"Challenging Projects to Try During Your Stay-At-Home Time: Exploring Oven-Bake Clay"

Is there anything I can do at home?

As the state of emergency has been declared, it seems that I need to reduce my outings even more in this situation.

While I am searching daily for things I can enjoy at home, I have found something.

It is a type of clay called "oven-bake clay." Do you know about it???

What is Oven-Bake Clay?

Oven-bake clay is a type of clay, also known as oven clay.

It is a special clay that you can shape freely like craft clay, and once baked in the oven, it turns into pottery.

Normally, when making pottery, you need to use a dedicated kiln and bake it at a high temperature exceeding 1000 degrees. However, with this oven-bake clay, it can be baked at a temperature of 180 degrees, which allows you to enjoy pottery from the comfort of your home!

In Japan, the brand "Yaco" is famous for this, and the koala mark is a recognizable symbol♡

➡︎ Here is Yaco's oven-bake clay＊＊

Here are some things you can make♡

Oven-bake clay allows for painting and coloring.

The steps are:

① Shape the clay

② Bake it

③ Add color

④ Apply varnish

It’s just like playing with air-dry clay when you were a kid.

Introducing some creations made with oven-bake clay.

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Brooch.

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Hair accessories

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Earrings or piercings

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Plates

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Chopstick rests

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Ornaments

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Interior decor

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Miniature cakes or food that could be parts of a dollhouse

And many more＊

If you do it well, you can become a potter♡

You can make chopstick rests, brooches, little plates, earrings, and magnets.

It seems that many handmade accessories sold in stores are made with this oven-bake clay too＊

Creating your own pieces by moving your hands and forming the shapes you imagine sounds like so much fun♡

During this time of increased home time due to COVID, find enjoyable activities and express your creativity!♡