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| Cloud Clay snowmen, approx. 3" tall |
I recently tried another new air-drying clay called "Cloud Clay". When I first started working with it I ran into a number of problems but after a week or two of practice, I grew to like the clay. The snowmen shown above were created after stumbling through a few hit & miss projects!
Cloud Clay is soft and easy to form. I like it because it is easy on my hands (I have Arthritis) and I also like the vibrant colors. Cloud Clay is marketed to children but all ages should enjoy. Adults who like crafting cute chracters or who have problems with their hands (like me) will like it's soft texture. It is available in 4 oz packs in a smiliar price range as Model Magic and Makin's Clay. (Large classroom packs are also available.)
Amaco introduced Cloud Clay in 2009.
This is manufacturer's description:
NEW! Super light modeling clay for ages 3+, available in 10 colors** in 4 oz packages. Cloud Clay™ is as light as air … AP certified non-toxic and safe to use! This soft, puffy, and pliable modeling material is fun to squeeze, shape or mold. Cloud Clay has more ‘stretch’ than other brands, so fibers won’t break when pulled apart. Projects are more durable, even for the smallest of details.
This clay sticks to itself and not to hands. Colors blend well and mix with acrylics. Shrinks very little, so it can be used over an armature including balloons. This colorful clay dries overnight and decorates easily. Reusable when stored and sealed properly.
Crafters and kids can rubber stamp or press Cloud Clay™ into molds, model super heroes and fantasy creatures. Shape the sun, moon, and stars. The sky is the limit for creativity with Cloud Clay™.
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Bear made with Cloud Clay (approx. 2.5 inches tall, seated)
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My experience....
Cloud Clay is a soft, puffy, lightweight clay similar to Model Magic and a few other brands of very soft air-dry clays. It's pretty stretchy too. We pulled a piece to see how far it would stretch before breaking and it stretched the width of the table. This stretchiness can be annoying when trying to pull a small piece of clay from the package because it doesn't break off easily. I found it worked better to use scissors to cut off the amount I needed, which is not really a problem.
