How long does the clay take to dry?Updated 19 days ago

Drying time will vary depending on how thick your piece is and the temperature of your home. On average it will dry by itself within 24-48 hours and you can tell that it's fully dry when it turns completely white. 

The clay will shrink slightly as it dries, introducing stress points, so let your work air-dry naturally and evenly without help from the sun or a hairdryer to avoid any cracks. If you're especially concerned about cracking, or your house is particularly warm, leave the piece in a cooler area away from heaters or cover it loosely with plastic to slow the drying process.