hello to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥰
      Wonderful, thank you

  • @rachaelayers5591
    @rachaelayers5591 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you 💗 that's really helpful

  • @ashleysovilla2037
    @ashleysovilla2037 3 роки тому +1

    Whoa! Awesome!

  • @OmerMD
    @OmerMD 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you!!

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 місяці тому

      You're welcome, I love how it come back together like this

  • @Studio7t7
    @Studio7t7 3 роки тому +2

    You are such a genius! What a great idea and fantastic for #Earthday !

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! Hopefully bringing the little pot video to you soon, would you like to see?

    • @Studio7t7
      @Studio7t7 3 роки тому +1

      @@RedRockingBird of course! Can’t wait 🥳

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому +1

      @@Studio7t7 coming out today 2pm BST YAYYYYY (managed to get the video finished late last night!)

  • @arealworm
    @arealworm 2 роки тому +1

    Could you potentially leave it in the jar in that pasty form to use as an adhesive for future air dry clay projects?

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому

      yes most definitely, like I did in the air dry clay slip video: ua-cam.com/video/rAVO7i68c4k/v-deo.html thanks

  • @shelleynobleart
    @shelleynobleart 3 роки тому +3

    Brilliant!

  • @Christina-zp4zm
    @Christina-zp4zm Рік тому +1

    What is the best way to clean the jar after?

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  Рік тому

      Remove the loose bit and put in bin or save then soak in warm water

  • @chrisharrison5974
    @chrisharrison5974 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing, can I do this with unused clay that has dried up ? Love your videos, lots of inspiration and you have such a relaxing voice 🤩🥰

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому +1

      You sure can yes, if solid I’d put in a bag with a little water for a few days and see what happens 🪄🤩

  • @jacquelinehyde7054
    @jacquelinehyde7054 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Sarah I have a project that didn’t work out but I have painted it with an air brush using thinned down airbrush paint. Will this process of re hydrating work do you think with air dry clay that has been painted ? really appreciate your videos and tutorials, thank you

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  10 місяців тому +1

      Hi, Depends on the type of air brush paint, if it really is ruined, then no harm in trying it out ☺️🌸 thanks for watching, I hope you give it a whirl

  • @Nixa
    @Nixa 2 роки тому +2

    Does this work for jovi air dry clay?

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому +1

      I’ve not used Jovi, but it should do yes

  • @No-self_No-problem
    @No-self_No-problem 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant. Thank you

  • @Kfqb-db2kn
    @Kfqb-db2kn 9 місяців тому +1

    Can you do this with crayola air dry clay, and can it still work after it dried for 3 days

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  9 місяців тому

      Yes sure, I don’t use crayola, but it still soaks up the water the same

  • @figterfly
    @figterfly 4 місяці тому +1

    thank you

  • @elizdonovan5650
    @elizdonovan5650 3 роки тому

    Great video. Thank you for uploading.
    🌲🌝☘️

  • @Its_nitisha
    @Its_nitisha 2 роки тому +2

    1 question . If it is fully dry like rock and stucked on a surface then what can I do 😭😭😭

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому

      Is it stuck to a porous surface? It will try to stick to a porous surface, but once fully dry would lift straight off a smooth non porous surface.
      I’d get something like a table knife and try to get the flat of it under it, best of luck, let me know how you get on ❤️

  • @jeandlg1
    @jeandlg1 3 роки тому +1

    Wow amazing

  • @dreamsartsandcraft
    @dreamsartsandcraft 6 місяців тому +1

    For how much time we have to put it in the boiled water
    Pls tell the time duration.

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  6 місяців тому +1

      Keep turning it and manipulating it until it comes back to a good consistency

  • @creativor3715
    @creativor3715 3 роки тому +1

    You are amazing dear 💕💕💕
    I always support my friends,
    Stay connected 👍👍👍

  • @rkchj
    @rkchj 2 роки тому +1

    Is it possible in wallputty clay?

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому

      I’m not sure, I’m not familiar with this, I’d always give anything a try 😊

  • @ke11yk
    @ke11yk 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this! I'm doing this now! Is there anyway to recycle the clay if it's been painted oe sealed or are those doomed to the garbage??

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому +1

      It’s always worth doing the same with it in a separate container from the rest and see what happens, in the hope that the paint and sealant breaks down too, I’d try it

    • @ke11yk
      @ke11yk 2 роки тому +1

      @@RedRockingBird I'll give it a go and let you know what happens!

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому

      @@ke11yk yes please do, I’ll try it soon too 😊

  • @ashsbaos6976
    @ashsbaos6976 2 роки тому +1

    hi really great video!! but i need to ask if the original hot water is cooled down should i replace it with more hot water or leave it be?

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому

      Hi, we boil the water to clean it, so it does not need to be boiling or hot when you use it no, although a bit of warmth could speed up the process, it's not necessary. Best of luck 😊

  • @gfrosie5997
    @gfrosie5997 3 роки тому +1

    What glue can I use to repair the gift my grandson is making for his Mom? It is not painted yet. Thank You!

