9.1.2019

As each Christmas comes. There isn't a year goes by that I don't have to do some DIY repairs to my Christmas decorations. With some glue I normally get by with a little drop of glue and the job is complete!However I purchased a Christmas decoration from a third party Seller and it was really beautiful but unfortunately damaged in transit by the courier company. This is the worst experience when the Seller only had one to sell. But I reluctant to throw it out into the bin. I tried gluing it. But unfortunately this ornament needed a lot of Major work done on it. First I thought about pollyfilla but dismissed the idea when I saw this clay on Amazon UK Marketplace Website. For an ornament which cost me a lot of money.I was eager to restore it to it's former glory! I have read a lot of reviews from a lot of different people?So I'm just going to try and get some negative feedback and turn it into a positive feedback. I would Verymuch say that dirrohea would smell worse! Also Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner would Verymuch smell worse! I was put off by some of these negative reviews. But I pursued with my DIY repair and I was really shocked that it doesn't smell as Strong as other reviewers have stated! I suffer from Severe asthma and I was able to use it without any problems. I have also been a previous cake decorator so no different working with Fondant icing to working with this clay.I am currently waiting on mine drying out at the moment and I don't think that I will have any problems with this High quality clay. It Is Verymuch like fondant icing consistenty. You have to work at it and knead it like dough. I have also found that it's pliable in the right hands. I am currently hoping that this does my job of repairing my Christmas decoration. As time will tell?I used quite a large quantity of this clay as I was doing a Major repair to this ornament. Water is Very helpful for smoothing any cracks Etc... . I have also found as my Christmas Ornament is one of those which is a snow scene. I didn't want it to be too smooth as it would take all the effect from my snow scene. After using this clay washing hands with a shower gel or antibacterial soap which has an added fragrance will help You Overcome the smell odour of the clay. Failing this antiseptic wipes are Great for getting this clay off your hands and the odour too! I have read multiple reviews about how disgusting smell from this clay? But I have also read multiple reviews about children using this Product. I would Verymuch warn if children are using this Product then adult supervision is Paramount Importance. Just in case children might put it into their mouths. I would Verymuch use extra Cautions when children are using this Product as I would say that this Product would be toxic if eaten by anyone especially children. Finally if a child is able to use this Product without any issues about the smell then why are adults complaining??? I have smelled worse than this. You cannot judge until You give it a try Yourself.You won't be disappointed with the quality of this Product or the smell!Still a lot of work to do on it. But it was too nice a Christmas Ornament to dispose off! So cake decorating skills goes beyond cakes lol.Really Impressed With this clay.1st CLASS Product and SellerThank You ?

5.6.2019

This was bought for my children to make models with. It's not the easiest clay for younger children to use unaided but then I believe it was a great learning curve and they gained lots from learning to use this. I think my more independent nine year old was expecting to just take it from the block and produce a masterpiece.The good things about this clay are- the plasticity and pliability whilst retaining it's shape once moulded;- the smooth texture;- the fact it was less messy than some other brands, as it didn't deposit itself excessively into hands and surfaces and didn't crumble little bits everywhere as it dried onto hands;- it dries white so great for painting true colours on top;- withjust a tiny amount of water the surface will slick allowing pieces to more easily adhere together- water and manipulating the clay surface gave a smooth finish and helped prevent "dry cracking" as the piece dried;- if you make impressions, or produce fine details, they remain in place so the dried piece is exactly like the piece you made- no visible shrinkage as it dries- it dries quickly; our models were quite small and were dried and fully hardened within the day- we used an armature made from scrunched up tin foil and found that the clay adhered to this really well, keeping the amount of clay used to a minimum and making the end model lighter.The poor points- the smell, although to me not entirely unpleasant, was very strong. You could smell it as soon as you entered the room and it does cling to your hands too- adding tiny amount of water and working the clay to the desired malleability seems to be important. It's not as straight forward as putting a lump down and making something, you do need to work this clay first.- when dampening the surface to make it stick with other pieces of clay, it becomes very slippery for a few seconds. That can make it hard to handle and position, especially for children-the acrylic paint we used afterwards was easily chipped and peeled off. I suspect that you need to treat your pieces in the same way you treat a newly plastered wall and let a thinned down top coat soak in before giving it a proper layer of paint. I'll test this one out next time and will probably white wash the dried clay with some thinned down normal cheap white wall paint. I think that painting on poster paints mixed with pva glue night make paint finishes more durable. I put a layer of varnish on my children's models but I don't think that it was enough.Overall I'm really pleased with this product; a big block like this will go a long way making it cost effective. Much more cost effective than something like polymer clay (although it's more brittle than polymer clay so it depends on what you're using it for, whether this is a suitable alternative). It's also nice to be able to paint the end product and get more variety in the finished item.I will confess that I enjoyed helping the children with their models and can see lots of potential craft and art uses for this clay. After all, it was a big block and there's lots left!End note: store in a sealed container to stop it drying out!

