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

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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

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