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MechaBlue

AskReddit: What kind of modelling clay does Dollarama sell?

I bought some "Natural Modeling Clay" from Dollarama for $1.25 today and I'm trying to figure out exactly what it is that I bought and how to handle it. I'm hoping to make some decorative figurines, paint them with modelling paints, and seal them with a clear coat. Any information would be a help.

On the front, it says: dries naturally; easy to shape; no oven or kiln needed.

On the back, it says:

Modeling clay is grey moist and turns white when it dries out. Clay can be remoistened and reworked by saturating dry parts. Clay is intended for moulding and scultures. To keep clay soft & moist store in an airtight container.

Other than that, it says that it's from Thailand and is gluten free.

I've taken a uploaded a pic to imgur: http://imgur.com/xYqcv

Thank you in advance.

Posted May 25, 2012, 10:12 PM UTC

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adaminc•

Soylent Clay is people.

Also, it is probably from China, so... wear gloves, lol.

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BigassJohnBKK•

I don't understand your question.

Have you tried using it? Have you had any problems?

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MechaBlueOP•

There are a few different things that pass for clay these days.

  • There are several varieties that are dug out of the ground and have to be fired at very high heat in kilns in order to harden. This is what most people think of.
  • There are polymer clays which don't actually have any clay in them and can be fired in a kitchen oven; get these too hot and you can end up with a toxic smoke.
  • There was mention on Wikipedia about a kind of clay that air dries but there was little other information; I have no idea if the stuff can be fired at all or if there is any benefit to it. I'm also unsure of what kinds of paints can be used with it: will a diluted acrylic wash be possible or will that turn it into goop?

Unfortunately, I'm not 100% sure what I have and I'd rather not find out through trial and error.

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