Activ-Clay is an air-drying clay, which is fine-grained to enable the finest detail for all arts and crafts projects.
This strong, self-hardening clay is perfect for all levels of sculptors, as it allows for many clay sculpting techniques from hand building to throwing, and accepts a wide variety of finishes.
Activ-Clay can be carved, nailed and sanded. This natural clay generally dries within 24 hours with minimal shrinkage and can be kept for weeks when placed in an air-tight container.
Tips to avoid cracks when working with clay:
- Avoid using excess water while working with the clay. Although water can help to attach two pieces of clay, too much water can get trapped inside and cause cracks.
- Use non-porous surfaces like untreated wood, paper, or cardboard to add clay. These materials allow the clay to breathe and dry easily.
- Dry your sculpture in a well-ventilated room. Avoid using direct fans or vents, and don't try to speed up the drying process with a hair dryer, conventional oven, or microwave.
As Air Dry Clay tends to shrink while drying, adding it to a surface can limit its space to shrink and cause cracks. Therefore, it's recommended to wait until the first layer of clay is ready and then add details layer by layer.
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