Why does your air modeling clay crafts crack? Learn how to stop air dry clay from cracking and alsoa few tips on how to fix cracks.

Here are 8 of the key reasons why pottery clay cracks while it's drying, plus top tips on how to stop clay from cracking as it dries.

Why does your air modeling clay crafts crack? Learn how to stop air dry clay from cracking and alsoa few tips on how to fix cracks.

Victor Ross (L.A. Models) There seems like no better way to start this blog then on my birthday. Yes, today is my birthday and to celebrate I am giving myself the best present possible. A full day shoot to complete my upcoming book. Today 25 guys are coming in. Anthony Merante is doing some crazy makeup and Anita Patrickson, our UK-import stylist for the shoot, has put together some amazing costumes. Behind the scenes pics coming soon... but for now check out these pictures from Part I of last week's shoot. Benjamin Patterson got to spa as he worked - Anthony painted his full body in a clay face mask to achieve his scaly look The shoot itself encompassed several different stories, but my two favorites were the Body Painting story (just above) and the Hat Story (below). The body painting involved a LOT of baby oil, glitter and even clay. Anita stayed up with her assistant Jesse until 4am the night before making these hats (Thanks Anita!). Seeing these manly guys sitting so prim & proper in such extravagant hats.. It was really surreal. Check out Carter C. from Wilhelmenia - I love this shot. Special thanks to Philip Solomon and Adele Satori at Way2Much Entertainment for hooking us up today with some incredible props. I'll post the pics from today SOON. Get ready - it's gonna be sick.. Blake Kneisley (Vision Models) let off a little steam after a LONG day of work.

If your pottery has cracked as it is drying, all is not lost. Here are three ways to fix cracks in bone dry clay, that work really well...