It is very important to write clear instructions. Many clay students and crafters are dependent on the clarity and accuracy of instructions to make your projects. To make it easier to write, below please find some General Tips for your reference. Also, we ask that you review and follow our Trademark Guidelines when designing with and writing about Makin's Clay™.

General Tips

• Measure the size of the clay and estimate how much you use. For your convenience, please use our Conversion Chart in the website of www.makinsclay.com. (Note: We prefer using the international metric system if possible.)

• Be careful of color mixing, marbling or blending of the clay, it's too late to go back.

• When applying slices to a sheet, it is best to cut thin slices. Roll a few slices in at a time, rolling in several directions so that they flatten evenly.

• Take thorough notes as you design, so that you can accurately remember the steps to make the project.

• All projects must include a complete list of all materials used - brand names if applicable, plus step-by-step instructions and any necessary illustration or diagrams.

• Take the Makin's Clay™ Instruction Book by Design Originals for a reference or any other clay publications to get some ideas.

• Keep the instructions as simple and short as possible. The photos help to explain some of the instruction and keep the step-by-step photos to a minimum.

• Keep the instructions clear yet concise. A design with three pages of instructions may need more space than an editor can provide.

• Keep the format consistent. For example once a format is established, follow it through throughout the entire website projects.

• If possible, have someone else read through the instructions to see if they can follow them.

• Proofreading is very important. Be sure you do not count on spell check to catch your errors - if you have used the wrong word but spelled it correctly, spell check will not flag it for you.

• Look at our Company's guidelines for using our trademarks. To review how to handle the trademark for the Makin's Clay™, please visit Trademark Guidelines in the website of www.makinsclay.com.