How to Make Clay Dolls: 10 Steps (with Pictures) .
· Cure the clay. Cure the clay as described by the clay''s manufacturer. It may need to be baked, air dry, or other curing method. For air drying, 2 or more hours are often needed for the clay to cure completely. A general rule of thumb with oven baking clay is to cook it for longer at a lower temperature than what is recommended by the manufacturer.