Crayola Model Magic? An alternate For Kiln...

Gideon really loves working with kiln fired clay in school, unfortunately this isn't something you can work with at home. So, does anyone know any alternatives that are readily available that he could use?

I'm considering Crayola Model Magic and he likes the idea of it, but I'm not sure if it's comparable enough.

I know it's pre-colored so there's no painting or glazing done (though you can paint it if you want), but has anyone here used it? Can you tell me more about it? Would it be a close comparison to that sort of clay and if not what might we look into?

Gideon's looking to purchase the Model Magic later today, but I thought it didn't hurt to ask around first.

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Syed The Shah Apr 3, 2009, 12:03pm EDT

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flit . Apr 3, 2009, 12:09pm EDT

it is very light and a VERY cool texture.... I don't think it is anything like real clay...but it is SO much fun to work with.

I love it.

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flit . Apr 3, 2009, 12:10pm EDT

you can use markers or paint with it to colour it, too

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Linda T. Apr 3, 2009, 1:02pm EDT

It does have a nice texture and doesn't make a mess. My grandson is five and enjoyed playing with it. We were going to make something and let it dry to harden but never did try it.

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Deanna L. Apr 3, 2009, 1:40pm EDT

We made small pinch pots - that turned into little pinch [latters - gave them to the grandmas for mother's day.
It is like modeling with marshmellows. The weight is *so* light.

What is it he wants to make? Perhaps a heanier air dry clay would be better.

If you do want kiln fired clay you might post on Craigslist- some folks have small personal kilns and can fire it for you for a small fee.

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Jennifer N. Apr 3, 2009, 2:51pm EDT

Hmm well it sounds much fluffier than kiln clay. That sort is much heavier and denser if I recall right.

It does sound like fun, and I'll tell him the info you provided me with here and see if he wants it still. Thanks SO much for all of your input!

Deanna, I'm keeping that option open too, fabulous to know! Thanks!

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pamela r. Apr 3, 2009, 3:14pm EDT

my daughter uses it at her school and she loves it.

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Lisa Frost Apr 3, 2009, 5:42pm EDT

Crayola products are generally very good. I love their stuff!!!

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Steph-in-NE ..... Apr 3, 2009, 5:46pm EDT

I am sure it ok yet why not do the clay in the oven I heard it can be done,,,,,

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Jennifer N. Apr 3, 2009, 9:11pm EDT

Steph I'm wondering how we'd do it in the oven. This Model Magic is really light even when dried it says.

He got a multicolor package today, so we'll see.

Lisa we love Crayola here too. Will only use Crayola crayons. All others are inferior in quality.

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