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Clay, plasticine, and play-doh are suitable materials for modeling and sculpting. However, it is essential to know the suitability of each of these materials.

Unlike play-doh, Clay does not crumble or dry out. Your beautiful creations will therefore last longer without damage. Modeling Clay is also available in a variety of colors.

Instead, you should use very low heat in an oven to avoid damaging your play-doh sculpture. This technique will allow you to preserve some of your kid’s best play-doh creations.

If you use play-doh to sculpt, it would be best to model different pieces and join them together. For example, if you are carving a human, sculpt the head, arms, and body separately, then join them to form your human body. Play-dough is not the best medium for sculpting because it dries out and crumbles after some time. However, you can use Play-doh to sculpt temporary pieces, and you don’t intend to keep them for long. The significant difference between Play-doh and Clay is that Play-doh is water-based while Clay is oil-based. Despite being used for modeling, both materials have different ages of suitability. Clay holds its shape longer, while Play-doh is best for temporary creations. Preschools always have Clay or play-doh and have gone to the extent of including them in children’s art activities. I will explain why play-doh is a good substitute for Clay. Since Clay is oil-based, it will leave an oily residue on surfaces that it touches. Therefore, I recommend you carefully choose a suitable surface to work on and be cautious with wood surfaces. However, soap and water will clean up the residue.Plasticine is not air-dried and should not be fired. Plasticine melts when exposed to heat. Play-doh can be baked in an oven over low heat so that it retains its shape better. Play-doh is a malleable dough made of flour, water, and salt. It is soft and comes in many colors. You can mold this dough into whatever creation you want and let it air-dry. Play-doh was created for children to play with and not to be fired in a kiln. However, you can gently bake it in an oven to make it harder. Although Play-doh sculptures will not last forever, the material is soft and best for younger kids. Kids around two years can develop their motor skills by using play-doh to mold different shapes.