Sculpey S2 Original Polymer Clay 1.75lb, White

I love that the clay from the minute I opened the box, was so malleable. I peeled off two layers to condition it, and I put some through my pasta maker. The clay pretty much all smoothed together and conditioning it was a pleasure, unlike many other clays who crumble and you need a long time to get it workable. I started working with Sculpey in the 80’s and I have most of it still left over. I got it working but it was so old, it took hours. So when I opened the package of clay, it was immediately apparent to my hands that it was fresh-I saw that even the 4 layers of the brick was bending already!!!!! What a joyful experience!!! I had to stop after the first roll through to take a picture of this happy artistic moment and share my amazing discovery of Sculpey Original. I bought the 1.75 lb. box, hoping it would be a good purchase and what I needed. It passed all my expectations and more. I can’t wait to try my order of Sculpey Firm, and the three blocks of Sculpey Living Doll I received. Sculpey is not cheap, but the price I think is fair. Some other clays are 2-3 times the price, and I think they are trying to price themselves into a “professional” clay for sculpture artists. Hey, my round clay balls and rods are just as professional and exactly like some of those crazy costing clays. I would like to try some Medium Firm, and maybe some colors-the Sculpey line of clay products is awe inspiring. Thank you Sculpey.com

Pretty basic, its good clay. Since is white you can color it how you like.

Update: -works well to make stamps and sprigs-works better if you bake the ceramics on a oven safe form. I put cornstarch on the bowl so it would not stick.-I tried waiting 1 day before baking to see what would happen and it cracked when it baked.I did ceramics in college a few years ago with college and grad classes for fun, not my major. I haven't since because it was too expensive to fire the pots for each firing. I also had experience helping with the loading and firing. I decided to give this a try because I missed it. I played around with it for about 30 minutes tonight and enjoyed it. I have to admit it is different then the clay I am used to. I find it more forgiving. It also seems harder (less soft). I did not have any issues with cracking or coming apart, but I did use the glue like "bond" stuff and scored it anywhere I connected clay. I used all the tools I would normally use for clay that you fire. It was less messy and easier to clean up then I'm used to.My only concern is I wasn't sure when it was done. My oven usually cooks in about half the time of recipes, so I took it out after 8 minutes but I am not sure if it is done. Not sure how to check if it is done besides seeing if it will bend which could hurt it if it is not dry. I also didn't know how long I could or should wait after I built it to bake it.I used about 1/8 of the clay making my little ring dish and ornament.The hair didn't bake out of it like I am used to so there are little cat hairs in it.If you are trying to make a bowl, I would bake it inside of a bowl so it keeps it shape. I didn't because the bowl was not oven safe and it flattened out to more like a plate.I plan on using it to make some stamps and sprigs but I have not yet.Will definitely use this again for fun.

The media could not be loaded. Great for beginners to use without worrying about wasting more expensive and higher quality materials.That being said, this stuff is still very good quality. It's smooth, and easy to work with. I do advise either working in a cool room, or on top of a ceramic surface to help the clay stay cool. As your hands warm it, it becomes much softer and potentially harder to work with, depending on what you're doing. Of course, this could also be a benefit if you're looking for a softer clay :)A couple quick notes:1.) I bake my pieces at 230°F for an hour instead of at 275­°F like the box says. I find that baking at a lower temperature for a longer period, offers a harder end result once completely cooled.2.) Any thin pieces will be a bit flexible. Things like bracelet cuffs or rings or anything else thin should probably use some internal support. Perhaps wire. This isn't a problem of the product so much as it's just a limitation of the material. Other brands are a bit more sturdy, but overall thin pieces will all have this side effect.

Love this clay it’s easy to use and bakes well but the only issue I have with it is that if you plan on making a sculpture or something you have to try to finish it that day or the clay starts to fall apart for instance I’m trying to make a figure and it’s taken longer then planned with my busy schedule so I have to set it aside and come back to work on it which is an issue cause the clay doesn’t bind well and I have to keep starting over because an arm fell off or the head … other then that this product is great and easy to clean up and I will be purchasing more eventually

I work at an historic site and I use sculpey clay for a plaster casting demonstration. Participants roll out the clay and mold it into different shapes. We then add plaster. After the plaster hardens, the clay can be used again. The clay can be used multiple times which makes it a good, safe, quality product at a good price.

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