AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS

The clay itself is really nice to work with—soft, lightweight, and not sticky at all. The colors are bright and mixable, and it smells way better than most kids’ clays. The figures dry into cute little keepsakes that hold their shape without cracking, which is a big plus.The most frustrating part is that the entire set depends on the app. There are no paper instructions at all, and you can’t access the tutorials without scanning the code and going through the setup process. If you’re not into app-based toys, or if your kid doesn’t have a device, that’s a headache right from the start. I also didn’t love that the app pushes pretty hard for you to make an account, even though you can technically skip it.The tools they assume you’ll have—like a sculpting tool or even a pencil—aren’t included. The clay sticks to the pencil lead, so using something metal works better. Older kids will probably handle the guided steps easily, but younger ones may struggle to make the shapes look like the pictures without help.Overall, the clay quality is great and the animals are cute, but the app-only instructions and missing tools hold it back. Good activity if you’re okay with the tech requirement; not ideal if you want something straightforward out of the box.

This clay set is fun! It comes with all the colors you will need to make a couple animals. It air dries to create a cute little critters. The clay is very soft and easy to work with. It feels light and dries nicely. This would make a fun art gift for any age at a reasonable price. The clay dries nicely and feels durable enough so it wont fall apart. Keep in mind you will need to download an app to get to the tutorial on how to make the displayed creatures. Or you can make your own and use your imagination.

We got the Hey Clay Australian Animals kit specifically for a trip, and it was a brilliant success.The six tubs of clay are lightweight, vibrant, and pack easily into a suitcase. We like that the clay are soft to the touch! The best feature is the app-based tutorial. The lifetime access code provides clear, step-by-step visual guidance that is simple and direct.The app works offline for us, but you must download the tutorials beforehand. Just tap each animal and wait for the loading bar to finish. Once done, you have full access without any internet connection. This was a lifesaver on the plane and in areas with poor wifi.Highly recommended for keeping kids creatively entertained on the go, with no paper instructions to lose! This also works perfect as gift for kids who love creating.

This kit comes with all of the clay to make 3 Australian animals. You download the “Hey Clay” app and put in the enclosed code and get unlimited access to the Australian animals tutorials which includes 3 additional animals. The additional animals require different colors than what was included in the kit, but it is nice to have access to the additional content. There is also a code for a 1 month trial of unlimited access to their full library of tutorials.The 7 year old that I purchased this for really liked the tutorials. They give step by step directions that you progress to the next step by clicking when you are ready for the next step. He preferred that over the video style art tutorials that have to be paused if you need more time. The audio in the tutorials is clearly computer generated but is still easy for children to understand and follow, and does a good job explaining and demonstrating the steps. While all of the clay is provided, it does call for a sculpting tool for at least 1 step and that is not provided in the kit. It also calls for using a pencil to help make indents in the clay, but he found that the clay stuck to the pencil lead, so we switched to a metal knitting needle instead which worked better.I was impressed at how easily the 7 year old was able to independently follow the tutorials and successfully make the sculptures. The ones that he made are 2 to 3 inches tall, and there is plenty of clay to make another one or two of similar sizes.The only thing that I didn’t love about it is that it pushes pretty hard to create an account with an email. There is a way to bypass that, but it warns that you may lose access to the videos if you do not create the account.While this is relatively standard practice, I don't love that policy on principle.

This kids' modeling clay set is designed as an accessible, low-mess option for young creators.The packaging is very good, with airtight lids that prevent drying and allow for easy storage and reuse of unused clay.The colors are bright and vibrant, providing good visual appeal. The clay itself is soft and pliable when first opened, making it straightforward for children's hands to shape.Once fully dried, the material becomes lightweight and non-sticky. It maintains its form without deformation and retains its color, showing no discoloration.The included app is packed with engaging, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions—perfect for turning beginners into confident little artists!The clay is best suited for smaller figures or simple projects, as it begins to dry during longer sessions, becoming stiff and harder to manipulate. For extended play or pauses and breaks, lightly misting with water or wrapping sections in a damp cloth can effectively revive pliability and extend work time (apply the water sparingly).Basic sculpting tools are not included but pose no big deal, as they can be replaced with household items like toothpicks for fine details or plastic knives for cutting and smoothing.This clay kit earns 5/5 stars. It supports engaging, hands-on play and creative fun; it's a great choice for introductory sculpting.

