NARA Foam Clay | Neon Pink | 50g - Air Dry Modelling Clay for Kids

Foam clay is the one kids actually finish a project with. It is a light modelling compound full of tiny foam beads, so it squashes and shapes with almost no pressure, does not stick to hands the way ordinary clay does, and dries hard in the air with no oven and no baking. This pouch is 50g of NARA foam clay in neon pink, a bright pink for flowers, pigs, unicorns and sweet themed pieces.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Children and first time modellers
• School and holiday craft projects
• Parents looking for a low mess clay
• Small business makers of kids craft kits

Perfect for

• Animals, characters and cartoon figures
• School models and project displays
• Fridge magnets, keyrings and badges
• Covering a base shape such as a ball or bottle
• Mixing with other shades for a marbled finish

Compatibility

Works with: other foam clay shades for blending, card, paper, foam balls, plastic bases and wooden shapes as a core, and white craft glue for joining dried pieces.

Pairs well with: clay modelling tools, acrylic paint once the piece is fully dry, and googly eyes for character faces.

Not suitable for: the oven, since this air dries and does not need baking, and for anything that will be washed or left outdoors.

How to Use

1. Take out only what you need and reseal the pouch straight away, because the rest dries out once air gets to it.
2. Knead the piece for a few seconds until it feels even, then roll or press it into shape.
3. Build over a foam ball or a rolled paper core for anything larger than a fist, which saves clay and dries faster.
4. Leave it to air dry. A thin piece firms up in a few hours and a thick one needs overnight or longer.
5. Paint once it is fully dry if you want a finish the foam texture does not already give you.

Before You Buy

• Reseal the pouch tightly after every use. Foam clay dries in the open air, which is the whole point of it, and that works against the leftovers too.
• Drying time depends on thickness. We state no fixed curing time, so judge it by feel rather than by a clock.
• This is foam clay, not polymer clay. It never goes in an oven.
• The maker's pack carries a 6 plus age marking. We state no safety rating of our own, so use your own judgement for younger children.
• Shade can vary slightly between batches, so buy what you need for one project in a single order.

You will Need

• clay modelling tools
• acrylic paints

You may also like

• air dry clay
• polymer clay
• light clay

Frequently Asked Questions

How is foam clay different from air dry clay?
Ordinary air dry clay is dense and smooth, and it can crack as it dries. Foam clay is full of tiny beads, so it weighs almost nothing, keeps a bumpy texture and holds its shape without cracking. It is much easier for small hands.

Does it need baking?
No. It air dries on its own. Leave a thin piece a few hours and a thick one overnight or longer, depending on how deep it is.

Can I paint it once it is dry?
Yes. Acrylic paint sits on the dried surface well. The foam texture still shows through, which is usually what people want from it.