Air Drying Modelling Clay Nylon Reinforced 12.5kg (Stone)

I bought the terracotta version. This is a lovely clay to work with. I am new to working with clay and am making pinch-pots, having a go at carving and trying slab-building. This clay is excellent for all of the above. It is ready to use straight out of the bag, not too wet, not too dry. It doesn't dry out too quickly, so I don't feel rushed when building/carving/sculpting, and don't have to keep misting the clay too much while I work. I barely notice the fibres in it while working, and it's easy to carve despite the fibres, as long as you wait till the clay is the right hardness for carving. Try to carve too early on in the drying process and the fibres will drag as you carve. But once it is leather-hard, you won't notice the fibres at all and can cut sharp, clean lines. So far I've made bowls, dishes, I've made and carved tiles, and a dish to hold my paint brushes etc. Some dishes I have made very fine - very thin walls, and they have held together well and don't feel fragile. All have turned out great. I have used both additive and reductive processes and the clay responds well to both, as long as you know what you're doing! There are no cracks in any of my pieces so far. I learned through using other air-dry clays to dry my creations slowly, in a cool spot. If I want to carve something the next day, I leave it in a plastic bag overnight so it doesn't dry out too much. I don't use a potters wheel so can't comment on how this clay responds to that. I agree with other reviewers that you cannot make slip with this clay. I do want to experiment with slip at somme point, I will have to try a different clay for that. All in all, this clay is a great choice at a great price. The amount of clay you get is amazing.

Fantastic clay for kids and adults alike! The texture is easy to work with as it molds, stretches, and shapes well without crumbling. The nylon fibres definitely help reduce cracking as it dries, which is a huge plus compared to other clays I’ve tried. Once dry, the models look great and are easy to paint or seal with varnish for a nice finish. No kiln needed, which makes it perfect for at-home projects or school crafts. Great quality at a good price.

There are fibers embedded into the clay which helps with stability when it is drying. Difficult to gauge what the best thickness is, too thin and it cracks etc. Does take some time to dry completely. This block of clay and some tools kept 4 grandchildren busy over two or three days for an hour or so at a time. They were very involved with what they were making and excited about painting them after they dried. The clay can be re-hydrated during use with plain water. Easily cleaned up. Very satisfied with this purchase as it provided an educational, inexpensive and fun activity while a lot of close activities have been shut down. Comes in a sturdy plastic bag but a large container to store it in is advised so it does not dry out. We used old plastic cutting boards to work on so items could dry.

The delivery was made in accordance to the estimated delivery date. This clay is very good quality, it is hard though sometimes to break so you may need a blunt butter knife or something for it. The bag is big, and also heavy, it would be fun for kids as they could get creative for it and the smell is usual for clay

Large bag of clay, goes a long way. Good balue

Very good well worth buying, children used the other day and just waiting for it to dry so they can paint

I don't normally do reviews but was pleasantly surprised with the amounts of clay and the workability if it.. I'm new to pottery hence buying some air clay.. but it feels just like real clay. I just used a coil technique on my test peice and found it easy to work with. I'd assume it can throw aswell? And plenty left for many more peices. I read a previous comment saying it's too soft. I found you can soften clay with a bit if water and it would harden in a few hours.. which is good if you want to come back to it, to better finish it, as well as add to it. I can't comment too much on its strength and wearability as of yet.. but I hope to put a painted coat over the top once fully dried to strengthen it. I did notice when wirecutting through the clay that it has lots of fine fibre.. much like a rabbit hair to help strengthen it. cutting it from the plate was hard. Easy to wash and clean with warm water.

Excellent produit, à presque en vouloir bâtir ma maison future avec!

I ordered 5 bags of this clay and only received 4. They clay its self is good

..not to be used for a time. I'll be back...

Regalato a mia moglie per i suoi lavori, molto soddisfatta!

Happy with product