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product_id: 49426328
title: "DAS Terracotta Air-Hardening 500g Modelling Clay, For Professionals & Hobbyists"
brand: "das"
price: "4070 kr"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Das"
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# Dries in 12-24 hours Strong, crack-resistant finish Authentic Italian craftsmanship DAS Terracotta Air-Hardening 500g Modelling Clay, For Professionals & Hobbyists

**Brand:** das
**Price:** 4070 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Sculpt your vision, air-dry your legacy.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DAS Terracotta Air-Hardening 500g Modelling Clay, For Professionals & Hobbyists by das
- **How much does it cost?** 4070 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/49426328-das-terracotta-air-hardening-500g-modelling-clay-for-professionals-hobbyists)

## Best For

- das enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted das brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rapid Air-Hardening:** Get solid, durable sculptures in just 12-24 hours—no kiln needed.
- • **Versatile Decoration:** Customize your masterpiece with paints, pens, and varnish for a flawless finish.
- • **Trusted Italian Quality:** Crafted in Italy with a 2-year warranty—join thousands of creators who demand the best.
- • **Premium Terracotta Texture:** Smooth, fine-grain clay that balances malleability with durability for expert control.
- • **Unmatched Strength & Detail:** Create crack-resistant, professional-grade models that stand the test of time.

## Overview

DAS Terracotta Air-Hardening Clay is a 500g premium modeling material made in Italy, designed for professionals and hobbyists seeking strong, crack-resistant sculptures. It air-dries within 12-24 hours, offering a fine, smooth texture ideal for detailed work and versatile decoration with paints and varnishes. Backed by a 2-year warranty and trusted by over 70,000 users, this clay transforms creative ideas into lasting art without the need for firing.

## Description

Mineral-based, self-hardening clay dries in 12-24 hrs for solid, strong objects. Fine, even texture smooths easily to cover surfaces. Decorate with paints, pens, varnish.

Review: The best clay I've ever used - Works like magic... I bought this after some clay projects of mine using a different clay crumbled and cracked. The pieces I build are all highly detailed and prone to breakage so require a good clay. I bought this in the hopes of rebuilding them and smoothing the cracks... It was certainly worth it, it dried very quickly, is strong, and has saved multiple projects, they went from crumbling messes to strong sculptures that are now ready to paint within a matter of hours plus the new models I have built from it have not cracked at all. It's a little denser and harder to mold than your average air dry clay and I don't know what it's made of, it's not quite so easy to work with, though still soft enough to be maluable it requires a little patience, but whatever this formula is - it's another breed of clay entirely!!!
Review: Great for all levels! - Purchased to make a mini statue for my friend. I am new to modeling and it came out amazing! The clay is a bit sticky and messy i have to say, but i was able to clean up with a wet cloth. The colour was as adverised and dried the same but a bit dusty. I found it cracked less when air dried rather than oven dried. It was a little heavy but not unexpected for this type of clay. Overall the final resuly looked really good and pretty high quality. I now buy this regularly from my local art store.

## Features

- Warning:Not suitable for children under 3 years. For use under adult supervision
- Warning:To be used under the direct supervision of an adult
- Dries in 12-24 hours
- For solid and strong objects and cover up
- Can be decorated with poster paint, multisurface fibre pens and varnish
- Made in Italy

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000J40MU0 |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Age range (description) | All Ages |
| Best Sellers Rank | 32 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 1 in Clay |
| Brand | DAS |
| Brand Name | DAS |
| Colour | Terracotta |
| Country Of Origin | Italy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 71,014 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Dexterity, Sensory Play |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00499994529497, 08000144043002, 08000144043798 |
| Included Components | Art and Craft |
| Item Dimensions | 30.7 x 20.6 x 17.1 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 500 Grams |
| Item height | 6.75 inches |
| Item weight | 500 Grams |
| Manufacturer | DAS |
| Material | Terracotta |
| Material Type | Terracotta |
| Model Name | Das |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Air Drying |
| Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Modeling |
| UPC | 798804494957 499994529497 |
| Unit Count | 500.0 Grams |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** All Ages
- **Brand:** DAS
- **Colour:** Terracotta
- **Educational objective:** Dexterity, Sensory Play
- **Included components:** Art and Craft
- **Item weight:** 500 Grams
- **Material:** Terracotta
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Recommended uses for product:** Modeling
- **Special feature:** Air Drying

## Images

![DAS Terracotta Air-Hardening 500g Modelling Clay, For Professionals & Hobbyists - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SI2h0A-xL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What are the ingredients please? It has a very strong chemical smell. Unpleasant so I wonder if it is toxic**
A: I have since used mine so I don't know what's written on the pack but I did a search and it just says that it contains no softeners, only vegetable binders. I didn't think it smelt toxic, it smelled natural to me. Perhaps write to the manufacturer to ask what else is in it?

