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  • Crayola Air-Dry Clay allows your kids to create fun and imaginative shapes with ease. This soft modeling material can either be reused or air dried overnight to preserve your creation; no baking is ever required. Smoother, finer, and less sticky than traditional clay, this Crayola modeling clay alternative is perfect for group activities. You can even soften the clay with water if needed, allowing kids to enjoy hours of fun making and re-making favorite creations. Once your child is finished creating, the air dried clay is great for painting. This product is designed for children ages 6 and older.

    • When creating with Crayola® Air-Dry Clay, we recommend your sculpture be formed into a 3-D solid structure. If you feel an armature is necessary, it is best to choose one that allows a small amount of give such as crumpled aluminum foil. Using a rigid armature can result in cracked Air-Dry Clay since the armature is unable to constrict while the Air-Dry Clay dries.
       
      Check out more creative tips for Air-Dry Clay here.
       
      If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 1-800-272-9652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.

    • Crayola® Air-Dry Clay can be sealed once your piece is completely dry after 72 hours. Once dry, we suggest using an acrylic varnish. Make sure to test its compatibility with the varnish before applying it to a finished piece.
       
      Sealing your work will not waterproof it. Exposure to water and outdoor elements will have a negative effect on the Air-Dry Clay, so we recommend displaying your sculpture indoors.
       
      Check out more creative tips for Air-Dry Clay here.
       
      If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 1-800-272-9652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.

    • There are several reasons why a sculpture made with Crayola® may have cracked.

      • Forming the Air-Dry Clay around a rigid support or armature is not recommenced. The clay gradually constricts as it dries, and the rigid piece remains the same size. This can result in the clay cracking. If you feel an armature is necessary, it is best to choose one that allows a small amount of give such as crumpled aluminum foil.
      • Water can be added to air dry clay to soften or join pieces. However, too much water may result in cracking as the clay dries. If too much water is added, making the clay very soft, allow the excess water to evaporate before molding pieces.
      • Air-Dry Clay pieces should be at least 1/4 inch in thickness. If the item you created is too thin, cracking may occur.

      Check out more creative tips for Air-Dry Clay here.

      If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 1-800-272-9652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.

    • Dried and sealed pieces made with Crayola® Air-Dry Clay are not waterproof, so we recommend displaying finished pieces indoors.
       
      Check out more creative tips for Air-Dry Clay here.
       
      If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 1-800-272-9652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.

    • Crayola® Air-Dry Clay is a fine, natural earth clay that dries to a hard solid – without baking or firing. Use it to make clay sculptures, decorative items, or plaques. Discover expert tips for Air-Dry Clay usage here.
       
      If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 1-800-272-9652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.

Air Dry Clay Tub, 2.5lb Resealable Bucket, Choose Your Color

Item Number: 575100

Ages: 3+

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