Thanks for ur comment, I did find that it left what seemed like a wax coat, but its been outside in rain since I put the video up a few days ago and it's still waterproof, might try different wood varnishes to see what difference they make x

wow! thankyou so much for your kind reply! my brother does cosplay so i know how much work and dedication goes into that hobby so im happy i could help x

Ya cosplays fun cause it takes a lot of work to create then after you can use it for tik tok

Also what cosplay are you doing im doing toko fukawa

Delila Forge well I pretty much stick to doing anime cosplays but at that time I did sailor moon

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your very welcome! Enjoying creating x

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thankyou for such a kind comment, i've never used nail varnish on anything i might have to give it a try x

Your very Welcome, just make sure that you cover the entire piece with acrylic paint, then a minimum of 2 coats of yacht varnish leaving 24hrs between each coat, and good look with your Bonsai plants i know they can very difficult to grow lol x

hi, thankyou for your comment, i know some of my sculptures have been placed in flowers beds and have faired really well when the flowers have been watered and survived the rain and winter as well, I have heard about cement being used for flowers pots and find the idea of dipping a towel in cement and then placing it over something upside down to give it its shape a really interesting idea, let me know how you get on x

Aranza Rey that is precisely why I have begun my clay adventures!

@@k8marlowe im glad this as been helpful for you x

your welcome and i hope your crafting goes well

Thankyou for your comment, I did find that even the yacht varnish didn't do as well as it should without at least 1 coat of paint, so I would definitely recommend painting, then a coat of yacht varnish with a 2nd for good luck, I'm so happy my video as helped u with your creations xx

Your very welcome and good luck on your projects xx

Thankyou for checking out my channel. I'm glad I could help x

Your welcome, thank you for watching x

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Your Welcome Britney! I'm glad i could help xx

Your welcome and good luck on your crafts xx

Your welcome, hope it goes well for you x

Can you give an update on how this method worked out for waterproofing your sculpted bowls? I’m very interested

@@butterflygirlie7419 i did a update video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJN5i8SVuZqvZY0.html but i can also confirm that the sculptures that have been out in over a years worth of uk are still going strong through rain and shine, they are still waterproof and have shown no sign of uv fading/yellowing

The reason yacht varnish is best is because it allow water resistance as well as UV protection, this allows for flexibility with cracking along with the waterproofing, so i would advice looking for something water resistant, UV protection and for exterior use - although not the brand i use here is a link to information about ingredients withing the varnish so that you can research any DIY options www.wood-finishes-direct.com/datasheets/ronseal-yacht-varnish/SDS-Ronseal-Yacth-Varnish.pdf

thank you, im happy i could help x

tbh i haven't had to buy alot, alittle goes a long way with the yacht varnish, im glad i could be of help and hope you all enjoy your crafting fun!! x

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thank you so much for your kind comment, not alot of people like the Yorkshire accent from the UK

Thank you for letting us know that, i presumed it would be called something similar

Hi thankyou for ur comment, i couldnt tell you anything about the resin as it isnt something that i have tried myself, although i have like you heard some things about it, the yacht varnish i have used as only been used on garden ornaments that have taken on the heavy Yorkshire rain over the last year and they are still going very strong and are still waterproof but they have not been submerged like a vase would be, i know if it was me and i didnt have time to experiment i would probably do both by putting on a yacht varnish first then a resin and see how that would go, im sorry i couldnt be more help, good luck with your project x

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hi, thankyou for your comment, i know the yacht varnish as held up really well with the cold weather we have had here in Yorkshire (UK), although i do believe for it to maintain full waterproof a quick touch up yearly will be required (as with most painted garden features) i do not believe the varnish will have any effect on any type of plant you place in the pot you have varnish once it as dried, the fairy houses that i have made have been up close to many plants and flowers and have had no effect on them, just don't allow wet varnish to touch them wait until fully dry before planting x

Hi thank you for your comment, the ornament hasn't had any varnish reapplied since the original and i haven't checked it for ages, so i am planning on doing a quick video in a couple of weeks as the ornament is at my mother-in-laws house, however when i have seen it at a glance it looks fine but i shall see what its like when i get up close

Hi Malika, for my indoor sculptures because they don't required waterproof, but i want them to be strong and retain their color from the paints i use a clear wood varnish that has polyyurethane in it, this gives it strength and doesn't allow the paint to fade or get sun bleached x

