Crayola Model Magic Deluxe Variety Pack (14ct), Kids Air Dry Clay, 7oz, Bulk Modeling Clay Alternative, Gift for Kids, Ages 4+

This is the best clay that I have found to make paw prints/impressions. We have started doing paw prints at various times throughout our pet’s lives. We use one pack of clay for kittens under ~8 months old and two for adult cats. If you were doing a pet that weighed over 16 pounds you might want to use more clay. (I’m going to try three packs for our 50 pounder, and will open another pack if necessary.) The clay is easier to work with if it is about body temperature, I put it under one of the cat heating mats for about an hour before we open it. Using the clay straight from the manufacturers package, we knead it a bit, roll it into a smooth sphere/ball, and then flatten it into a thick round coin shape with ] squarish edges. The one we did with a flatter edge looks sort of haphazard, like the pancake-batter-was-runny. Place the coin on a smooth flat surface with a piece of parchment paper or foil under it. The parchment paper is easy to peel off without distorting your impression. Gently press the pet’s paw onto the clay. Press on the top of each toe and the middle of the foot. Expect two or three practice runs. If you are doing a five-year-old human handprint expect several more runs because this is funny and way too much fun. Once you’re satisfied with the paw print impression you can inscribe their name and date on the reverse and just let it dry at room temperature. If some toe bean impressions aren’t as deep as you want, but the rest of the impression is good I use a spoon-shaped dental tool to deepen/add definition to the print. If the entire impression is unacceptable, just knead the clay a bit, roll it into a ball, flatten into that thick coin shape again, and start over. After drying, we have finished some with nail powder (pearl, mica, etc.), but that isn’t necessary. The colors stay vibrant (our prints aren’t in direct sunlight) and the dry clay has a natural matte finish. The finished dry product seems fairly durable, it doesn’t flake, crack, or crumble. Unlike the ceramic prints, I wouldn’t expect these dried prints to shatter if dropped from counter height, not sure. My apologies for length.

4year had a lot of fun with this, but this clay is not very durable after it dries if your kid is gonna play with them afterward, I would not recommend. Arms and legs will easily break off under pressure. But overall a fine product. Good value for the fun.

My daughter loves it! She loves the texture and the colors.

My grandchildren absolutely love it from three years old to 15 years old.

Fun but fiddly - some colors are super sticky making it difficult to shape, and the color transfers to your fingers which then transfers to lighter clay. Used for summer camp projects; kids had fun but also learned lessons about letting go of expectations. :)

We love this product. It does not fall apart, easy to work with and make different things.

Kids of all ages love this product! So fun to have multiple colors to choose from.

My daughter was so happy to get this. I really like how they dry so quickly. I also like the variety of colors. I also haven't noticed any of my daughter's clothes getting stained from them. Thank God!!

moins cher que la patareve, et aussi efficace. Dans cette boite il y a vraiment de nombreuses couleurs. Ne pas hésiter.

Molto carino , ma i paccchetti sono davvero minuscoli! Per gli slime io li ho comprati. Il prezzo comunque è buono;)

A very good gift for any kid at almost any age. Allows kids to use imagination and make a huge variety of practical or decorative objects. It’s lightweight which makes it accessible to kids who can’t work with plasticine. It’s been around for many years, and is more affordable than in the past, a bonus.

El producto está bien, es límpio e inodoro y con unas características muy aceptables. En el mercado hay algunos materiales de este tipo que lo superan en algunos aspectos. Gracias,

Excellent stuff for capturing doggie footprints!! The clay is easy to work with, the prints are visible, the results dry quickly.