DAS CLAY DAS PRONTO WHITE 1.1 LBS

Excellent clay. Very good quality. No cracks formed.

I would NOT recommend this clay for young children, or anyone that is highly sensitive to strong smells. it's best to use in a well ventilated area as the smell is really strong, but it's not unbearable if you can handle strong smells. I found that my hands got really gunky with using water to keep the clay moist, and it was hard to get it all off my hands once I was done. This was my first time using air-dry clay, overall I am really happy with it. I noticed it started to dry as I was working with it, but adding a few droplets of water throughout the process seemed to help a lot. I used a very fine sand paper to smooth out imperfections once it dried (messy process, but it worked well). It took about 48hrs to dry, and after 48hrs the smell went away. I used acrylic paint once it dried and it worked really well. Thinner areas of the final product are pretty fragile, so be mindful of that when you are creating

I use this stuff to sculpt onto pretty much everything for my small business: clay pots, canvases, recycled glass bottles, and more! Tips: 1. Cracking...so you can't really prevent it. But there are east ways to fix it. For example, My process for sculpting faces is simple. I work in sections. First the nose. Then the eyebrows, cheeks, lips ect...make sure to smooth your seams with A WET PAINTBRUSH... I like to dip my brushed in water then wipe them off on a sponge. Now, let your project dry for at least two days in a low humidy area. In that time, Your project will most likely crack or separate at the seams. At this point, you should make a very thick paste with your clay and use a paintbrush to fill in the cracks and smooth it out as if you were using caulking. Let your project dehydrate completely before sanding, priming, painting and sealing. 2. It's important to work in sections and smooth out any imperfections while the clay is still wet with a paint brush or sponge to prevent cracking or crumbling anywhere other than the seams around the sections. Working in sections also prevents other parts of your project becoming dry and clumpy before you can add any further details. You'll understand what I mean once you work with it more. 3. To make your clay easier to work with...remove the block from the original package and place it in a zipper top bag. Now, and about a tablespoon of water. No more, and possibly less depending on how moist your clay arrives. Let the block sit with the bag sealed for at least an hour, drain any excess water then begin your project by taking pieces from the bag and reasaling it each time you go for a new piece. You will eventually find your preferred texture the more you get to know how to clay behaves. 4. Painting and sealing....I can't stress enough how dry your clay needs to be to successfully create a project that will last. Don't rush it! No matter how dry the clay seems, I can assure you that there is still moisture in there! While your Paint might go on really nicely at first, it will most likely peel off a week later or even sooner if you place it outside because the moisture in the clay began to wick it's way to the surface. I recommend that you follow the steps above for fixing any cracks and then after two days of room temperature drying, place in your oven at 200°-250° for at least 2hours. More or less depending on how thick your project is. The point in this is to dehydrate the clay completely. Then, let cool in the oven. DO NOT TAKE IT OUT RIGHT AWAY! Wait until it's warm enough to take out then WHILE ITS STILL WARM/HOT...I REPEAT...WHILE ITS STILL WARM/HOT... spray/brush on a good sealing primer. Making sure to get in all the crevices! This will prevent the clay from absorbing any moisture out of the air. Trust me. Any bit of moisture will ruin your paint job in the long run. Add two to three coats of primer before painting. 5. Sealing...seal small projects with deco art glaze and bigger outdoor project such as pots with Rust-Oleum crystal clear enamel. Hope this helps!

DAS White Modelling Clay: A Solid, No-Fuss Choice Overall: A reliable, kid-friendly air-dry clay that delivers exactly what it promises. The Good: No Baking Needed: The biggest win! It air-dries rock solid, making it perfect for homes without a kiln. Kid-Approved: Easy for little hands to knead and shape. It kept my kids happily creating for hours. Lasts a While: The 500g block goes further than you'd think, offering great value for money. The Consideration: Must Keep Airtight: It dries out fast if you're careless. Always re-wrap it tightly in its packaging or use a zip-lock bag. Verdict: An ideal, hassle-free modelling clay for family craft time and hobbyist projects. Just remember to seal it up after use

Ho acquistato questo panetto di DAS da 500g ed è esattamente il prodotto che tutti conosciamo e amiamo. La qualità è rimasta eccellente nel tempo: la pasta è morbida, facilissima da manipolare e non ha un odore troppo forte o fastidioso. ​Perché lo consiglio: ​Facile da usare: Ottimo sia per i lavoretti dei bambini che per progetti artistici o di bricolage più complessi. ​Asciugatura all'aria: Non serve il forno! Basta lasciarlo riposare e si indurisce perfettamente da solo, senza crepe esagerate se lavorato con un pizzico d'acqua. ​Ottima resa con i colori: Una volta asciutto, si può tranquillamente colorare con tempere, acrilici o pennarelli, e il risultato finale è fantastico. ​Il formato da 500g ha un rapporto qualità-prezzo imbattibile ed è la quantità ideale per non rischiare che si secchi prima di averlo finito (basta ricordarsi di chiudere bene la confezione avanzata in un sacchetto ermetico). Spedizione Amazon come sempre impeccabile. Consigliatissimo!