@@ManicCreationsChannel oh perfect thankyou, I shall look for some of that stuff

Hi Lynne, firstly thankyou for subscribing to my channel that means alot to me. With regards to your question, with the snow globe being submerged in liquid (technically) i wouldn't advise using air dry clay, i would advise spending the little extra money and time and use a polymer clay for the amount you will use for something that small it won't cost alot especially if you use something to bulk any large areas such as foil, once baked this will automatically become waterproof so you wouldn't have to coat it with anything unless you paint it, if you do paint it then any type of waterproof top coat for the type of paint you are using would be ok. If you are using air dry clay, you might want to set up a trail run, the way i would do this is take a small amount of the clay, give it a coat of paint (the same which you will be using for the globe) then give it a minimum of 2 coats of yacht varnish giving each coat time to dry between each application, then submerge it for a few days to a week and see what happens. When i have used yacht varnish on my outdoor ornaments i have applied acrylic paint and then 2 coats of the varnish, i live in yorkshire so we do get rain alot! my first ever ornament is still in great condition and its been outdoors for over a year and even dealt with the flooding we had last year. hope this answers your question, if you need any help im more than happy to answer any questions you might have. I hope your project goes well! Louise (MrsManic) x

i would probably advise that you have the plant in a plastic pot and place that into the air dry clay pot you make just so the clay isn't constantly saturated with the soil

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Hi Maya thankyou for your comment, you will need to find an exterior varnish that states that its water resistant and all weather protection, as the UV protection also as an effect on the water resistance. although not the same brand the ingredients will be similar if not the same i have found this following link that shows you the Ronseal version and the ingredients: www.wood-finishes-direct.com/datasheets/ronseal-yacht-varnish/SDS-Ronseal-Yacth-Varnish.pdf

Firstly welcome to my channel, I hope I understood your question correctly with my answer, you can acrylic paints to decorate your work, if you are wanting to waterproof I suggest the yacht varnish if not any suitable varnish will be ok such as interior clear varnish something with polyurethane in it

it is yacht varnish gloss, just make sure it has uv resistance so you won't get any yellowing

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I am new into this so need to learn alot.. I will need alot more tips.. thank you

@@marilynRem We were all new at some point, if you ever need more information then don't hesitate to ask! x

Sorry this video was not helpful for what u were looking for, I know a few people who used resin for submerged items if that's any help, the yacht varnish is still doing wonders on the outdoor sculptures, so it might be worth try, it's not very expensive either x

@@ManicCreationsChannel Thanks a lot, for others on the same impossible query as me, this might hold a promise, watching it now kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7VgfKik1J2weHk.html

Try bre wax, might work

hi, thankyou for your kind comment, i used acrylic paint on this project and on most of my others, i have tried water paint before and found that although the yacht varnish will waterproof it i did find that this type of paint tends to fade, so i like to use acrylic paint as the color holds well x

@@ManicCreationsChannel thank you so much for ur quick answer,I don't mind if it fades as long as it becomes water proof even though will be just a plate for cookies from the kids to their parents 😄 (I'm a nanny 😄)

@@francescamanca2422 just so u know, if its going to be used as a plate, the yacht varnish will probably not fair well against hot water, so would advise it being cleaned just using a damp cloth x

thankyou for your comment, the varnish which i use in this video isn't "Water based" it is "Water Resistant" if you use something that is water based you are going to re-hydrate not only the paint but also the air dry clay (this will cause it to run and start to go mushy), by using a water resistant varnish it is unable to soak through and provides the waterproofing you want, hope this is helpful, if you have any other questions then please feel free to ask x

Hi thanks for ur comment heres a link to the acrylic paints I use, obviously u might be able to find these cheaper elsewhere or others similar www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005IW0PDC/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_VLVOEbMG9KKBC

Hi thankyou for your comment, as long as you are not looking for waterproofing then i wold advise the use of PVA glue, you can either add this to your paint and then paint your object or make a part PVA glue part water mixture and add to object once finished, you may need to add a few coats, however if you are looking for waterproofing then unfortunately you would need something more substantial such as the yacht varnish, i hope this helps and good luck on your project x

@Anna Schlundt it would depend on the type of glaze you use, as there are some many types some waterproof some not, what are you thinking about using? x

@Anna Schlundt then no this will not be waterproof as elmers glue is waterbased, you would need something like yacht varnish or a varnish waterproof not water based

Hi, Firstly thank you for checking out my video, I actually did another piece that i didn't film that wasn't painted which ended up with different results to the one in this video which was painted, what i found was the varnish has given 100% waterproof protection to the one that was painted first, but the one that had no paint and was just varnished on top of the clay only gave protection for about a couple of weeks and then ended up being effected by the rain, so i would definitely advise you to always paint first even if it is just one coat to act as a primer, hope this answers all your questions, if you have anything else to ask please don't hesitate to get in touch xx

