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Water-Based Sculpture Clay This type of clay is affordable and a popular choice, for example, air-dry clay. This means the clay is combined with water and when the water evaporates, the clay will dry and harden. This usually takes about 24 hours to 72 hours, so you do not have to wait weeks on end for it to dry. Since the clay does dry quite quickly, it is best to use it for smaller projects. Once you have taken the clay you need, you can store it properly in an airtight container, which should allow the clay to last for a while without drying out. You will need to moisten it at least once a month as well. A few advantages of this type of clay include: The clay is affordable Easy to find and purchase Simple to work with Great for beginners You can smooth it over with water Can be oven-baked or kiln-fired The main disadvantage of this type of clay is that if you need time to create your sculpture, it might not be the best choice. However, you can spray a bit of water onto it occasionally to keep it moist or throw a wet towel over it if you have to take a break. As mentioned, air-dry clay is one example, below are a few more. WED clay: This clay was used to make models for Disney, which is why it is known as Walter E Disney (WED) clay. The clay is very similar to oil-based clay and dries slower than your regular water-based clays. You do not have to kiln-fire the clay. Moist clay: The moist clay is smooth, pliable, and used more for pottery. When you first work with it, the color is a gray color that turns whiter once heated and dried. Mexican pottery clay: The clay will dry naturally and does not require a kiln and the common color is terracotta. While drying, it does tend to shrink a little. Magic mud modeling clay: This is a soft, non-toxic, air-drying clay that can be used over and over again, even if it has dried. You simply add a little water to the clay, and it should turn back to a more malleable form.
