Modelling & Mosaics

Get ready to create your next modelling or mosaic masterpiece with these marvelous ideas!

Modelling Tips

  • All you really need is a bit of creativity to work with clay, decide on a subject and mould away!
  • Step 1Although you can use your hands to mould the clay, modelling tools also help to get into tight spots and refine features a bit more
  • Step 2Crayola® Model Magic® is ideal for mixing and experimenting with colours. Mix red, blue and yellow clay to make all the colours in the rainbow!! Alternatively, make your model from white clay and once dry, colour with markers or paint!
  • Step 3Before you start your modelling, decide what purpose you want your model to serve because there are two types of clay: Air Drying and Non-hardening.
  • Step 4There are two types of air drying clays, one becomes very light and has a texture like paper once dry (CleverPatchâ„¢ Super Light Air Dry Clay & Crayola® Model Magic®) others are heavy, can be painted and varnished for decoration (DAS® Clay). Store air hardening clays in an air tight container so they don’t dry out before they are used.
  • Step 5Non-hardening clays allow you to sculpt over and over again.

Materials used in this activity

Crayola Model Magic Bucket - White - 900g
Optional
Product Code: 10199
EACH $65.99 (inc GST) $59.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $49.49 (inc GST) $44.99 (ex GST)          
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DAS Clay - Terracotta - 1kg Pack
Optional
Product Code: 10387
EACH $27.49 (inc GST) $24.99 (ex GST)
12 or more $20.61 (inc GST) $18.74 (ex GST)          
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DAS Clay - White - 1kg Pack
Optional
Product Code: 10388
EACH $27.49 (inc GST) $24.99 (ex GST)
12 or more $20.61 (inc GST) $18.74 (ex GST)          
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Crayola Model Magic Bucket - Coloured - 900g
Optional
Product Code: 13741
EACH $65.99 (inc GST) $59.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $49.49 (inc GST) $44.99 (ex GST)          
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Pottery Tool Kit - Pack of 8
Optional
Product Code: 17273
EACH $18.69 (inc GST) $16.99 (ex GST)
4 or more $13.08 (inc GST) $11.89 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Permanent Markers - Coloured - Pack of 10
Optional
Product Code: 20276
EACH $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)
10 or more $10.71 (inc GST) $9.74 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Super Light Air Dry Clay - Pack of 24
Optional
Product Code: 20547
EACH $27.49 (inc GST) $24.99 (ex GST)
5 to 9 $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST) 10 or more $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)
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Clay Tools - Set of 14
Optional
Product Code: 20768
EACH $7.69 (inc GST) $6.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $5.38 (inc GST) $4.89 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Acrylic Paint Tubes - 75ml - Set of 14 Colours
Optional
Product Code: 20811
EACH $52.47 (inc GST) $47.70 (ex GST)
3 or more $41.47 (inc GST) $37.70 (ex GST)          
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