Crayola 2.5lb Air Dry Clay White: Self-Hardening Non-Toxic Modeling Clay for Kids, Creative Thinking, Ages 4+

A: Nope! You just leave it out to dry over night and you’re good to go!

A: No, no it does not require and oven.

A: Can this be used on a pottery wheel?

A: That is correct! Air Dry Clay should never be placed in an oven or kiln. Most pieces will be safe to handle carefully within a day, but should be allowed to dry at least 24-48 hours before painting or sealing. Actual time to completely dry may take several weeks, and the clay becomes stronger with time. Hope this helps!

A: honestly any type of paint. i prefer acrylic paint , not crayola. but obviously it’s your preference. i just think acrylic paint works best!

A: Acrylic paint dries water proof, so I prefer it. If dry tempra and watercolor will run if it gets wet and will also fade.

A: Awesome question, Clark! Thoroughly dry pieces may be painted with tempera, acrylic or watercolor. Hope this helps!

A: I actually just looked at a paw print I made about 6 years ago. It is still an entire piece, but there are cracks all over the top. I'm currently looking into a sealant I can use to keep it from getting any worse.

A: Thanks for your question! Crayola Air-Dry Clay is a natural earth clay which air-dries to a hard solid. Shrinkage should be minimal during the drying process, so using this clay for a paw-print project should work out great. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-Crayola. Best wishes for a colorful future!

A: Thank you for your question. Crayola Air Dry Clay can be used on a pottery wheel. When wet, it behaves similarly to a porcelain clay body, allowing it to be shaped on the wheel. However, it should never be fired in a kiln or finished with traditional ceramic glazes. Happy sculpting!

A: Thanks for reaching out! This would depend on the size and thickness of your square of Air-Dry Clay. We hope you'll enjoy creating with this awesome clay!

A: Glad you asked! Yes, you can absolutely use this to create these memorable masterpieces.

A: Thanks for asking out about Crayola Air Dry Clay! While water usually is not needed, you can add a small amount to help soften the clay or to join pieces together. If you have any other questions or need assistance with your sculpting project, feel free to contact us at 1 800 CRAYOLA. Have a colorful day!

A: Thanks for asking out about Crayola Air-Dry Clay. Because artwork made with our products isn’t intended for items that come into direct contact with food, we’re unable to recommend a food-safe sealer for use with Crayola Air-Dry Clay. If you have any other questions or need more help, our team is happy to assist! You can reach us at 1-800-CRAYOLA.

A: What a festive question! While you certainly could use a rolling pin to make your clay cutouts, please keep in mind that art supplies that have not been specifically developed for and labeled as "food grade" should not be used on food, or on items that are likely to come in direct contact with food. Since Crayola products, including Air-Dry Clay are not Food Grade, once the rolling pin is used for crafting, continue to use this way for future art projects and not for culinary purposes. If you have any further questions, please contact us at 1-800-CRAYOLA. We're always happy to help!

A: Great question! Crayola Air Dry Clay and dough modeling compounds do share some similarities, but they have distinct textures and purposes. Dough products are typically soft, squishy, and very pliable—staying moist and designed for repeated play, making it easy for small hands to mold and reshape. Crayola Air Dry Clay, is slightly firmer and denser than dough modeling materials. While it’s still soft and easy to mold, it’s intended for sculpting and dries into a hardened form once exposed to air, unlike dough products, which remains soft if stored properly. If you have any further questions regarding Crayola Air-Dry Clay, please contact us at 1-800-CRAYOLA. Hope this makes your decision as to which product will be the best fit for your sculpting easier.