modelling clay
Shapeable craft material
Modelling clay is a soft, pliable material used to sculpt shapes by hand.
Children use it for art projects; professionals use specialized varieties for prototypes, animation, and fine art.
Unlike pottery clay, most modelling clay doesn't harden permanently—it stays workable or can be rebaked.
Also spelled modeling clay.
Large repeated-unit molecule
- plasticineNon-drying sculpting compound
- Play-DohBranded children's sculpting compound
- air-dryLet moisture evaporate naturally
- oil-basedUsing petroleum as solvent
water-based · ceramic · earthenware · stoneware · porcelain · terracotta · bentonite
Capable of bending easily
- malleableCapable of being shaped
- softYielding to touch
- workableAble to be implemented
- moldableCapable of being shaped
flexible · shapeable · non-toxic · reusable · smooth · firm · elastic · sticky
Squeezing tightly between fingers
- coilingLooping around repeatedly
- slabbingCutting into thick sheets
- sculptingShaping material into forms
- shapingGiving something its form
smoothing · blending · scoring · joining · rolling · flattening · texturing · armature
Rotating cylindrical tool
- cutterOne who severs
- stylusPointed implement for marking
- wireThin metallic conductor
- mouldShaping cavity or fungus
extruder · needle · spatula · knife · stamp · work surface · shaper
Shaped three-dimensional art
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- miniaturesTiny representations of larger things
prototypes · educational · therapy · animation · claymation · stop-motion · keepsakes · handprints
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- plasticineNon-drying sculpting compound
- Play-DohBranded children's sculpting compound
- air-dryLet moisture evaporate naturally
oil-based · water-based · ceramic · earthenware · stoneware · porcelain · terracotta · bentonite
pliable
Capable of bending easily
moldable · flexible · shapeable · non-toxic · reusable · smooth · firm · elastic · sticky · drying
pinching
Squeezing tightly between fingers
- coilingLooping around repeatedly
- slabbingCutting into thick sheets
- sculptingShaping material into forms
shaping · smoothing · blending · scoring · joining · rolling · flattening · texturing · armature · maquette
roller
Rotating cylindrical tool
mould · extruder · needle · spatula · knife · stamp · work surface · shaper
sculpture
Shaped three-dimensional art
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
miniatures · prototypes · educational · therapy · animation · claymation · stop-motion · keepsakes · handprints · beads
modelling clayterracotta
Fired reddish-brown ceramic
porcelain · fired clay · pottery · concrete · stoneware
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