what s the best type of clay for air dry clay? and where can I find it?

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what s the best type of clay for air dry clay? and where can I find it?

Answer 1

The wording of your question suggests you think you will mix your own air dry from some clay, but this is not the way it is normally done - the clay commonly consists of earth clay mixed with a binder that results in the clay drying stronger than just earth clay and without the dust plain clay produces.

The commercial clays sold have various characteristics which I am sure the other answers include.

Answer 2

Im not sure about the best because that is a relative term. But Hobby Loddy carries three kinds of it in most stores. When I need something that dries quick I use the Crayola white air dry clay

Answer 3

You can read about the various types and brands of air-dry clay in some of my previous answers:

https://answersrip.com/question/index?qid=20110507004411AAmELzg (esp."list of facts")

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Some of your choice for a particular sculpted item would depend though on exactly what you're making, and the characteristics you want for that sculpt and for your experience. For a really refined, high-detail air-dry clay, you could try La Doll, Premier, for example, but many "sculpts" can be made with other air-dry clays too.

Answer 4

I suggest that you use Amaco Stonex and or Marblex. I am a sculptor; they handle and look great. You can get them at Michael's, A.C. Moore, or any other art store (including online). They dry over a few weeks, but they look great and they are pretty strong. You can also paint over them if you don't like their color.

Answer 5

Paper clay is my favorite. I get the Creative brand.