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

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$3.79 when purchased online
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About this item

Highlights

  • CRAYOLA MODELING CLAY: 2.5 lbs. of Natural Earth Clay in white.
  • EASY TO USE: Smoother, finer and less sticky than traditional clay, it softens with water.
  • AIR DRY CLAY: This no bake clay is ideal for a variety of crafts, allowing you to save your work when complete by air drying clay for 72 hours. It's air dry to the touch in 24 hours.
  • ART SUPPLIES: Great for group activities or classroom art supplies for kids.
  • SAFE AND NONTOXIC: Clay for adults and kids, age 4 & up.

Description

Let your little one explore their creative side with this Air Dry Clay by Crayola. This soft modeling clay can be reused or air dried to create masterpieces without having to bake them in a kiln. So when your kid is sure of their art creation, all you have to do let it air, and once dry, it's ready to paint. The air dry clay is smooth, less sticky than traditional clay, and perfect for their small hands. You can even add water to make the clay softer if need be. Get your child this clay and watch them shape their imagination into little creations. It also makes for a great activity during a play date or craft activity at a party.
Number of Pieces: 1
Suggested Age: 4 Years and Up
Features: Self-Hardening, Non-Toxic
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Creative Thinking
Includes: Bucket
Colors Included: White
Net weight: 40 Ounces
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 14151841
UPC: 071662550509
Item Number (DPCI): 081-04-2344
Origin: Made in the USA
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 5.5 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 3 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.9 pounds
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: United States Minor Outlying Islands, American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Northern Mariana Islands, APO/FPO, Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Virgin Islands, U.S.

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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: so this does not require the oven??

submitted by S Hernandez - 7 years ago
  • A: Nope! You just leave it out to dry over night and you’re good to go!

    submitted byNik - 7 years ago
  • 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!

    submitted byCrayola - 6 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: No, no it does not require and oven.

    submitted byrrkolb13 - 7 years ago

Q: Is this safe to make a small oven for cooking?

submitted by Charlotte - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi Charlotte, Crayola Air Dry Clay should be kept away from open flames. Do not put in oven, microwave or kiln. There is no need to bake your Air-Dry Clay creations. Doing so will cause adverse effects to your sculpture. Hope this helps!

    submitted byCrayola - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: Does the clay crack over time? Looking for something long-lasting to capture my dogs paw print.

submitted by NP - 6 years ago
  • 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!

    submitted byCrayola - 6 years ago
    Brand expert
  • 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.

    submitted byLarissa - 6 years ago

Q: What paint should be used on this when dry?

submitted by Clark - 8 years ago
  • A: Awesome question, Clark! Thoroughly dry pieces may be painted with tempera, acrylic or watercolor. Hope this helps!

    submitted byCrayola - 6 years ago
    Brand expert
  • 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!

    submitted byamandah - 7 years ago

Q: Does the white clay dry as a true white? I want to use it for the grandkids to make snowmen.

submitted by Lnm - 4 days ago
  • A: Denny's ready to make some snowmen! The White Air-Dry Clay will dry to a more off-white color. Don't forget you can paint your completely dried masterpiece to make some fun, personalized details on your snowmen! Happy creating!

    submitted byCrayola - 3 days ago
    Brand expert

Q: Does this clay work with a kids pottery wheel?

submitted by Mom to the core - 12 days ago
  • A: Hey there! We have not tested our Air-Dry Clay to be used specifically on this type of product, so we cannot guarantee its results. We would suggest testing a small piece or contacting the manufacturer of the pottery wheel. Hope this helps!

    submitted byCrayola - 10 days ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this clay biodegradable? I would like a kind that does dissolve in water.

submitted by Vino - 3 months ago
  • A: Great question! While we do not make claims regarding any of our products being biodegradable, we can share that dried and sealed sculptures made with Crayola Air-Dry Clay will not withstand water. To ensure your masterpiece will last, we recommend displaying it indoors. If you have further questions, please contact our team at 1-800-CRAYOLA. Happy sculpting!

