Making a clay cake is a fun craft activity, and here are the detailed step-by-step instructions:
Material: White clay.
Plastic knives or mud sheets.
Roll out a rolling pin or small stick.
Clay tools. pigments or toners.
Paintbrushes or brushes.
Bright oil or clear nail polish.
Candle holders or small wooden sticks.
Steps: Prepare the clay: Choose a white clay that is suitable for making a cake. Remove the clay from the package and knead it by hand to soften it and remove air bubbles. The clay is then placed on a workbench and spread evenly with a plastic knife or mud sheet.
Make the cake base: Use a plastic knife or clay board to cut the clay into circles or squares to serve as the base of the cake. Then use a rolling pin or small stick to flatten the edges to make it a flat surface. Place the base on the candle holder, making sure it is stable.
Shape the cake: Use your hands to knead the clay upwards into a cone shape that serves as the body of the cake. Use a plastic knife or clay press board to carve horizontal lines on the cake body to mimic the texture of the cake. Use the clay tool to create a decorative pattern or texture on top of the cake.
Coloring and decorating: Use pigments or toners to color the cake and choose your favorite color. Use a paintbrush or brush to spread the color evenly over the cake. It can also be decorated with decorative materials such as small beads and small beads.
Shine Oil: Apply a layer of shine or clear nail polish to the surface of the cake to give it more shine and texture. After waiting for the bright oil to dry, gently flip the candle holder over and check that the base is stable. If needed, the position of the base can be gently adjusted by hand.
Finish: When the cake is completely dry, it's time to remove it from the candle holder and finish making. If necessary, you can use a small stick or small wooden stick as a support to place the cake in the right place.
Precautions: During the production process, keep your hands clean so that the clay does not stick to your hands and it is difficult to clean.
When applying color, care should be taken to control the concentration of the pigment and the force of application in order to create an even and graded effect.
When applying bright oil, be careful not to apply it too thickly, so as not to affect the texture and texture of the clay.
While waiting for the cake to dry, place it in a ventilated place away from direct sunlight or humid environments.
When using candle holders, pay attention to safety and ensure the stability of the candle holders to avoid accidents.
With the above steps, you can make a beautiful and interesting clay cake. Clay cakes can be kept not only as decorations at home, but also as gifts for friends and family. Hopefully, these steps will help you get started making your own clay cake!