25.7.2014

This is a very good clay that I would use more often, however I find the smell of it overpowering! That said, I've used DAS on and off since it first came out - oh way back when (might have been the 1970s but don't tell anyone!) - and at the time I'd used different colour nail varnish to both paint and varnish it!The smell - which is of Linseed, so I assume that is added to it - does wear off as it dries. You can sculpt it like normal clay - use water when needed. Like normal clay, you should cover it with a damp cloth (cheesecloth works well if you can get it and if your sculpture isn't too finely detailed) and then with plastic and then seal the plastic so that it doesn't dry out.

6.7.2018

Great clay; I make mask blanks out of it. and it does the job just fine. it does need a fairly generous coating of Vasoline to stop the paper mache from sticking, but I find it easier to use than Plasticine and there is much less risk of the blanks being permanently altered or damaged.So long as you have clean hands and a clean work surface, this clay will dry white (it is grey when wet). This is also a great way to tell if your model is dry. It is quite stiff at first and needs to be worked with a little to soften up, esp. in cold temperatures; but is still easier to shape than the Plasticine i was previously using. I recommend getting some plastic or wooden clay tools. It starts to 'dry out'

7.2.2019

I collect and paint miniatures for tabletop gaming. The bases I have alongside the variety of miniatures I buy from multiple different companies for various different games means they don't always fit perfectly on the bases I like, the 'slot' usually being the issue since it's often left only partially covered. This leaves holes in the base which are obviously hard to work with, it being obvious why I bought this modelling clay.It's easy to work with, easy to get it where I want it and dries pretty darn fast. By the time I had plugged the holes in the base of 4 miniatures and had a cup of tea the first one was already dry and ready to paint. It does exactly what I wanted to and it's pretty cheap for how much I get,

11.4.2021

air tight storage : when it arrived it was definitely very very air tight and the clay was amazingly soft but a little bit tough but nothing that a little needing couldn’t fixmess : it’s not messy for me personally at all as I use acrylic sheets and my table to work with the clay and it hasn’t left any stains and is very easy to clean/remove and it hasn’t made too much of a mess on my clothing eithereasy to use : I will say that as a beginner it is very beginner friendly and it’s quite easy to work with however it can get very messy and if your hands aren’t moist/damp then it may dry a bit whilst you’re working with it which makes it have quite a few cracks so if this was something you was

8.6.2012

27 years ago I used this to make the walls of a model castle. I rolled it flat using talcum powder and a spray can as a 'pastry' roller and then stuck the still soft panels onto card board tubes for the towers and flat areas of balsa dor the curatin wall in pieces a bit at a time (the pieces were about the size af a large palm of the hand).These were stuck to this cardboard and balsa substrate using nothing kore than water to moisten the surface (paunted on with a paint brush) making a 'slip' like consistency (to use a phrase from 'proper' clay modelling of pots and so forth). The surfaces were then painted with a mixture of aerosol paints and acrylics.Over a quarter of a century later,

29.1.2019

I fixed lots of holes in the walls in our rented flat as our landlord wouldn't (not our fault either, they caused damage removing old heaters). Moulded the shape and it dried clinging to the wall. Because it's dried white, all I have to do is paint over it. Very happy it's got the job done. People would suggest using plaster and filler, but filler wouldn't work in this situation as the holes were too large and plaster - it's too messy and inconvenient for the average home owner. Clay worked just as well, it's solid.I put paint on-top and the clay is basically invisible. 3 and a half months later and it's sitting in the cupboard and hasn't dried out yet!Update: I moved out and used it to fix skirting boards...