    submitted byCrayola - 3 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can you paint the clay after it's completely air dried

submitted by ELI - 4 months ago
  • A: Thank you for asking about Crayola Air-Dry Clay. Once the clay has completely dried, we recommend adding color to your sculpture using Crayola tempera, acrylic or watercolor paint. Happy sculpting!

    submitted byCrayola - 4 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can I make functional plant pots with this product?

submitted by Potential Potted Planter - 5 months ago
  • A: That is a great question! Crayola Air-Dry Clay is not waterproof, even if sealed, so it wouldn't be suitable for a live plant pot. However, it works great for faux plants displayed indoors. Hope this helps!

    submitted byCrayola - 5 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can you make plates, cups and bowls with this clay?

submitted by Nancy - 6 months ago
  • A: Hi, Nancy! Thanks for asking about Crayola Air-Dry Clay. If you plan on making display plates, cups, and bowels, this clay would be an awesome product to work with. Since our art materials are not food grade and not meant to be exposed to liquid, we do not recommend using the clay to make functional tableware. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at 1-800-CRAYOLA. Hope this helps!

    submitted byCrayola - 6 months ago
    Brand expert
4.5 out of 5 stars with 810 reviews
value: 4.29 out of 5
quality: 4.22 out of 5
81% would recommend
119 recommendations

Perfect for making ornaments

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Maskysmommy - 24 hours ago, Verified purchaser
Great clay and great price. The people saying it cracks and makes a mess..need to add some water and knead it. I use for baby footprint ghost and handprint turkey. Adorable
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Would purchase again

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lx - 17 days ago, Verified purchaser
Air-dry clay was the perfect material to use for my daughter's volcano diorama. As the container states, it took 1 to 2 days to dry before she could paint it. The price was reasonable for the amount of clay. I would definitely purchase it again.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Beware of purchasing

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
kcreonte - 1 month ago
My product had chicken bones in it???
1 reply from Crayola team - 1 month ago
Thank you for making us aware of your experience in this review regarding Crayola Air-Dry Clay. Providing safe, high-quality products is our top priority, and we are sorry for the concern this has caused. We welcome the opportunity to addressing this with you personally, so we can learn more and assist you further. Please contact us at 1-800-CRAYOLA. We hope to hear from you soon. - Chris, Colorful Care Team
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Great price

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lchappell - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
I love using this clay! It’s also cheaper at target than at Michael’s. It’s great clay for beginners.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Great clay!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
DamaMama - 2 months ago
Used this clay to make some clay ghost with my 5 month baby, easy to clean his feet and was perfect because it air dries. Highly recommend, and it’s affordable.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Awesome stuff!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Sholmes - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this air drying clay to make festive magnets for my refrigerator with my toddler. This stuff was easy to use, and my toddler was able to help! It was much easier to use than I expected and you get a good amount of clay for the price! 10 out of 10 would recommend and purchase again! My toddler had so much fun using it.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Great for making gifts

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Targetmom - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Fast shipping and easy to use product.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Cracks

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
C - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Cracks too much while trying to shape it!
1 reply from Crayola team - 2 months ago
Thank you for your feedback on our Air-Dry Clay. It’s important that the material is easy to work with, and it sounds like excessive cracking made your project difficult. We’d like to learn more about your experience and see how we can assist. Please feel free to reach out to us at 1-800-CRAYOLA. Hope to get you back to creating soon! -Taylor, Colorful Care Team
value: 2 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
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Great for the price

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Darius Melasecca - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Ill update my review. Just purchased last night. Not sure how they will hold up after more time of drying and painting. So far they seem pretty sturdy.
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Quality at a good price

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
JessC - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
This clay worked great for an art project. It’s pretty good quality, and you get a good amount for a fair price.
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
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No good for kids

