Comments about Activa Plus Clay:

will be making underwater seascapes with this clay.

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I decided to switch from Creative Paper Clay and give this product a try. I loved sculpting with it and its very smooth and easy to work with. I completed it waited for it to dry so that I could gesso and paint it. The next day I noticed huge cracks all over the piece. (I used a styrofoam armature) I was shocked because this product boasted strength and durability. Sorry, Activa, I'm going back to paper clay.

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I sculpted a large bust, about 12.5 lbs of clay and found it to be incredible to work. It was pliable and very smooth to use and in a leather hard state it carved beautifully. I was amazed that I could add wet clay to dry clay without cracking or separating. I simply sprayed it with water and covered it with a polybag without a problem, my project took me 6 weeks. I did not use any armature. The finished piece is as durable as a fired piece I'm now an Air Dry Clay convert!

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I was excited to try this product after seeing a video about in on YouTube - the demonstrator had some nice projects there that she did with this clay - she said that the clay would not crack or crumble like other air dried clay. My project was ambitious - a horse on an armature - about 12" high or so....the clay had a great silky feel when working with it and the project did remain workable for the most part from one day to the next because I kept it under a plastic bag after giving it a light spray with water. BUT... the horse did crack in a few places - quite a large crack around the girth, numerous leg cracks, and the tail is cracked away from the body. I plan to try to fill these cracks so that I don't have to throw my project out, but I won't be buying or recommending this clay to anyone. I used 5 packs of clay for the horse - wish there was an excellent air dry clay on the market.

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Unfortunately, I need to revise my earlier review. The thicker clay pendants that I thought seemed indestructible, lost their strength over the next week or two. They must have continued to dry, even after they had been painted, because 2 weeks later they snapped in half with just a bit of pressure. I was so disappointed! I love the feel and finish of this clay!

I tried a few experiments to reinforce the pendants in different ways, but none of my attempts succeeded. An exterior layer of fabric and sealer just left the piece soggy. Using an interior armature also failed because (even tho the clay shrinks VERY little) it shrunk just enough to cause a few small cracks as the clay dried around a sturdy base.

I plan to use the clay only for decorative items or beads for my own jewelry. But I definitely will not sell anything I make from Plus Clay, because of the likelihood of breakage and returns. Unless, of course, I think up a workable reinforcement or setting ... in which case, I'll post another updated review!

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I had sworn off all air dry clay because I had tried 4 other brands, all of which produced disappointing results (dry, rough, crumbly, and too much shrinking and curling up). But I saw an impressive demonstration of this Plus clay, and decided to give it a chance. It feels like real clay from the earth. Actually, I think it IS real clay, not paper, not wood, not plastic. I make small decor items, beads and jewelry pieces from it. So far, most of my pieces have been under 2" in diameter and about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick. They dried completely within a day and feel rock solid. (Other brands took forever to dry!) After painting the piece, it seems to be almost indestructible.

I keep saying "This is too good to be true. What's the catch?" I finally found ONE Achilles's heel: I made a few pieces that were very thin (the thickest setting on a pasta machine), and they crumbled like a cookie with very little pressure. It's strange to think that a 1/4 inch thick piece can be so strong, but any thinner is so very fragile! However, that is my experience so far. Still, I love this clay. The day after I first tried it, I immediately ordered 3 more bricks!

I almost hate to share my secret find, but I will be crushed if they stopped making it, so I guess it's in my own best interest to get the word out about this amazing material. Buy some ... you'll come back here and thank me for this review!

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I have used this product a few times and each project, severely cracks and crumbles. I'm a ceramicist and thought this would be a great clay to work with without using my kiln, however, everything I've made with this clay has ended up in the trash can. I've read rave reviews on this product, but I'm not at all impressed. I live in a dry, arid part of the U.S. and know I have to let my clay projects dry slowly, but this clay is impossible...even while it's drying, it begins to crack.

I'm giving Plus Clay the benefit of the doubt so if anyone has any suggestions or techniques that I'm not aware of, please advise.