Crayola Air Dry Clay for Kids (5lbs), Reusable Bucket of Terra Cotta Clay for Sculpting, Bulk Arts and Crafts Supplies, Ages 3+
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Brand | Crayola |
Color | Multi |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Material | CRAYONS |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Number of Items | 1 |
Recommended Uses For Product | Crafts |
Included Components | 5 lbs of terracotta air-dry clay in a cylindrical plastic bucket with a translucent, tamper evident snap-fit lid. See more |
Educational Objective | Creative Skill |
Model Name | Air Dry Clay, 5-lb. Bucket |
About this item
- BULK KIDS CLAY: This generous 5lb bucket of modeling clay provides ample supply for multiple projects and creative endeavors. This air dry clay is easy to mold, shape, and sculpt, providing endless creative possibilities. The terra cotta color adds a natural and earthy tone to your clay creations.
- NO BAKING REQUIRED: Simply leave the clay out to air dry, eliminating the need for a kiln or oven. Once dry, this clay becomes hard and durable, making it perfect for long-lasting projects.
- USE WITH PAINT: Crayola Project Paints & Acrylic Paints work well for adding details to your air dry clay creations.
- SOFTEN WITH WATER: Add water to make the clay softer for ease of use!
- MULTIPLE USES: This clay can be used for a variety of projects, including sculptures, ornaments, and more.
- SAFE AND NON-TOXIC: Made by Crayola, a trusted and safe brand in art supplies, this air dry clay is non-toxic and safe for all ages to use.
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Product information
Brand | Crayola |
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Color | Multi |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Material | CRAYONS |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Number of Items | 1 |
Recommended Uses For Product | Crafts |
Included Components | 5 lbs of terracotta air-dry clay in a cylindrical plastic bucket with a translucent, tamper evident snap-fit lid. |
Educational Objective | Creative Skill |
Model Name | Air Dry Clay, 5-lb. Bucket |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 6 x 6.13 inches |
Product Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 6.13 inches |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B01MZBUJGI |
Item model number | 57-2004 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 4 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,742 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #22 in Kids' Art Clay & Dough |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | December 1, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Crayola |
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Product Description
Resealable plastic bucket of Air Dry Clay. This fine, natural terracotta earth clay dries to a hard solid. Easy to use with traditional modeling techniques. It’s also a snap to clean up.
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Not suitable for children under 36 months
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Dough | Model Magic | Modeling Clay | Air-Dry Clay | |
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Minimum Age | 24m+ | 3+ | 4+ | 6+ |
Air Dry | - | Dry to the touch in 24 hours, and completely dry in 72 hours. | - | Dry to the touch in 24 hours, and completely dry in 72 hours. |
Non-Crumbling Formula | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
Safe Ingredients | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Paint Friendly (When Dry) | - | ✓ | - | ✓ |
Blendable Colors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Container Storage | Long Term Storage | Can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days. | Long Term Storage | Can be stored in its container for 3-12 months. |
Intended Use | Soft dough encourages tactile play for the youngest sculptors. | Create lightweight, simple sculptures for arts & crafts, school and painting projects, as well as everyday play. Also a great slime ingredient! | The feel and pliancy of natural clay, with the added benefit of not drying out. Modeling Clay stays moldable so you can make changes to your designs. | Create detailed works of art with Air Dry Clay that offers the feel and pliancy of natural clay. No kiln is required to dry. |
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Customers like the quality and quantity of the sculpting material. They mention that it's a great product for kids' crafts and activities. They also appreciate the ease of use and performance. However, some customers have reported that the clay crumbles and breaks easily after drying.
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Customers find the sculpting material easy to use. They mention it's much easier to work with than Stonex, and that it'll make it easy to correct any mistakes.
"...Overall fast, easy to use, cleanup is okay, might try to add color to the clay next project and see if painting is avoidable...." Read more
"...He was quite sad! This clay is easy to work with being very pliable, stays moist and ready for future projects (if stored properly)...." Read more
"Easy to use and dries quickly. Just don’t make something too thick. Didn’t have too much trouble with air pockets...." Read more
"Easy to work with. Make what you want let it dry then paint! It's that easy." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the sculpting material. They mention that it provides a great amount of clay for the money, and is an inexpensive hobby. Some say that the quality of the clay is excellent for the price.