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
FoxD - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Bought it for my children who have used other air dry clay. This one makes a huge mess, it crumbles a lot and we also experienced a lot of cracking. At least it didn’t cost much. May be good for more experienced crafters with clay, but not ideal for children.
1 reply from Crayola team - 3 months ago
Thanks for sharing your honest feedback with us. It sounds like this Air-Dry clay was a bit tricky for your young artists to handle, especially with the crumbling and cracking. While it’s a budget-friendly option, it’s definitely frustrating when a project doesn’t hold up as expected. If you have any other thoughts or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us at 1-800-CRAYOLA. We’d love to help! -Taylor, Colorful Care Team
quality: 3 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Good to make scuptures out of clay!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Godzilla - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
I loved to make scuptures out of clay and it worked for me. When the scupture dried out, the sculpture looks perfect.Next we painted the sculpture and dried on the sun, the scupture is super perfect.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Finger swab

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Finger swab - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
It was great haven’t used it yet but I gave four because there was a finger swab like to feel it in it so that’s why I gave it a four
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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A Hack For The Crack (Kinda)

4 out of 5 stars
(CC) - 4 months ago
originally posted on crayola.com
No matter what I have tried, cracking is seemingly unavoidable. However, I have found that if I add water to the clay until it's slightly softer than a Play-Doh consistency, it REALLY helps with the severity of the cracks. I'm wondering what adding some oil or maybe even glue would do... Anyway, I've been going in and filling the cracks as my projects dry. They're looking great. I can also wet my finger and smooth things out nicely with what I'm working on. As soon as everything is bone dry, I'll be spraying protective coatings on my project pieces. If anyone cares—I'm working on 3D paw prints of my old gal. I took her prints in salt dough (took multiple of each paw for options/in case one or two ever break in life), baked them, let them cool overnight, and used that to press some clay into. I tried using as minimal clay as possible with some, and others I kept thicker. All have turned out absolutely beautiful so far. Again I do have to watch the cracks and tend to them, but it's worth it. Touching them makes me know I'll always be able to hold her hand no matter how far away we are from each other. Thanks for that, Crayola. I really do appreciate it.
1 reply from crayola team - 4 months ago
It's great to hear how well your project with Crayola Air-Dry Clay is working out. Those paw prints are precious, so we understand how important it is to do everything possible to make sure there is as little cracking as possible. To help, our experts recommend gently removing the clay from the mold once your figure is formed, ensuring that pieces are at least 1/4" thick. You’re clearly a pro at "paw-fecting" your work, so keep up the great touch-ups by adding a few drops of water to smooth out any cracks. For extra care, you can also press a pinch of wet clay into the cracks and smooth it with your finger. Hope you unleash a rainbow of creativity today! - Chris, Colorful Care Team
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Much better than other clay products

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jordan - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
great value and easy to shape.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Great

5 out of 5 stars
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Cloud - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great affordable activity for the summer.
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Great

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Charlotte - 5 months ago
This is super great clay to work with! It's really soft and easily moldable. It stays soft long enough to work with, but hardens very quickly after. It's super cheap and definitely worth the price!
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Get model magic instead

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
RC - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
It came so dry. You can’t even form a ball or a flat disc without major cracks. I even tried to add moisture but it just made it worse. Ended up tossing it all away.
1 reply from Crayola team - 5 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience with our Air-Dry Clay. It must have been frustrating to find it too dry to work with, especially while you were constructing your masterpiece. We understand how disappointing it is to have to toss it all away. Please reach out to us at 1-800-CRAYOLA so we can assist you further and help find a solution. We want you to have a smooth and enjoyable creative experience! -Taylor, Colorful Care Team
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Never buy this

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
No - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
I wish I could do NO stars! This cracks more than an egg! This is cheap but please don’t waste your money!
1 reply from Crayola team - 5 months ago
Oh, no! We are sorry to learn of the frustration you experienced with Crayola Air-Dry Clay. So we can learn more about the project you were working on and assist you further, please contact us at 1-800-CRAYOLA. We hope to hear from you soon! - Chris, Colorful Care Team
value: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
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Great buy!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
JPmom3 - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Worked great! Easy to shape and dried perfectly.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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