CiaraQ 24-Color Polymer Clay Kit – Mini Modeling Clay for Kids & Beginners

I bought this awhile back, and am finally getting around to writing a review. The pieces are definitely small. I usually divide my Sculpey Premo bars into 12 equal sections, and one of these pieces of clay is equal to 2 pieces, or a 6? of the Premo clay. I like using it for small items, like magnets and worry stones. I was pleasantly surprised to find that thinner pieces are still a bit flexible after baking, just like the more professional clay brands. The texture is sort of bouncey. I probably wouldn't use this for jewelry, but it works fine for the types of projects I mentioned above, or you can mix or marble a few colors to make cool trinket dishes. I could give or take on the included tools, but I've been building up my clay and tool supplies over the last couple year, and use my preferred tools with this clay. I'd say the tools are fine for kids, or someone who just wants to have a play around to see if they're interested in working with clay more seriously. I'm glad I didn't start out with this brand, as there are higher quality ones out there, but it's a fun addition to my clay invintory.

Beautiful colors. Came with 3 lil clay tools. Son is excited to make magnets with this for presents.

REVISION: The seller, who sent the wrong package refunded us. Raised the stars because it feels like a mistake that was corrected, and that a child could appreciate the item. The seller had two weight descriptions: 264g and 250g, with 0.39oz (11g) blocks. The package they sent says 240g. The seller showed a box that states 8+. Box received stated 3+. Ordered this "24 color" set, based on the image the seller showed of the package and the 24 colors. I needed the medium gray, light gray, white and black for a project. Shown were subtle, warm tones. There were also soft jades, purples and blues in their image. Received harsh cold bright colors. Dark cold gray instead of the soft medium gray or soft light gray. Bright/harsh/cold magentas, blues, green, yellow, blues, neon orange, muddy maroon, BROWN, and bubble gum pinks. No dark purple. No soft jades, No light/warm blues. The packaging was not the same as shown in the photos. The inner plastic that held the tray had a slit in it. Who took out the good colors? The "included tools", not close to what seller's photos had. They are in a similar pink. 1) Resembles the butter knife looking tool. Not as curved and has a ring on the end. 2) A thicker and blunt 'scooper', without a grip and with a ball on the other end instead of a point. The 'ball' could not really be used to indent a hole into your clay, because it has a sloppy plastic end on it, that looks like it was snapped off of a mold. 3) An angled spatula with a grip. Same useless ball on the end, no point, and the spatula has a bumpy edge instead of a nice smooth edge. The bumps are not defined enough to design with. It included a "project book", lol. It is a double-sided piece of paper that is 8" wide by 5" tall, with images of shapes used in four different items. Note that none of the items in the "project book", or on the seller's page, could be created with the colors received, and/or the small amount of each color block. There is always a plus for some people... This package could be used for making beads, if you do not mind receiving random colors to create with and would be an ok price for making a few beads.

Each block is small but they aren’t too small! I got this to make spindle whorls for spinning yarn and the size of each block is perfect for that. For anyone who’s concerned about the size- get a larger amount of white or any color to make a base and then use these small amounts of color to cover your base. The moldability of this clay is good too. After you work it a little (it starts hard and stiff) it becomes very easy to work with. One bad thing is that if I work it too long it starts sticking to my hands. Apparently rolling it flat and putting paper on top can help this. Or just set it down for a bit and it’s good to go after working it again. It’s easier than I thought it would be to bake!

Pretty colors, easy to work with. However, baking this stuff to dry it out?! Wow! Total fail! I was doing buttons about 1/8” thick, and earrings and a broach: thickness under 1/4”. Kept baking 15 minutes? No. Baked again. 15 more minutes? No. At this point I opted to air dry it, as I did not want to risk an oven fire. Put in bright California sun over 75 degrees for days: still bendable. How the heck do you get this stuff to dry hard? Not buying this brand again.

Absolutely wonderful! My kids enjoyed this will order again soon.

Love this so much!! Has so much in it and last forever.

This polymer clay set isn't too bad. The clay though, tends to be rather sticky and hard to work with for beginners... The colors are ok. You can make quite a few different small things. It doesn't really have a strong smell which is good, but the baking method seems a little complicated so we haven't actually baked any. It might smell in the oven. Probably wouldn't purchase again.

Arriver en très bon état. Morceaux plus petits que ce que je croyais, mais parfait pour des petits projets comme les miens. La pâte a l’air souple et facile à manipuler. Le choix de couleur est génial. Les outils et accessoires qui viennent avec ont l’air cheep mais pas trop mal. Le boîtier est cheep mais pratique. Bon rapport qualité prix selon moi !

Bright colourful and good to use

Awesome clay kit! So many different colours and was good for baking aswell!

The clay is very easy for kids to use, and the 24 colours provides plenty ideas for creativity. Comes with sculpting tools and an idea booklet, so there’s no need to purchase extras separately. The only downside is that it can be quite difficult to remove from hands using just soap and water — I had to use olive oil to fully clean it off my child’s hands. It can also stain surfaces, so it’s best used on a silicone mat or a bench you don’t mind getting marked.