9.11.2013

I needed to find a medium to repair my broken gnome that got damaged with a strimmer. Not having worked with clay before I chose this going by the reviews. I sat the other night not quite sure how to go about it, so went with my gut reaction and I'm glad to say I have given my gnome his foot back! The clay is very easy to work with and even better when you apply a little water. I'm just waiting for it to dry (with the aid of the radiator!) and so far there haven't been any cracks or it pulling away from the sculpture itself. Will give it a while longer to dry and then will paint with acrylics to finish the job.The clay is pale grey out of the packet and dries to a white.

9.1.2021

Tbh im a tad disappointed there isn't much guidance or instruction for this product anywhere. I had to do my research as well as track down the company and speak to them directly as I wanted to make tealight holders but you cannot use this clay near a flame, so don't buy if you intend to use it anywhere near a candle. You cannot speed up the drying process in the oven. And it takes timmme to dry. It says somewhere an hr but i made 2 objects that weren't necessarily thick and they both took 72 hrs before they we're dry. So this isn't a quick project clay. And you're limited to what and how it can be used. Also found it difficult to mould. After initially braking a piece off to start and squeezing and massaging it to something maluble,

2.6.2020

I have used Das clay many times, so no hesitation in buying this 1kg sized pack.I am mid way through making a plant pot, photos to come later if it isn't a complete disaster!I find that water is a big help. Don't pour it on, i dip my fingers in water and then gently smooth the surface. I also make a small amount of my version of a 'slip' when joining any pieces, and so far this works well.I would recommend either working on top of an armature if making something large, to keep the weight (and balance) easy to manage. It will also dry faster than a solid Thing of clay.I didn't find the resealable tab much use, and have stored it with the original wrapping tightly wrapped,

22.4.2012

After working with clay in the past, I was sceptical about buying this. At best, I suspected it would be like normal fimo; just about mouldable, with no chance of softening. The texture as well was going to be rubbery. But, when I pened the packet, I found none of those! The first thing I noticed was that it is very moist, although that goes without saying beig air-drying clay. It moulds very well, and the use of water really improves it. It is white, as said on the packet, and remains that way throughout drying. Something I would point out, though, is that it really does shrink when it dries.I definately would not reccommend making something attatched to another, solid object because it would fall apart as it dries,

24.12.2020

I really loved this clay. I decided to try out 3D artwork and wanted to see what I could create. I was worried since I know many clays tend to be hard to work with ect but I was surprised that this clay is quite nice to work with and for a beginner in using clay it works absolutely wonderful! I’ll definitely be buying more when I finish the pack I have now. The pack has a lot of clay in it and you can do quite a lot with only a little bit. It dries quite well, although you do have to be careful to make sure it does not crack. When using in thick layers it does take quite a bit of time to dry but that’s alright. I would definitely recommend getting this if you’re interested in trying out some clay modelling.

21.3.2020

I really wanted to like this clay and will give it a four star review because I'm sure it's my fault and not the clays - it is amazing to work with so easy and actually doesn't leave fingerprints like I find with fimo!! BUT I don't know what I'm doing wrong because I have left my pieces, some thick some thin and small, to dry for TWO days now and some of them are still squishy and then the ones that are dry and set just snap extremely easily... I'm wanting to make Jewellery and little bowls too so this is really disappointing as I won't be able to use them at all!! Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? The studio I leave them in to set overnight does get very cold so I wonder if this is the reason?

30.8.2015

I remember using this in preschool, and enjoyed it rather much. I think we used it a few times in primary school as well.These days, it feels less clay-like than it used to when I was young: drier, more crumbly, and less sticky (which is a quality you want from a modelling clay). I am sure they changed their recipe at some point. Whether it was to remove an ingredient that had suddenly become hazardous to people's health I do not know, but in any case, it left this clay less less comfortable to work with, and also the finished product feels less solid than it used to.It still is quite okay to work with, and convenient for its quick air drying capabilities,

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