Here are a bunch of different types of Clays and their uses:
1. Air-Dry Clay
this Clay is amazing for kids of beginners,
A lot of other clay's fall under this title such as: Air-Dry Pottery Clay, Resin Clay, Paper Clay, Resin clay and Foam Clay.
However it does have a shorter working time and has to be Re-Moistened frequently so that it does not permanently dry out.
2. Air-Dry Pottery Clay
This type of clay is not very common, but can be pretty useful to pottery beginners or those who don't have a lot of money to spend,
It takes less time to complete due to its "air-dry"quality instead of having to be fired in a kiln like the general Pottery Clay,
However, this type of clay has had some issues with the finished piece breaking and cracking.
3.Casting Clay
Clay used for making molds and casts.
Commonly used for casting babies/kids feet and hand prints as keepsakes.
4. Epoxy Clay
This type of clay is also not very common.
It is used for making Statues, Art Dolls and Sculptures.
It comes in two parts, the actual Epoxy clay and its hardener.
The clay has a short working time of about 2-3 hours after the two parts have been mixed together.
5. Eraser Clay
Pretty much summed up in the name this clay is used to make super unique erasers and is great for children's projects.
Depending on what brand you get, the project may have to be baked.
6. Foam Clay
This clay is more of a kiddie clay just for playing around with and making silly sculptures.
It is a type of Air-Dry clay, and is the second cheapest clay beside Play-Dough.
7. Metal Clay
Most commonly used for making Jewelry,
this clay is definitely not for the person with little time to spend,
It requires a lot of maneuvering and has to be fired in a kiln.
Its the most expensive of all Clays, but the quality of the finished product is amazing and has higher sale value.
8. Modeling-Clay
used for making small projects.
The clay never dries out and is forever re-touchable.
It has a waxy finish and has had some problems with staining hands, furniture and work spaces.
9. Paper Clay
A great clay for kids and beginners.
It is very light weight, and although it doesn't hold detail, the cost is pretty cheap and is a great alternative if you don't want to bake anything.
10. Play-Dough
This is by far the best clay for kids, its light weight and dries within a day.
It doesn't hold a lot of detail, and as long as you keep it in an airtight container won't dry out and never has to be re-moistened.
Also this is the cheapest type of "Clay" money can buy.
11. Polymer Clay
This clay is the most wide ranged when it comes to projects it can be anything from pottery to miniatures.
It is by far the most easily detailed and customizable of any clay.
It is re-touchable and doesn't dry out until you bake it in the oven.
It has tons of brands and a whole lot of options to choose from, and is sold in pretty much every craft store.
12. Pottery Clay
As described in the name, obviously this is mostly used for making pottery.
It is spun on a pottery wheel and must be baked in a kiln so its also not for the average lazy person.
Sure it takes a lot more work and talent, but the finished product is stunning and like the Metal Clay it has higher sale value.
13. Resin Clay
Resin clay is basically just an air-dry form of polymer clay.
However, it has a lower sale value.
14. Salt-Dough
Often Handmade this type of "Clay" is fun for the whole family to make ornaments and other fun decorum.
15. Stone Clay
Stone clay is used for making Art Dolls and Sculptures.
It holds detail pretty well and is heavy weight.
It is a type of air dry clay but is not very well known.
We hope this helps you find the best clay for your projects
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