I'm making a memorial for my project...should I use clay? If so, where can I buy it?

Question

Can you please show me the store please?

Answer 1

I agree that it depends a lot on what you're making, as well as it's size and shape. "Memorial" could mean a lot of things.

Polymer clays (Premo, Fimo, Kato, Cernit, Sculpey) must be baked in a oven at a low temperature (for about half an hour to an hour usually)... they can be used to make any item that's solid as long as it's not thicker than 1 1/4", but to make the clay thinner and also save on clay, you can also use something like tightly-wadded aluminum foil or a cardboard box, etc., etc., either permanently inside the object (and baked with it), or removed from it after baking, leaving a thick layer of clay rather than solid clay.

There are also various types and prices of "air-dry" clays you can buy (or you can make like salt dough clay or papier mache). The cheapest one to purchase would probably be Celluclay (it comes dry, to be mixed with water) if you don't mind a not-totally-smooth surface and don't want to sand it... but there are others that are already pre-made like Creative Paperclay or Mexican Art Clay, etc. Those all generally take about 24 hrs. to dry, and most will shrink some... various prices and textures.

I wouldn't suggest using "modeling clay" because it won't completely harden or dry, unless that wouldn't be a problem for what you're doing.

You should be able to buy any of those things at most craft (Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc.) or hobby stores (where model railroad and airplane models are also sold.


Good luck,

Diane B.

Answer 2

It depends what you are making and how big. A statue? A stepping stone? For tiny things, you can use polymer clay. For medium things, modeling clay. For large things, papier mache over a wire base.

Supplies for all of them are available in any craft store.
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Answer 3

yeah clay would be good to use you can go to any craft store like michaels or something :))