Comments on: Baking Soda Clay Handprint Keepsakes

By: Suma

Suma — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:03:57 +0000

Do you know how to shrink a handprint taken from a clay, does putting it in an oven while drying will make it shrink? Please assist if you have the knowledge:) thank you

By: Joanne Mccord

Joanne Mccord — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:23:59 +0000

Hi once all made do they go mouldy or last forever? Want to do print if my dogs paws and my hands and buying white clay is just ridiculous

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:28:11 +0000

Finished these couple days ago and turned out wonderful. I’m putting mod podge on glitter area, did you also cover handprint area as well?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:28:53 +0000

Jen you never cease to amaze me! This worked so well, even days later! I’ve just kept it wet with a damp towel till I’m ready to make my precious hand prints. Wonderful stuff to work with! Thanks for sharing :)

By: mckayla

mckayla — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:42:49 +0000

In reply to wanda. That's what I want to know.

By: Sheryl Pineiro

Sheryl Pineiro — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 21:44:50 +0000

You seem to have 2 different recipes; The proportions are different. One link says 1 and 1/4 cup baking soda, 3/4 cup cornstarch and 3/4 cup water. The other recipe says 2 cups baking soda, One cup of corn starch and 1 1/4 cup of water. Which is correct?

By: Danika

Danika — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 04:33:32 +0000

How long does the drying process normally take and when will I know it’s completely dry?

By: Mama.Papa.Bubba

Mama.Papa.Bubba — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 07:17:03 +0000

In reply to Carisa. I TOTALLY agree, Carisa! I always err on the side of undercooked vs. overcooked now! Thanks so much for sharing. :)

By: Mama.Papa.Bubba

Mama.Papa.Bubba — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 07:16:08 +0000

In reply to Maggy.

Ugh – so frustrating, Maggy. We’ve had some batches crack badly too. Unfortunately, baking soda clay can be a little bit finicky, but after years of using it, here’s what I’ve learned:

1. Undercook the clay vs. overcook. When it’s too dry, it tends to crack more easily.
2. REALLY knead the ball of clay you’re working with so that when you press it flat there are no folds or gaps to start with. These tend to be the worst offenders!
3. Thinner = better. We’ve been experimenting with this again this year and none of our ornaments under a centimetre thick cracked. Those that were even slightly thicker did.
4. Air dry as slowly as possible. In Kuwait where it was ridiculously hot or ridiculously drafty due to air conditioning, we’d place a just barely damp dish cloth over the ornaments to slow the drying process down.

If you try again, I hope these tips help! :)

By: Carisa

Carisa — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:32:07 +0000

I know tho is a bit old, but if you pull the dough off right before it gets the mashed potatoe look, (while it still looks a bit gooey), yr dough will be moist and you shouldnt have as bad of issues with the cracking I found :)