• Description

  Ideal for crafts and school projects, Crayola Air-Dry Clay lets young artists create Terra Cotta sculptures without the hassle of a kiln or oven. This natural earth clay air-dries from wet clay to a hardened solid over two to three days. Easy to mould and sculpt, it is ideal for creating decorative items, plaques, or mini-sculptures.

• Features

  INCLUDES: 1.13kg Terracotta Air-Dry Clay.

  MOULD AND SHAPE: Easy to use with traditional modelling techniques.

  DECORATE: Allow your creation to dry before painting and decorating, or place it back into the reusable container for future use. After sculpting each masterpiece, children can decorate and colour their creations using Crayola Markers, Paints, or other materials to make them truly unique!

  GREAT GIFT IDEA: A birthday or Christmas gift you can rely on for big smiles and hours at a time of imaginative fun!

  SCHOOL SUPPLIES: A popular item for school projects, homework, and crafts.

  SAFE: Safe school supplies for children. Nontoxic and child friendly. Suitable for children ages 3 & up.

FAQ

• 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.  

  Curious about our collection?

  
  

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

   

• 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.

• 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.

• Do you have any tips for decorating Air-Dry Clay?

  Decorating sculptures made with Crayola® Air-Dry Clay is fun and easy!

  
  

  • Paint: Thoroughly dry pieces may be painted with tempera, acrylic, or watercolor paint
  • Markers: Non-Permanent & Washable Markers may not provide optimal coverage if you are coloring a large area of clay since the clay tends to clog the marker nib. Permanent pigment-based markers work well for writing words on the clay.
  • Glitter Glue can be used to decorate dry artwork.

  Other product suggestions: pigment-based stamping pads and metallic powder pigment embellishments. 

• 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.