Description
These colourful modelling clay sticks give young makers twelve shades to roll, squash and shape, running from crisp white and sunny yellow right through to brown and black. Each ribbed stick measures about 13.5cm long, 1.2cm wide and 0.3cm thick, a slim, flat size that small hands can hold easily and pull into smaller pieces. The colours included are black, brown, purple, light blue, dark green, light green, dark blue, red-orange, red, orange, yellow and white, so there is a shade ready for grass, sky, fur, petals or a pair of eyes. Fine grooves run along the length of every stick, and the colours are bright and clear, which makes choosing the next one half the fun.
We think it belongs on the kitchen table on a rainy afternoon, in the playroom craft box or on a desk beside the colouring pencils. It suits children who like making things with their hands: rolling long snakes, pressing out flat leaves, modelling little animals or building a tiny spotted toadstool on a green base. Because every colour comes as its own stick, it is easy to hand out a few shades at a time when friends are sharing, or to keep the white and black aside for eyes and fine details.
The sticks are made of clay and arrive side by side on a bright turquoise card sleeve with a window at the front, so the colours are in view before it is opened. We suggest modelling on a mat or a sheet of paper, wiping the table with a damp cloth afterwards and keeping unused clay in a small lidded box so the colours stay tidy between sessions. As a present for a child who loves to make things, it needs very little fuss to wrap, and a rolling pin and a few biscuit cutters from the kitchen drawer make a lovely addition.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Clay |
| Length |
13.5cm |
| Width |
1.2cm |
| Height |
0.3cm |
| Weight |
0.102KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
How big is each stick of modelling clay?
Each stick measures about 13.5cm long, 1.2cm wide and 0.3cm thick, a slim, flat size that small hands can hold and pull apart.
Which colours are included?
There are twelve colours, one stick of each: black, brown, purple, light blue, dark green, light green, dark blue, red-orange, red, orange, yellow and white.
What is the modelling clay made of?
The sticks are made of clay, ready for rolling, pressing and shaping by hand into little models, figures and patterns at the table.
Does it make a good present for a child who loves crafts?
We think so. It comes on a bright turquoise card sleeve with a window showing the colours, so it looks cheerful and is easy to wrap.
How should I tidy up after a modelling session?
We suggest working on a mat or a sheet of paper, then wiping the table with a damp cloth and keeping unused clay in a small lidded box.