Q&A for How to Make a Clay Dog

Yes, any clay will work!

Just get some basic cutting tools, a straight-edged and a curved edge maybe, plus a clay needle. And a paintbrush for details.

If you are using clay that is not meant for baking, then you shouldn't try to bake it. This won't work and you will most likely ruin your clay model. Air-dry clay doesn't need baking to harden and other clays (such as those used for claymation) are not meant to harden.

If you want a drying one, use air-dry or baking clay. If it is for claymation, use non-drying clay.

After. The only thing you should bake is the actual sculpture and any wire support it may contain. All other things such as painting, gluing embellishments, and writing on it should be done after it is baked and cooled.

Yes, I do this all the time. You can just use tap water, it works fine.

You can't, unfortunately. Once your soft clay has dried, you cannot make it malleable again. I suggest just getting a new batch of clay.

Any colors you want! Be imaginative! You can use the colors in the video, but different kinds of dogs are different colors so use any color you want.

Use acrylic paints in any colors you want. Just make sure to paint it after cooking!

Any animal can be formed from clay but simple ones include dogs, cats ( just make different ears and different bodily features) and rabbits.

About a half an hour or more to be specific a few hours if you are just starting to make it and you are a beginner.