​@@ManicCreationsChannel You Rock I will try and put a clear coat of something first then give it a go with the Varnish. Have a great day

@@Ironhand7791 Your welcome! i'm happy to help anytime, let me know how your project goes and good luck! xx

wow! firstly thankyou for your comment, i have never heard of yacht varnish being used to preserve a food item like cake toppers so if you try it please let me know how it goes! However with regards to your epoxy resin problem although maybe abit more expensive you could try the UV Resin instead as the type i have used is ready to use from the bottle and then cured either by direct sunlight (if you don't made the wait) of a UV light/lamp x

@@ManicCreationsChannel wow thank you so much for replying and so quickly. I will certainly let you know how it works out. And thanks for the resin tip I will definitely give that a try 😊😊😊

@@kellyfairbairn9333 fantastic i love hearing what other people do for crafting, good luck! x

Yeah so not great. However I went back to the resin which I'd forgotten how fab it was if your just a little patient. Plus I can to it indoors because it doesn't stink🤣🤣.

@@kellyfairbairn9333 lol well thats the fun thing about crafting...trying new stuff out! its fun trying new stuff out even if it doesn't work, just laugh and move on to the next! lol x

Hi, thankyou for your question, firstly does ur cookie need to be waterproof? If it doesn't then any type of varnish that gives a matte finish would be ok, however if u do need waterproofing I still suggest a yacht varnish and to find one that as a matte finish, hope this answer helps u with your cookie project x

Hi, firstly thanks for checking out my channel, i honestly can't see there being any difference between using a plastic cup or cling film other than one being firmer than the other. Cling film would be a cheap option but may get damaged alot easier than the cup xx

@@ManicCreationsChannel ooooh okay I’ll keep this in mind! Thank u so much 🥰🌸

no this is yacht varnish and it never turns yellow this is because its UV resistant, if you get one that doesn't have UV resistance than it will turn yellow x

Hi thanks for your comment, I agree that even with the varnish it may not deal well with the constant moisture, you could however keep the plant in a plastic pot and place that inside your clay one so it's not in direct contact with the soil x

@@ManicCreationsChannel That's a pretty straight forward idea I hadn't thought of! 😅 - Apparently, a non-toxic method of waterproofing the inside of terra cotta and air-dry clay pots that people do, is to use liquid rubber that people use for some roofs? It's pretty cheap from B&Q/eBay, but it's like a black goop you paint on, so the inside of you pots or whatever will be permanently black? Thank you for sharing your ideas too! ( ^ . ^ )

hi, thankyou for your question, tbh i don't think it would work long term as nail varnish products do tend to chip easily, if the item is just needing a top coat for protection for indoor use then it may be ok but for long term exposure to outdoor elements i would stick with the yacht varnish personally, really hope this helps and good luck on your project x

@@ManicCreationsChannel thank you!!

adding a few layers of the yacht varnish would be ok for such a project as im assuming people wouldn't want to submerge their phones, the air dry clay i use which is DAS clay does very well in hot weather, but obviously with all air dry clay the thinner the clay the more brittle and prone to breaking it is, i waited 24 hours between each coat of varnish and gave it 2 to 3 coats in total, i hope i managed to answer all your questions x

@@ManicCreationsChannel Where can i found the varnish? I've search all the online shopping platforms and it's doesn't show up. Are they any Scientific name for the varnish?

@@ManicCreationsChannel And one more thing, If i use polymer clay instead, will it more safety? Do it need to seal to become waterproof? Or is it Have been waterproof naturally after baking? Does the polymer clay can be tough when its hot day? Thanks

@@unknowntoknow2368 Hi any kind of yacht varnish will do, you can find this in DIY stores, if you need help, let me know what country your in and i will try and find something for you x

@@unknowntoknow2368 Polymer clay once baked and left to cure (cool down) is permanent and will be waterproof without any additional varnish, it would have to get to oven bake temperature for it to be effected with the weather x

Lol yeah I realised after, the acrylic paint definitely makes a difference, would love to see some of your creations, also any feedback you may have is always welcomed x

Hi Lorraine thankyou for commenting on my video, i agree some varnishes can eventually give off that yellow stain effect, however with this yacht varnish i found that this hasn't been the case and after researching further into it i have found that when looking for the right varnish not only does it need to be water resistant but also UV resistant which alot of normal varnishes aren't, so when looking make sure you go for the water and UV resistance, Happy crafting xx

@@ManicCreationsChannel thank you very much x you have been a great help x I will use it in my fairy houses x

