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Crayola 5lb Air Dry Clay Bucket White
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Highlights
- EASY TO MOLD, EASY TO CLEAN: Resealable plastic bucket of Air Dry Clay. This fine, natural white earth clay dries to a hard solid. Easy to use with traditional modeling techniques. It’s also a snap to clean up.
- AT HOME CRAFTS & INDOOR ACTIVITIES: Keep spirits high with creative art supplies! Simple and fun crafts for kids are a great way to stay thoughtfully engaged and entertained. IMPROVING ON TRADITION: Crayola Air-Dry Clay is smoother, finer and less sticky than traditional clay, and it needs no oven or kiln!
- TACTILE ART: Let your little artist express themselves through sculpting, molding and modeling. Kids love the 3D nature of clay & dough. Our Air-Dry Clay hardens on its own, and our Modeling Clay can be sculpted, squished, and reused without drying out.
- SAFE AND NONTOXIC: Ideal for adults and kids, age 4 & up.
Description
Crayola Air Dry Clay allows your little ones to create fun and imaginative shapes with ease. This soft modeling material can either be reused or air dried to preserve your creation. No baking is ever required. Smoother, finer, and less sticky than traditional clay, this Crayola modeling clay is perfect for group activities. You can even soften the clay with water if needed, allowing kids to enjoy hours of fun making and re-making favorite creations. Once your child is finished creating, the air dried clay is great for painting. This product is designed for children ages 4 and older.
Suggested Age: 4 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Includes: Clay
Material: Clay
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 94770015
UPC: 071662550554
Item Number (DPCI): 081-04-0006
Origin: Made in the USA
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 5.9 inches length x 5.9 inches width x 5.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 5.5556 pounds
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Can this clay be used on a pottery wheel?
submitted by Emily - 1 month ago
A: Thanks for your colorful question! We have not tested our Air-Dry Clay to be used on a pottery wheel, so we are unsure of its results. Hope you'll enjoy creating with this awesome clay!
submitted byCrayola - 1 month agoBrand expertA: According to Crayola, yes, you can use it on a potter wheel. You just have to keep the clay wet with water while on the wheel to be able to form it.
submitted byEmSi² - 1 month ago
Q: Once dried, is this clay biodegradable?
submitted by Jojobee - 7 days ago
A: Thanks for asking about Crayola Air-Dry Clay. We do not make claims regarding biodegradability of our products or packaging. Our Air-Dry Clay is a natural earth clay. Whether wet (as sold) or completely dry, it can be disposed of with regular household trash. If you have any further questions, please contact us at 1-800-CRAYOLA. Have a colorful day!
submitted byCrayola - 6 days agoBrand expert
Q: How many kid sized handprint ornaments can I get out of one tub?
submitted by Kely - 28 days ago
A: Hi, Kely. Thank you for your colorful question about Crayola Air-Dry Clay. The amount of clay needed depends on the thickness of the pieces and hand sizes, so we cannot provide an exact measurement. We recommend creating test pieces to determine the amount required. For best results, ensure each piece is at least 1/4 inch thick. If you have additional questions, please contact us at 1-800-CRAYOLA.
submitted byCrayola - 27 days agoBrand expert
Q: What paint would work best with this clay?
submitted by Noodles - 1 month ago
A: Thanks for asking about Crayola Air-Dry Clay! Thoroughly dry pieces may be painted with Crayola Tempera, Acrylic or Watercolor Paint. Other creative decorative tips include using Crayola Ultra Fine Point Doodle Markers to write on dried clay, since the ink is permanent, and Crayola Glitter Glue to add sparkle. Happy sculpting!
submitted byCrayola - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: Is there gluten in this product?
submitted by Amitch - 2 months ago
A: Thank you for your question regarding Crayola Air-Dry Clay. At this time, Crayola Dough, Glitter Dots, and Easy Peel Crayon Pencils are manufactured with wheat (flour) as an ingredient and therefore are not considered gluten free. Most other Crayola products, including Silly Putty, do not contain wheat or other grains known to be a source of gluten. Multiple Crayola products are produced in the same manufacturing facilities and on the same machinery. While there is a slight chance of cross-contamination, the machinery used to manufacture Crayola products is cleaned between production runs in a manner that meets or exceeds all regulations. This does not apply to licensed products, such as Crayola-brand bath, personal care, or food items, which are manufactured by licensing partners. Please check the back of the packaging for manufacturer details or contact us with any questions at 1-800-CRAYOLA.
submitted byCrayola - 2 months agoBrand expert
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3.8 out of 5 stars with 22 reviews
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
16 November, 2025Verified purchase
Great clay for projects
Great product, my son uses this clay for his mask making for comic cons!
5 out of 5 stars
19 August, 2025
originally posted on crayola.com
Feels and Handles Like Real Clay
I tested this clay on a new tabletop pottery wheel I am planning to use for intro classes. I've been using pottery wheels and various Kiln fire clays for over 15 years. I am extremely impressed with how this clay handles when both hand building and wheel throwing. I noticed in several of the lower reviews there were complaints of it cracking. Since the base of this product starts with a natural clay, I was not surprised by this. Baked polymer clays and other air dry clay products that have more synthetic ingredients will be more durable for some projects, but lack the feel of the real thing. Natural clays like those used for standard pottery building like to crack when 1) its too thin 2) too thick 3) over worked or 4) because it feels like it. :-) None of the items I've created so far have given me any issues and are holding together beautifully. If you are interested in beginning a journey in pottery building but not yet ready to invest in standard clays and a kiln, this is a fantastic choice. I'm looking forward to introducing people to the joy of throwing pottery on a wheel without the need to have a working kiln!
5 out of 5 stars
13 May, 2025
originally posted on crayola.com
Amazing!!
