Polymer Clay & Clay: Versatile Materials for Every Maker
Clay is one of the most accessible and rewarding sculpting materials available. Whether you are working with oven-bake polymer clay for small, detailed pieces or air-dry clay for larger hand-built forms, DeSerres carries a selection of clays suited to a wide range of projects and skill levels. From jewellery and figurines to decorative objects and mixed media work, clay offers endless creative possibilities.
Polymer Clay vs. Air-Dry Clay: Which Should You Choose?
Polymer clay is an oven-bake material that remains workable until cured, making it ideal for detailed, small-scale work. It is available in a wide range of colours and can be blended, textured and shaped with precision. Once baked, it is durable, lightweight and can be sanded, painted and varnished. Air-dry clay hardens at room temperature without any heat source, making it accessible and convenient for all ages. It is well suited to hand-building, slab work and larger sculptural pieces. Air-dry clay can be painted once fully dry and is a popular choice for school projects, home décor and beginner sculptors. Both types of clay pair well with molds and sculpting tools for more refined results. Explore our Molds & Tools, Sculpting, Modeling & Casting and our full Crafts collection for more options.