• Description

  Crayola Air Dry Clay allows your little ones to create fun and imaginative shapes with ease. This soft modeling material can either be reused or air dried to preserve your creation. No baking is ever required. Smoother, finer, and less sticky than traditional clay, this Crayola modeling clay 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 4 and older.

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• Features

  EASY TO MOLD, EASY TO CLEAN: Resealable plastic bucket of Air Dry Clay. This fine, natural white earth clay dries to a hard solid. Easy to use with traditional modeling techniques. It’s also a snap to clean up.

  AT HOME CRAFTS & INDOOR ACTIVITIES: Simple and fun crafts for kids are a great way to stay thoughtfully engaged and entertained.

  IMPROVING ON TRADITION: Crayola Air-Dry Clay is smoother, finer and less sticky than traditional clay, and it needs no oven or kiln!

  TACTILE ART: Let your little artist express themselves through sculpting, molding and modeling. Kids love the 3D nature of clay & dough. Our Air-Dry Clay hardens on its own, and our Modeling Clay can be sculpted, squished, and reused without drying out.

  SAFE AND NONTOXIC: Ideal for adults and kids, age 4 & up.

FAQ

• Can Air-Dry Clay pieces be sealed?

  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.

  
  

  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 Crayola Contact Page.

• Why has my Air-Dry Clay piece cracked?

  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 recommended. 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.

  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.

• Can I display Air-Dry Clay pieces outdoors?

  Dried and sealed pieces made with Crayola® Air-Dry Clay are not waterproof, so we recommend displaying finished pieces indoors.

  If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! 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, please visit our Crayola Contact Us page.

• How do I adhere or glue decorative pieces to Air-Dry Clay?

  Depending on the size of the decorative objects, we recommend using white school glue, Crazy Glue, or Gorilla Glue to adhere objects like stones, beads, glitter, moss, etc., to thoroughly dry Crayola® Air-Dry Clay pieces.

  
  

  To attach a piece of Air-Dry Clay to wood, an adult should roughly sand the wood where the clay is to be placed. Once the clay has thoroughly dried, use a small amount of white school glue, Crazy Glue, or Gorilla Glue to adhere the Air-Dry Clay to the wood surface.

  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.

• What is the difference between Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Model Magic, and Modeling Clay?

  Crayola® Air-Dry Clay  

  
  

  • This clay gradually hardens into a durable solid over time, gaining strength. Explore various crafts using Crayola Air-Dry Clay at Crayola.com.  

  Crayola Model Magic®

  • An air-drying modeling compound, Crayola Model Magic remains lightweight and retains some flexibility even after drying. Discover fun crafts with Crayola Model Magic at Crayola.com. 

  Crayola No-Bake Sculpting Clay

  • No Bake Sculpting Clay dries fully within 72 hours, is silky smooth and blendable, retains high detail, adheres to various surfaces and can be used in multiple ways (rolling, stamping, etc.)

  Crayola Modeling Clay

  
  

  • Unlike Air-Dry Clay and Model Magic, this is a non-drying modeling compound, allowing for sculpting, squishing, and reuse for endless creative enjoyment.  

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  Discover our vibrant range of modeling compounds at Crayola.com.

  Got Questions?

  
  

  We're here for you! Call or text us at 1-800-272-9652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. Text charges may apply. If you prefer, visit our Support Page to send us an email.