"...I seriously enjoyed working with this material, you get a ton for the price, and it works really well...." Read more
"...This is a tremendous amount of clay for the money. I am used to buying in the small, air-tight aluminum foil pouches...." Read more
"...I am buying more and sticking with this brand! The price can't be beat." Read more
"This is probably the best clay we’ve found to use and for an awesome price...." Read more
Customers find the children's material easy to work with and great for crafts. They also say it's a good beginner clay and great to use with the Discovery Pottery Wheel.
"...Great for toddlers, seniors and anyone just needing to get their hands busy creating." Read more
"Nice clay to use in reptile enclosures. Just stains everything it comes in contact with until dry." Read more
"...Clay is fine, but not sure how I'll store it now." Read more
"...Overall, it is a good beginner clay because it is so easy to work with...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the sculpting material. They say it works well, is easy to use, and delivers consistent results. Some say it's perfect for the job and kids love it. Overall, most are happy with the clay's performance.
"...working with this material, you get a ton for the price, and it works really well...." Read more
"...program project for foster care children in our community and it worked well. We will use it again next year." Read more
"...the Terra Cotta Air-Dry Clay by Crayola to make volcanoes, and it worked really well...." Read more
"I wanted to use it to fix my bird bath. Mixed with a wax seal it works fantastic!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the sculpting material. Some mention it's excellent, wonderful, and turns into a great week long project. However, others say that it'll crack regardless of what you make with it.
"...is easy to work with being very pliable, stays moist and ready for future projects (if stored properly)...." Read more
"...We made ornaments and magnets for Christmas and they turned out great!!" Read more
"...This was a terrible product! So far everything that I have made with my grandchildren has ended up cracking and falling apart as soon as it dries...." Read more
"...I like the pretty white that Crayola Clay keeps when it dries. It seems stronger, and doesn’t crack either. I can’t say anything bad about it." Read more
Customers are mixed about the drying time of the sculpting material. Some mention that it does dry overnight, while others say that it didn't completely dry overnight even though it was left in a warm room until the next day. It takes long to dry and cracks easily.
"...This clay is easy to work with being very pliable, stays moist and ready for future projects (if stored properly)...." Read more
"air dry clays can start to dry if theres holes in the plastic bags so check your items upon arrival to be sure theyre in good condition for use in..." Read more
"Easy to use and dries quickly. Just don’t make something too thick. Didn’t have too much trouble with air pockets...." Read more
"The clay is simple to use and it drys in the air" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the messiness of the sculpting material. Some find it easy to clean up, while others say it stains everything it touches and is difficult to wash off.
"...Overall fast, easy to use, cleanup is okay, might try to add color to the clay next project and see if painting is avoidable...." Read more
"...It is messy when you work with it so I took off a star...." Read more
"...I love the texture of the clay and how easily it takes paints and stains to create unique coloring...." Read more
"...It left a minor stain our hands, most came off after a good scrubbing...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the shrinkage of the sculpting material. They mention that it crumbles and breaks easily, and requires care to avoid cracking. They also say that objects are very brittle when dry. Customers also say the design completely falls apart unless it's simple.
"...Dries overnight, but are very very delicate/brittle, will turn back to clay when wetted with paints or sealants so must work quickly and not press..." Read more
"...does not work with this clay, it's very stubborn...." Read more
"...After about two weeks, we removed and threw it away as it had started following apart and coming of the substrate...." Read more
"This was put in a large box and arrived broken. I would ask for a refund, but I don't want the hassle of returning a bucket of clay...." Read more
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Dries overnight, but are very very delicate/brittle, will turn back to clay when wetted with paints or sealants so must work quickly and not press too hard with brushes etc. Overall fast, easy to use, cleanup is okay, might try to add color to the clay next project and see if painting is avoidable. Great for toddlers, seniors and anyone just needing to get their hands busy creating.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
Cracking is to be expected. When adding water to the clay or simply using it straight out of the package the moisture takes up a lot of space and naturally, it is going to shrink when dry. I ended up using cracks to determine where the weak points were. When filling in cracks ALWAYS overfill the crack, the clay that you put in is going to shrink, and it's easier to shave down bumps than continuing to fill in cracks that don't seem to go away.
