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Activa Activ-Clay Air-Dry Clay, Terracotta, 2.2 lb. (API261)
$9.90
  • Strong and versatile clay body: Works well for hand building, sculpting, coil work, slab projects, and even light wheel throwing.
  • Fine-grained for detailed work: Smooth texture supports intricate sculpting, modeling, and refined craft techniques.
  • Ready to use, no kiln needed: Air-dry formula hardens naturally within about 24 hours with minimal shrinkage.
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Activa Activ-Clay Air-Dry Clay, Terracotta, 2.2 lb. (API261)

Item #: 24693656Model #: API261
$9.90

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  • About this product

    Activ-Clay by ACTÍVA is a fine-grained, terracotta-colored air-dry clay that hardens in about 24 hours and supports detailed sculpting, refining, and finishing for versatile creative projects without a kiln.

    Activ-Clay by ACTÍVA is a smooth, fine-grained air-dry clay designed to help artists, beginners, and students achieve detailed, high-quality results without the need for a kiln. Its terracotta color makes an excellent base for painting, glazing alternatives, and mixed-media finishes. This clay is strong and self-hardening, allowing for techniques like hand building, sculpting, coil work, slab construction, and even light throwing on a wheel. Once dry, it can be carved, nailed, sanded, or refined to add additional detail. Activ-Clay typically dries within 24 hours with minimal shrinkage, and any unused clay stays workable for weeks when stored in an airtight container. It’s a reliable choice for classrooms, home studios, and craft projects where convenience and quality matter.

    • Strong and versatile clay body: Works well for hand building, sculpting, coil work, slab projects, and even light wheel throwing.
    • Fine-grained for detailed work: Smooth texture supports intricate sculpting, modeling, and refined craft techniques.
    • Ready to use, no kiln needed: Air-dry formula hardens naturally within about 24 hours with minimal shrinkage.
    • Easily refinable after drying: Can be carved, nailed, sanded, or shaped further once fully hardened.
    • Accepts a wide range of finishes: Paints, stains, varnishes, and mixed-media materials adhere beautifully to its terracotta surface.
    • Long-lasting when stored properly: Stays workable for weeks if kept in an airtight container between uses.
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