Critter Clay

Critter Clay

Critter Clay™ is the #1 choice of taxidermists & professionals worldwide because of its great detail, fine texture and low shrinkage rate. Critter Clay™ dries to a hard finish. It is a lightweight, extra strong, ready o use, moist, water-based modeling clay. Safe, non-shrinking, non-cracking and non-hazardous. Accepts all paints. Critter Clay™ is used in wildlife art studios, museums, schools, and motion picture studios

Products

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Features

  • Self-hardening / Air Drying
  • Multi-Purpose Synthetic Clay
  • 1 part product (no mixing is required)
  • Water-based Modeling Clay
  • Feeling of Plasticity
  • Dries to a hard finish
  • Lightweight when cured
  • Extra Strong!
  • 0-1% shrinkage rate
  • Great detail with fine texture
  • Safe, Non-hazardous
  • Gluten Free
  • Little or No Cracking
  • Freeze-thaw Stable
  • Easy to Use, Paint & Finish
  • Simple water cleanup

Directions

  • Ready to use out of the bag. Once exposed to air, Critter Clay™ begins to harden.
  • Critter Clay™ sticks best to a clean, textured, or roughed up surface.
  • Use water to wet fingers or tools, to feather, shape and add final details.
  • Air drying and curing time varies with size of project and working conditions. (*Drying and curing time is typically 2-6 days, depending on thickness, size and working conditions.)
  • Keep Critter Clay™ sealed in a plastic bag until you want it to dry and harden.
  • For extra shelf life, this product may be refrigerated or frozen. It is freeze-thaw stable.
  • Critter Clay™ accepts all paints.
  • Safe for children to use under adult supervision.

Uses

Taxidermy, classroom & youth camps, sculpting, industry. For mannequin building, glass eye setting, animal ear setting (taxidermy), childrens hand prints, coil, pinch & slab pots/vases, ceramic prototyping, unlimited project uses!

*If clay becomes somewhat dry due to an open bag, you may restore it with a couple squirts of pure water, then let it sit, sealed in the bag overnight. The less water you use, the better results you will have.

Why buy at FormX?

  • Dedication to Materials

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    For over thirty years we have sought out the highest quality modelling, moulding and casting materials from around the world.

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    From silicones and resins to Jesmonite and special effects materials — a curated range for professionals, artists and makers.

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    We ship from our warehouses in Amsterdam, Barcelona and Madrid to customers throughout Europe, from Greece up to Norway.

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    Founded in Amsterdam, FormX grew from a local art foundry into a major European supplier — with our roots firmly in the city.

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