Bao and dumpling video tutorials

Watch the step-by-step videos below to sculpt and paint your bao and dumpling. If you have any issues, check out our tips & tricks videos.

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WELCOME AND KIT OVERVIEW

Let's start with an overview of the process to sculpt and paint your pieces, the materials in your kit, and how to set up your workspace.

Part 1: Sculpt your pottery from air-dry clay

Step 1: Sculpt the bao base

Step 2: Add the top of the bao

Step 3: Add the eyes and smile to the bao

Step 4: Smooth the surface of the bao

Now let's sculpt the dumpling!

Step 5: Sculpt the dumpling base

Step 6: Add the pleats to the dumpling

Step 7: Add the eyes and smile to the dumpling

Step 8: Smooth the surface of the dumpling

PART 2: LET YOUR POTTERY DRY

Step 9: You've sculpted both your bao and dumpling now, so next let them air-dry for at least 2 days

Once your pieces are dry, we'll paint them!

Step 10: Quickly confirm that your pieces are completely dry

PART 3: PAINT YOUR POTTERY

Step 11: Paint the first white coat

Step 12: Paint the second white coat

Step 13: Paint the tops and bottoms white

Step 14: Paint the eyes and smile black

Step 15: Paint the white pupils and pink blush cheeks

SEAL AND FINISH BOTH PIECES

Step 16: Paint the mod podge sealer and finish on the front, sides and back of both pieces

Step 17: This is the final step! Paint the mod podge sealer and finish on the tops and bottoms

GREAT JOB!

Congratulations, you've completed your bao and dumpling! I hope you absolutely love your clay creations and enjoyed learning pottery!