How to make BOTANICAL BAS-RELIEF | Full Tutorial | DIY AIR DRY CLAY + PLASTER Project for HOME DECOR

In this video I show simple technique of creating BOTANICAL BAS-RELIEF in 10 minutes. Any soft dark clay will work. I used Amaco self-hardening clay. Collect seasonal flowers and plants to create unique artwork to decorate your home or a gift for your friends and relatives. Let’s start! Materials used in this video: * Happy mood * Craft Smart air dry clay by Amaco * Plaster * Old frame * Spray paint * Duncan Spray Sealer * Acrylic paints * Picture matboard (colored) * Screws with spacers For more information and sign for classes and workshops #ceramicsoasis #airdryclayprojects Key moments: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Use old frame and cover with masking tape 1:13 Estimate size of bas-relief 1:30 Paint inside of the frame 1:33 Roll a slab 1:54 Apply vegetable oil 2:08 Press plants and flowers into the slab 3:16 Form clay mold for plaster 4:13 Mix plaster 4:45 Pour plaster into the mold 4:55 Shake to remove bubbles 5:05 After plaster hardened, remove straws and clay 5:41 Wipe the relief with a sponge 6:07 Paint the relief 8:34 Cut the matboard 8:48 Glue the matboard to the frame 9:11 Mark places for holes 9:28 Drill the holes 9:43 Let your project dry and spray with a sealer 9:47 Glue the relief to the frame 10:01 Use screws with spacers to secure the relief to the frame 10:43 Enjoy the result 11:03 Conclusion