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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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.
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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 1−800−272−9652 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.
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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.
If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 1−800−272−9652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time.