Clay and Pottery Kits for Kids: What to Buy First
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If your kid has asked for a pottery wheel and you have no idea which one, this is for you.
Clay kits come in two kinds. The wheel kind, where they spin a bowl. And the sculpt kind, where they follow steps to build a little animal or a cupcake. Start by asking which one your kid is picturing.
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If They Want the Wheel
Both of these are kid-size wheels that use air dry clay, so there is no kiln and no oven. Both are listed for ages 8 to 12.
The pick: The Vinkp Pottery Wheel for Kids. It's a complete pottery and painting kit with air dry clay.
The pick: The Insnug Pottery Wheel for Kids. It comes with a 3 pack painting kit and air dry clay.
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If They Want to Follow Steps and Make Something Cute
These are the kits for the kid who wants a finished thing to show you. Each one comes with tools and step-by-step projects.
The pick: The Outivity Air Dry Clay Dessert Kit. Twelve colors and a dessert theme.
The pick: The Maxsolve Air Dry Clay Animals Kit. Twelve animals, with sculpting tools and tutorials.
If You're Thinking Ahead to Christmas
The kind of gift that gets used the same afternoon it's opened.
The pick: The CPNYOFBRO Christmas Air Dry Clay Kit. Twelve Christmas projects with tools and step-by-step tutorials.
The pick: The Clay Build-a-Snowman Kit, 9 pack. Small enough for stockings, class parties or a kids' table.
The One Thing That Saves Your Table
If you only add one thing to a clay kit, make it a mat. Clay, paint and water all end up on the table otherwise.
The pick: The LTYBYW Extra Large Silicone Craft Mat. It's 24 by 19 inches, waterproof, with raised sides to hold the mess in.
Before You Open the Box
Check the age on the box. Small tools and parts aren't for little siblings.
Air dry clay needs time. Plan on leaving projects out to dry before painting.
Seal the leftover clay. It dries out fast once it's open.
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