@@lorrainediamond2266 your very welcome and good luck with your fairy houses xx

Thanks for ur comment, I did have some polyurethane varnish but because it was waterbased I didn't think it would be suitable for outdoor uk weather, I'll have to give it a go, I used yacht varnish since it's used for boats it is really good for rainy weather

@@ManicCreationsChannel I make coasters from Das airdry clay and use the DuraClear to seal them. I put them under the tap and wash them with soapy water if coffee or tea drips on them. It is definitely uk weatherproof. The yacht varnish is mainly for wood and has the high fumes so not the best for craft. Give this one a go :)

@@gabypga thanks I will, gonna try and find it online and give it a go

@@gabypga you'll have to make a video of ur coasters, I'd love to see them

@@ManicCreationsChannel I never made a video in my life hahah. Maybe I'll give it a go sometime. I really like the log you made in one of your videos, you just got a new subscriber :)

hi e m i thanks for your comment, it should work perfectly well for succulent pot, some people i know that have some of my sculptures in their gardens have had them out on the soil in all weathers and they have done really well against all the elements, just make sure that you paint the pot before applying the few coats of varnish as this really does have an effect on how well the yacht varnish works at waterproofing, hope this helps and let me know how it goes! x

MrsManic Sculpture & Craft Creations Great!, thank you for posting this video 👍🏼

thank you for your question, even though the clay would connect to the concrete it obviously wouldn't be as strong and also would depend on what you were repairing, i would advised using concrete but create a really thick mixture and slowly build up the part that needs repairing, with regards to painting it acrylic paints work great as long as you use a good sealant, hope everything goes well with the angel and your cousin likes it xx

Thank you so much

unfortunately i don't think it would work well with being in water all the time, for normal outdoor weather it waterproofs really well with yearly re-coats

Good Morning, if your looking for a glossy finish with waterproofing, i would suggest a exterior wood varnish that as polyurethane in it. hope your gift goes well x

Im sorry, i don't quite understand what your question is? is the mug just was show or are you wanting to have liquids in in? if the mug is for drinking out of im afraid i won't be able to help as i believe for safety air dry clay is no good for items that include food or drink, for that you would need ceramics i believe, if however the mug is just for show or to house tools or other things that are solid and not liquid then i would advice any polyurethane varnish after painting, i hope this helps x

@@ManicCreationsChannel thank you so much for your reply.😍 It helps me a lot😘

@@urvipanchal1692 your welcome x

i did see the update but just wondering if it survived up til now! i make my own clay and hope to sell them as outdoor hardy after all this time?

@@joanne4514 she does have this piece still, we had to put a yearly coat of the yacht varnish on to protect it and it does show alittle bit of weathering now due to it being years old

@@ManicCreationsChannel thank you for your reply! appreciate it muchly!

i will be trying out the epoxy coating first followed by the yacht varnish! hopefully that will weather them well!😁

i hope you found this information useful

Pls tell me once clearly pls i have made clay scupture how can i make it waterproof can i apply glue on full sclupture and then apply varnish and then apply paint and again varnish will it become loooong lasting and main thing waterproof

@@rutujchandekar2509 apply paint first then using a wood or yacht varnish with polyurethane in it will give a waterproof coat

Hi Cinta, firstly thankyou for your comment and allow me to apologise for not replying sooner for some reason i did not receive any notification to say i had received your comment, DAS Clay is a paper clay itself the answer to your question is no, any form of air dry clay whether it is pure clay or is mixed with nylon fibers or paper or other strengthening material will not be waterproof, so once dry it would need some form of protection, i hope this helps with your question x

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Hi thankyou for checking out my video and for your question, as far as i am aware as long as the varnish is fully cured it should be food safe however i do advised doing your own research into the type of varnish you are using

Hi Jesidca, thankyou for checking out my channel and for commenting, I have tried Mod Podge and found it to have the same effect as PVA Glue such as Elmer's glue, it's great for sealing your work if you intend the piece to be indoors and not waterproof, but for outdoors and to fight against the elements im still sticking with the yacht varnish as the best option xx

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hi, thankyou for checking out my channel, ive not hear of skizzors or genocider syo cosplay before

i just google them, they look awesome! good luck in making them x

Thx 👍 your sculpture looks amazing by the way

@@cosplayinganimegirllol5984 thankyou so much x

Hi, thankyou for your comment, I'm not entirely sure, I have never worked with resin before so I wouldn't know, I would advised googling to see if it would, I would assume it would when u consider UV resin is used for things like jewelry which could get wet, if u do give it a try though please let me know how it goes x

yes it is possible to waterproof DAS Clay and other air dry clays

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