fourcatmom Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I want to buy some clay for the next year for some fun projects but I don't want to have to cook it. I though FIMO carried a brand but I can't find it. Would prefer something off of Amazon but I have looked on Dick Blick as well. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnmusic Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 We've had success with Marblex self-hardening clay from Rainbow Resource. Used it to do some fun sculpting projects with the kids (son made a pot by coiling a long skinny piece of clay). It hardened when we air dried it overnight, then the next day we painted it. It was $12.95 for a large heavy block and we only needed a tiny fraction. It seems to keep well too. The rest we wrapped back up and plan to reuse later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) We've had success with Marblex self-hardening clay from Rainbow Resource. Used it to do some fun sculpting projects with the kids (son made a pot by coiling a long skinny piece of clay). It hardened when we air dried it overnight, then the next day we painted it. It was $12.95 for a large heavy block and we only needed a tiny fraction. It seems to keep well too. The rest we wrapped back up and plan to reuse later. Thanks. I hadn't thought about checking RR. Often to check it out. I found some cool nature product ideas on Pinterest that I want to try but I really can't bake in the house. http://pinterest.com/pin/15833036160217815/ http://paintcutpaste.com/nature-impressions/ Edited July 8, 2012 by fourcatmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenjenn Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I know you said no-bake but Sculpey doesn't require high temps or a kiln - it bakes a low temps in a normal oven and is fantastic. Wasn't sure if you meant *truly* no bake or just no kiln. Sculpey is truly no more difficult to bake than a tray of chocolate chip cookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 I know you said no-bake but Sculpey doesn't require high temps or a kiln - it bakes a low temps in a normal oven and is fantastic. Wasn't sure if you meant *truly* no bake or just no kiln. Sculpey is truly no more difficult to bake than a tray of chocolate chip cookies. I heard that some of the clay you have to get to high temps and it really smells. I haven't really worked with clay much, so I really am not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Ooooooh! I love those projects! We buy Sculpey with coupons at Michaels. We have baked them in the toaster oven and the regular oven. I wasn't crazy about the smell, but it went away pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenIsGood2 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 This is what we generally stick with: For younger children, less detailed projects: http://www.dickblick.com/products/sargent-art-sculpt-it-air-hardening-clay/ Older children, more detailed projects: http://www.dickblick.com/products/activa-la-doll-satin-smooth-air-dry-clay/ For a VERY NON TOXIC - NATURAL clay for minimal detailed work we use: http://www.dickblick.com/products/creative-paperclay/ We struggle with the smells, and generally any "baked" type clay should have it's own designated oven because of the chemicals. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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