What is the difference between Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Model Magic, and Modeling Clay?


Crayola® Air-Dry Clay 

  • This clay gradually hardens into a durable solid over time, gaining strength. Explore various art techniques using Crayola Air-Dry Clay here

Crayola Model Magic®

  • An air-drying modeling compound, Crayola Model Magic remains lightweight and retains some flexibility even after drying. Discover creative art techniques with Crayola Model Magic here

Crayola Modeling Clay

  • Unlike the other two, this is a non-drying modeling compound, allowing for sculpting, squishing, and reuse for endless creative enjoyment. 

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Have questions about your Color Wonder Magic Light Brush? We have the answers! For Best Results: Always protect your work surface! If your set has a paint pot strip, it must be snapped into the base until it clicks for the Magic Light Brush to operate, with the power switch in the on” position. – The unit is on” when the switch is under the l. The O indicates off”. Check the brush tip to be sure it is tightened. To activate the light brush, hold the brush tip over a single paint pad/​pot. Watch the bristles turn the colour of the paint inside. Dip the bristles into the colour you want and start painting on the colouring book page (a thin layer of paint works best). The brush tip will stay illuminated for approximately 10 seconds while it goes from paint to paper. Between each colour change, wipe the bristles with a dry paper towel. Be sure to snap on the paint covers after creating, to prevent paint from drying out. Battery Savers: To help preserve battery life, the Magic Light Brush will automatically turn off after 5 minutes if unused. To reactivate, push power switch to off” and then back on”. Turn the power switch off and then on. Need more helpful hints? Feel free to call or text us at 18002729652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.

Crayola® Modeling Clay is intentionally designed to retain its pliability, ensuring endless hours of creativity. It’s not suitable for hardening, baking, or painting as it’s formulated exclusively for molding and shaping. Embrace its versatility, with a range of assorted colours, for continuous artistic adventures!

Crayola® Model Magic®, whether still wet (as sold) or dried, may be disposed of as a household waste. There are no known restrictions for its transportation or disposal. Typical curbside-pickup household waste systems may be used for environmentally safe disposal.

If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 18002729652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time.

We currently use 13 different coloured labels for CRAYOLA Crayons. The labels are made of vat dyed construction paper and purchased through an outside vendor. We manufacture more than 120 different Crayola Crayon colours, however, we do not have a crayon label to match each of these colours.

Check for Crayola Model Magic modeling compound at retail stores that carry Crayola products such as: Toys R Us, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Michaels, Staples Business Depot, Rexall/​Pharma Plus, or Loblaws/​Real Canadian Superstore. 

If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 18002729652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.

Our experts recommend the following tips for best results.

  • A little goes a long way! A few drops of Ultra-Clean ink is all you need for your masterpiece.
  • Don’t pump too fast. This could cause your unit to skip. If this happens, slow down and start again.
  • After you’re finished creating, clean your unit by wiping it with a paper towel.
  • Use the storage compartment on the bottom of the base to stay organized.

Need more helpful hints? Feel free to call or text us at 18002729652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.

Warping occurs when the edges dry more quickly than the inside of the piece. Turning the flat piece(s) periodically; half hour to an hour, will prevent warping. If possible, dry the flat art piece on a rack. The air gets underneath and helps it dry without warping.

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