Hey kiddo!
I’m Jenna, and I love playing with clay! You know that feeling when your hands are full of squishy, colorful stuff and you’re making something super cool like a tiny cake, a cat, or even a superhero? That’s the magic of clay.
But there are two kinds of clay I use a lot: Foam Clay and Air Dry Clay. Both are awesome, but they’re a little different. Wanna know which one is best for your next fun project? Let me tell you!
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🫧 Let’s Talk About Foam Clay
Foam clay is like playing with soft marshmallows. It’s squishy, light, and super fun to squish and stretch. You don’t even need to press too hard — it listens to your fingers! It’s great when you want to make something cute really fast.
And guess what? If you make a mistake, you can just squish it back and fix it. Easy peasy!
After one or two days, it dries on its own and still feels a little soft and bouncy. Not hard like a rock — more like a soft sponge! So even if it falls, it won’t break.
I love using foam clay to make:
• Tiny pretend cupcakes
• Fun animal keychains
• Cute charms for bags and pencil boxes
• Puffy stickers for my diary
We even made special kits so you can try it too! Like Strawberry Shortcake or Matcha Made in Heaven – they’re ready-to-use and full of yummy-looking colors (don’t eat them though! 😄)
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🌿 What About Air Dry Clay?
Now let’s talk about air dry clay. This clay feels more like smooth mud. It’s heavier than foam clay, and when it dries, it becomes really hard and strong.
You need to be a little more careful when working with air dry clay. It can crack if you bend it after drying, but that’s okay — because it lets you make things that stay strong forever!
I use it when I want to make things like:
• A flower vase
• A tiny bowl to hold earrings
• Little dolls or animals
• A picture frame for my best friend
It takes around two to three days to dry completely. And after it dries, you can paint it, sand it, and make it look like real art from a museum!
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🧠 Which Clay Should You Pick?
Here’s a little trick I use in my head.
If I want something soft, easy, fun, and fast, I grab foam clay. It’s perfect for when I just want to have fun, no stress.
If I want to make something detailed, special, and strong, I choose air dry clay. It takes more time, but the results are amazing!
When I was just starting out, foam clay made me feel like a pro right away. It helped me build my confidence and play around. But once I got better, I started using air dry clay to create big and beautiful things.
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🎁 Wanna Try?
If you don’t know where to start, try one of our foam clay kits! They come with everything you need — no mess, no fuss, just fun. I made them just for artists like you.
Keep creating, keep smiling, and remember — your hands can make magic. Clay is just the beginning!
Love,
Jenna 💖