I love this clay!! It's so easy to make if you put water on it!! Make sure to dry it with a fan to speed up the process.
5 out of 5 stars
4 July, 2024
originally posted on crayola.com
Practice and have fun! Laugh! Practice some more!
I am an artist and I tried this product for a project with my nieces and nephews. This product is good, but you have to have patience. In order for it to work, you really need to have some basic knowledge for sculpting. It is great for teaching sculpting. Basic sculpting. Trial and error teaching. You have to have a structure to support the clay. Like an armature. For this clay, and practice, keep the project small. Add small, small, amounts of clay at a time and let your project rest between layers. Keep damp, not dripping wet, but damp paper towels to cover the sculpture in between working on it and when complete. You have to let it dry slowly. It's practice. Practice makes , well, it makes practice. The price is not bad compared to high quality clay, so take time to appreciate what it is. Practice. Think of it as a come and go project that is going to take awhile to finish Have fun!
1 out of 5 stars
6 February, 2023
originally posted on crayola.com
Ruined the last memories of my dog
I purchased a 5lb bucket of clay to make a paw print for my terminally ill dog. The night before she was put to sleep, I made a clay print of my hand with her paw inside of it. I loved it! However, when the clay dried, it broke in pieces (see pics). The only print of dog's paw is destroyed and she is gone. I am so sad I could cry. I thought I could rely on Crayola but I was wrong. They made a difficult situtation worse. I should have read the reviews before I put all of my trust into this company. Now I have no way to honor my first (and likely only) dog.
1 reply from Colorful Care Team team - 3 years ago
It is never easy to lose a loved one and we are sorry for your loss. Your frustration with the paw print you made using Crayola Air-Dry Clay is completely understandable. We want to do all we can to help you save this precious memento. While success may vary depending on the severity of the cracks, you can try repairing them by placing a few drops of water on the cracks and smoothing them over with your fingers or by filling in the crack with a small amount of wet clay and smooth with your fingers. If you need further assistance, please contact our Consumer Care Team at 1-800-CRAYOLA. - Chris, Colorful Care Team
5 out of 5 stars
10 January, 2023
originally posted on crayola.com
Air dry clay all day
Air dry clay was a good choice for my creative kiddo who will grab a piece here an there an create away.
5 out of 5 stars
29 November, 2022
originally posted on crayola.com
THIS CLAY IS AMAZING!!!
Love Love Love this product, fast shipping, very easy to work with, smells nice, it’s just a Win Win!
3 out of 5 stars
11 February, 2020
originally posted on crayola.com
Air dry clay seems dried out
I received my order very quick! When I opened the air dry clay it seemed very stiff and lumpy-not the same as when I used this same brand last year. I have not opened all the buckets so I am hoping the rest will be in better condition
1 out of 5 stars
17 January, 2020
originally posted on crayola.com
Cracks all over
I bought this product in order to make a Volcano and when it had dried, the clay cracked into pieces. I would advise against the purchasing of the low quality bucket of dried out garbage.
1 reply from Crayola Consumer Care team - 6 years ago
It is disappointing to hear your Air-Dry Clay Creation has cracked. This definitely is not the quality you would expect from a Crayola product, and your feedback will be passed along to our team for further inspection. To help prevent this in the future, we do have a few tricks up our sleeves. Forming the Air-Dry Clay around a rigid support or armature is not recommended. The clay gradually constricts as it dries, and the rigid piece remains the same size. This can result in the clay cracking. If you feel an armature is practical or necessary, it is best to choose one that allows a small amount of "give" such as crumpled aluminum foil.Air-Dry Clay pieces should be at least ¼ inch in thickness. If the item you created is too thin, cracking may occur. Water can be added to Air-Dry Clay to soften or join pieces. However, too much water may result in cracking as the clay dries. If too much water is added, making the clay very soft, allow the excess water to evaporate before molding pieces. Please contact us at Crayola.com/support so we may learn more and help make this right. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
1 out of 5 stars
5 November, 2019
originally posted on crayola.com
Disappointed Dad
Bought this with intentions of making ramps for monster truck arena with my son but after 1week all 3 ramps began to crack all over
1 reply from Colorful Care Team team - 6 years ago
Oh no! We are sorry to hear the ramps you made for your monster truck arena with Crayola Air-Dry Clay are cracking. This should not have happened, so we completely understand your disappointment. Your feedback will be shared with our Creative Tools Team for further inspection. I the meantime, let us help by sharing some tips to try and fix them. While success may vary depending on the severity of the cracks, try placing a few drops of water on the cracks and smooth with your fingers. You can also try filling in the cracks with a small amount of wet clay and smooth with your fingers. Our Consumer Care Team is eager to learn more about this experience and help you further. Please contact us at Crayola.com/support. Looking forward to hearing from you!
1 out of 5 stars
23 September, 2019
originally posted on crayola.com
Cracks when drying.
I bought this product to make horse figurines. After about 12 hours the hardening clay got several cracks. I’m not sure how to fix it,
1 reply from Colorful Care Team team - 6 years ago
Oh no! We are sorry to hear your horse sculpture made with Crayola Air-Dry Clay developed some cracks. This should not have happened and we are grateful you posted this review. Your comments will be passed along to our Modeling Compounds Team for further inspection. In the meantime, I have some tips that may help! Try placing a few drops of water on the cracks and smooth with your fingers. Another technique is to fill in the cracks with a small amount of wet clay and smooth with your fingers. Our Consumer Care Team is here to help if you need us. Please contact us at Crayola.com/support for further assistance.
5 out of 5 stars
11 May, 2019
originally posted on crayola.com
Great to make a mothers day gift
I bought this 2 months ago and im glad I did i used it to make my mom a special gift for mother's day