DAS Modelling Clay 500g – Terracotta

Name: DAS Modelling Clay 500g – Terracotta
Brand: DAS
SKU: 2335
Price: 4.99 GBP
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View · Overview

Product overview

DAS Terracotta is a 500 g air-hardening modelling clay whose natural colour is intended for terracotta-like objects without baking. It can be formed by hand, worked with tools and used over supports including wood, metal or glass. Drying takes place in room air and varies with the thickness of the piece. After hardening, the material remains suitable for filing, polishing and sanding, while the finished form can be decorated with paints or multi-surface markers.

The terracotta body supplies the finished object's earthen base colour without requiring a coloured coating beneath later decoration.
FILA identifies Dario Sala as the inventor of DAS and dates the Italian modelling clay to 1963.
The pack and the maker's product page state that the clay is made in Italy.
Fresh material can be smoothed during shaping to refine contours and connections before it hardens.
Dry work can be further adjusted mechanically with files, abrasives or polishing tools.

Notes · Q & A

Air-dry or oven-bake clay — which should I choose?

Air-dry clay hardens through exposure to room air, so it needs no oven but requires time for moisture to leave the material. Oven-bake clay remains workable until heated and usually becomes rigid after baking. Choose according to the finished part: air-dry foam clays may retain some flexibility, while baked polymer clays are selected for a hard sculpted result.

How long does air-dry clay take to dry, and can I speed it up?

Drying time depends mainly on the thickness of the piece, airflow and the product's own formulation. Check the figure published on the individual product page, and build deep forms in manageable layers rather than trying to force a thick mass to dry quickly. Avoid strong heat unless the maker specifically recommends it, as rapid surface drying can trap moisture inside.

Can I paint air-dry clay, and does it need a primer?

Most air-dry modelling clays can be painted once they are fully dry, but the product instructions should decide the paint system. A primer improves adhesion and gives a more consistent surface. Where the finished model bends or flexes, use a flexible paint layer so the coating can move with the material instead of cracking.

How do I stop an opened pack drying out?

Press unused material back into its original resealable pack and remove as much trapped air as practical before closing it. Keep the pack sealed, away from direct heat and moving air. If a work session must stop, cover the unfinished piece tightly so exposed surfaces do not begin drying before you are ready to continue shaping.

Notes · Logistics

Shipping

Orders placed before 3pm (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day. UK delivery is by Royal Mail 24 Tracked. Free UK delivery on orders over £70. International delivery available via Royal Mail International Tracked or courier.

Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

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