**Q: After modelling and air drying for a day, will this clay disperse when immersed in water?**
A: Normally not, it can resist to the water for some hours

**Q: Is this clay biodegradable? I’d like one without the usual nylon fibres...**
A: Hi there, it doesn't say anything on the packet. Thanks Peter

**Q: how quickly does this clay set?**
A: Generally after 24 hours the clay is dry but it depends on what you are making and the thickness of your item. :)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best clay I've ever used
*by J***M on 7 September 2025*

Works like magic... I bought this after some clay projects of mine using a different clay crumbled and cracked. The pieces I build are all highly detailed and prone to breakage so require a good clay. I bought this in the hopes of rebuilding them and smoothing the cracks... It was certainly worth it, it dried very quickly, is strong, and has saved multiple projects, they went from crumbling messes to strong sculptures that are now ready to paint within a matter of hours plus the new models I have built from it have not cracked at all. It's a little denser and harder to mold than your average air dry clay and I don't know what it's made of, it's not quite so easy to work with, though still soft enough to be maluable it requires a little patience, but whatever this formula is - it's another breed of clay entirely!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for all levels!
*by D***Z on 31 December 2025*

Purchased to make a mini statue for my friend. I am new to modeling and it came out amazing! The clay is a bit sticky and messy i have to say, but i was able to clean up with a wet cloth. The colour was as adverised and dried the same but a bit dusty. I found it cracked less when air dried rather than oven dried. It was a little heavy but not unexpected for this type of clay. Overall the final resuly looked really good and pretty high quality. I now buy this regularly from my local art store.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Paper based clay that is great for kids
*by A***R on 20 December 2021*

This clay is not what i was expecting, but worked quite well in the end. There is no indication as to what the product is on the packaging and after searching online its still not perfectly clear. I was expecting some sort of strong smelling plastic based clay after reading some of the reviews, but its actually paper based and has no strong smell to it in my opinion. The price initially seemed great, but when you consider its mostly mushed paper, its not quite as good value as i first thought. The clay is quite hard to shape as the paper base seems to have some squishiness to it and it doesn't handle the same as a real clay would. Saying that, it is possible to create some fairly detailed sculptures with some time and patience. Adding more water helps to keep it pliable and helps with finer details. One benefit over other clays is that once it is dry you can file, sand and drill it. You can also wet it again and smooth over with your finger to get a smooth surface. I found painting on a watered down layer of PVA helped to seal the surface, so it would take paint a lot better. It does take a while to dry if you make thicker objects. Around 24h per CM of thickness according to some hobby sites and I'd say that was correct. Thicker projects will feel spongy and smooth after 24h and 48h it'll feel fully dry and hard, but the inside will still be soft and handling too roughly will crack the outer layer as I found out the hard way. Give it longer to be safe. If you do break it, you can mend it using some watered down clay to make a slurry and use it like a glue. Adding more clay after it has dried can also be done using the slurry, or just wetting the surface until it becomes sticky, then new clay will stick to it. I did read that using a fan or heat to speed up drying will cause cracks, but this wasn't the case for me in my testing with a few pieces. I put them behind my computers exhaust fan, which blows out warm air. The pieces dried faster and I didn't get any cracking. This was great for adding extra details after and being able to then sand them etc. Overall its an interesting medium that would be ideal for kids to play with and make some cool projects. Its a lot cheaper and easier than real clay as it doesn't need to be fired in a kiln, but being paper it means you can't use it for anything that would encounter moisture, which limits its uses somewhat. The long drying times could also be a major downside for some. I think the polymer clays could be a happy medium, but they're also a lot more expensive than this clay.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-24*