I found that carving this clay was easier than molding it. I included a picture of the details on the interior, they were for the most part entirely made by carving clay out of each row. This clay is really hard to make small shapes and strings with, so if your project is small or has tons of tiny details I would suggest picking up modeling clay instead, although making small details IS still possible, just more time-consuming.
Joining pieces of clay together can be a challenge, I found that adding lots of water and smoothing down the sides of the piece you want to join to the project. Trying to join pieces in the "traditional" way (making a few lines in either piece, adding water, and pressing together) does not work with this clay, it's very stubborn.
I had a big issue when starting this project as to where I was going to put it. I decided on a cardboard base, but I couldn't get the clay to stick very well. I found that gluing paper down to the cardboard and adding a thin layer of water to the top got the clay to stick. after the first layer, I had to deal with shrinking and added a second piece of cardboard to the bottom, since it bent the first one.
Another trick I found was mixing acrylic paint directly into the clay can change the color and you can mix other materials into the clay- I used both of these on the sandy floor of the colosseum, beige paint and actual sand were mixed in and the clay worked just as it normally would.
I seriously enjoyed working with this material, you get a ton for the price, and it works really well. This project was the first time I had ever made something large and to scale with clay, and while it does come with a learning curve, I really enjoy recreating places with it. Currently, I am working on a model of Mont St Michele, and after I will be working on making the Statue of Liberty
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021
Cracking is to be expected. When adding water to the clay or simply using it straight out of the package the moisture takes up a lot of space and naturally, it is going to shrink when dry. I ended up using cracks to determine where the weak points were. When filling in cracks ALWAYS overfill the crack, the clay that you put in is going to shrink, and it's easier to shave down bumps than continuing to fill in cracks that don't seem to go away.
I found that carving this clay was easier than molding it. I included a picture of the details on the interior, they were for the most part entirely made by carving clay out of each row. This clay is really hard to make small shapes and strings with, so if your project is small or has tons of tiny details I would suggest picking up modeling clay instead, although making small details IS still possible, just more time-consuming.
Joining pieces of clay together can be a challenge, I found that adding lots of water and smoothing down the sides of the piece you want to join to the project. Trying to join pieces in the "traditional" way (making a few lines in either piece, adding water, and pressing together) does not work with this clay, it's very stubborn.
I had a big issue when starting this project as to where I was going to put it. I decided on a cardboard base, but I couldn't get the clay to stick very well. I found that gluing paper down to the cardboard and adding a thin layer of water to the top got the clay to stick. after the first layer, I had to deal with shrinking and added a second piece of cardboard to the bottom, since it bent the first one.
Another trick I found was mixing acrylic paint directly into the clay can change the color and you can mix other materials into the clay- I used both of these on the sandy floor of the colosseum, beige paint and actual sand were mixed in and the clay worked just as it normally would.
I seriously enjoyed working with this material, you get a ton for the price, and it works really well. This project was the first time I had ever made something large and to scale with clay, and while it does come with a learning curve, I really enjoy recreating places with it. Currently, I am working on a model of Mont St Michele, and after I will be working on making the Statue of Liberty
The clay stiffened and became hard in about a day or two. However, a few days later, the clay started to crack and crumble apart. Keep in mind this was set up on a display and was not being touched or moved in anyway. After about two weeks, we removed and threw it away as it had started following apart and coming of the substrate.
I thought being air dryed clay, that it would have minimal shrinkage and hold up.
I would not recommend this for any projects that you want to last and hold up.
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The one draw back to ordering this much at once is that there are no re-seal-able containers.