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Rosie, in this video ua-cam.com/video/kSdINQ8KGBI/v-deo.html I repair a broken piece. Here is my air dry clay slip video too (it's slip not slib!) ua-cam.com/video/rAVO7i68c4k/v-deo.html
      I really hope you get it fixed, thank you, Sarah

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому +1

      Rosie, in this video ua-cam.com/video/kSdINQ8KGBI/v-deo.html it's after about 5.30 minutes

  • @najmamotiwala1070
    @najmamotiwala1070 2 роки тому +1

    Do we need hot water??

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому

      Hi, it doesn’t need to be hot, but it can be warm but cold also fine

  • @itstetulina
    @itstetulina 3 роки тому +2

    Can I recycle the same if the clay was painted and varnished??? Great video, thank you!! ♥

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому

      It should be the bare dry clay to work well. Thank you 😊

  • @krazimatum5802
    @krazimatum5802 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing video 👍💯

  • @Brxlightz
    @Brxlightz Рік тому +1

    Im going to try this in the morning, most of my clay dried up. I hope that it works

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  Рік тому

      I hope it worked out for you, I’ve been saving lots up to do a big batch together, even though I have plenty of fresh packets I still have to keep recycling the old ❤️

    • @Brxlightz
      @Brxlightz Рік тому

      @@RedRockingBird it works! I'm very happy that I watched your tutorial٩😄۶

  • @kanishkasideas1129
    @kanishkasideas1129 2 роки тому +1

    nice 🎉🎉

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  2 роки тому

      thank you, feels good to re use and recycle

  • @anjanabalasubramani9665
    @anjanabalasubramani9665 3 роки тому +1

    My clay is stuck in the frame please suggest me to take it out

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому

      Hi, what kind of frame?

    • @anjanabalasubramani9665
      @anjanabalasubramani9665 3 роки тому

      @@RedRockingBird baby thumb print wooden frame i was about to print but couldn't so it is so dry

  • @LadyB_20
    @LadyB_20 3 роки тому +2

    A good way to reuse and repurpose failed pieces

  • @shilpabaidyametaphoricallies
    @shilpabaidyametaphoricallies Рік тому +1

    Hey i did this but then they all became very lumpy and kept sticking to my palm

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  Рік тому

      Needs soaking for longer I guess and then kneading, some people enjoy the process but if not, it’s good you tried 😁❤️

  • @ilkekarliovaoztoygar1097
    @ilkekarliovaoztoygar1097 3 роки тому +1

    😮 woww

  • @vinitaabbhagat5244
    @vinitaabbhagat5244 3 роки тому

    Hi,
    The air dry clay that I use doesn't seem to even soften even if left for many days. It becomes rock hard.

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому +1

      regular air dry clay will soften in water with a lid on and no additives, polymer clay or light clay will not

    • @vinitaabbhagat5244
      @vinitaabbhagat5244 3 роки тому

      @@RedRockingBird can I use homemade air dry clay?

  • @Chloe445
    @Chloe445 3 роки тому +1

    My dry clay I broke up dose not seem to become clay it's just thick slip

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  3 роки тому

      Leave it longer to dry and keep stirring, the moisture had to eventually evaporate some more

    • @Chloe445
      @Chloe445 3 роки тому

      It's been out for like 10days

  • @robot7759
    @robot7759 Рік тому +1

    That's all very nice and well, however,...
    I had a 500 gram packet, used just a little bit and because of circumstances I forgot all about it. Had it wrapped up nice and securely, however not preventing it from hardening over time. About a year later I rediscovered it and threw the solid chunck in a fitting container... to forget about it again. About two months later I mushed it up with a putty knife and squished it into a letter mold... wish me luck?

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  Рік тому

      Let us know how it turns out

    • @robot7759
      @robot7759 Рік тому +1

      @@RedRockingBird Update, I had to refill the forming cracks four times over and it's drying rather chunky (most definitely not Das).

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  Рік тому

      @@robot7759 oh man, that's a lot...

    • @robot7759
      @robot7759 Рік тому +1

      @@RedRockingBird I made the adc way too wet.

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  Рік тому

      @@robot7759 sounds like you persevering though 👍😊

  • @isabellrc
    @isabellrc 2 роки тому +1

    My hope is to mix both clays & resin…..

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  Рік тому

      Yes I do this and have I a few videos, enjoy 😊

  • @zayaRBLX
    @zayaRBLX 2 роки тому

    ty for making my sink dirty

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  Рік тому +1

      I didn’t make my sink dirty sorry, not part of the process we’re hoping for

  • @_yourlocalartist
    @_yourlocalartist Рік тому +1

    ..idk how 8 year old me did this without watching a video, I guess I used my logic 😭

    • @RedRockingBird
      @RedRockingBird  Рік тому

      Ik some people need a little help to think outside the box and that is perfectly fine 😊