This clay set really exceeded my expectations.The packaging is well thought out- fun, organized, & gift-worthy!The amount of clay is nice for several projects and even nicer is the lightweight, easy-to-open plastic tubs that it comes in. Usually clay sets from Amazon come in plastic bags (sometimes resealable, sometimes not), so the containers were a pleasant surprise. The clay is also imprinted with cute smiley faces. It's the small touches that are super impressive!The app that you're encouraged to download is a MUST. It's so user friendly and cute-- the animations are really sweet and it has a great little jingle plus easy to follow instructions for whatever set you have.The clay itself is buttery soft. Almost a slime hybrid that is just as fun to play with offhandedly as a sort of a "fidget", as it is to create with. As smooth and silky as it is, it's also easily moldable and holds its shape!Overall this set is a hit whose price is reasonable for the quality,app access, & aesthetics. Love this find!!

Best fun and easy, we use magnets and put them on the fridge

This clay modeling kit was quite a bit of fun for my 4 and 5 year old, as well as myself! In fact, having 3 project animals inside the box worked out great for us! It was hard to choose who would work on what -- each one was adorable, charming, and delightfully weird.The instructions are locked behind an app, which isn't my favorite. Everyone wants you to download their app these days from grocery stores to restaurants to schools to utility companies... and my poor phone is pretty bogged down trying to keep up. However, after I sighed at it and begrudgingly downloaded it and set up an account, I do have to admit that it has some pretty cool effects. My kids enjoyed the silly nature of the instructions.But app access is problematic in another way too -- with the three of us working together on this, my singular phone was not enough. I actually had to go get my tablet and pry my husband's phone from him too. Three devices for three animals definitely felt like a bit much.The clay itself was beautiful. Bold colors, smooth texture, and a soft springiness to it. It didn't stick to hands and was easy to work with! However, as we were fighting over my phone (and before I thought to get two other devices involved), I guess quite some time elapsed and the texture of the clay changed -- it started to dry and become more difficult to work with and developing cracks. Being air dry clay, I guess this makes sense... but I would have liked it if we had more time to manipulate it without it changing.So overall, fun! Worth it! We love the quirky, janky animals we produced! The instruction system was a little bit annoying, but still cute. And if you work fairly fast, you won't have any issues with clay quality and texture.

I bought Hey Clay for all my grandkids for Christmas this year. They are a hit! All my grandchildren love them! It's hard to find quality clay projects like these. Thank you Hey Clay!

We absolutely love this HEY CLAY set. It's a brilliant, screen-free activity that kept my 5-year-old completely engaged and allowed him to be truly be creative. The packaging is well thought out and you get individual containers of colored clay. The clay itself is incredibly soft, lightweight, and essentially mess-free. It doesn't stick to hands or surfaces and has no strong odor. Following the simple, colorful guides in the companion app (which we briefly used for inspiration, though the kit is great on its own) made it easy to try sculpting the Koala, Kangaroo, and Platypus. Love that it is air-dry too. The figures dry and harden within 48 hours or so. It's a wonderful way to boost fine motor skills and imagination and an excellent value for the price. Highly recommended!

This air-dry clay kit is a fun and creative activity for kids. It includes six vibrant cans of soft, non-sticky clay and step-by-step instructions to make three Australian animals: Koala, Kangaroo, and Platypus. Once dried, the creations harden into displayable figurines, giving kids a sense of accomplishment. The clay is non-toxic and easy for young hands to shape, though younger children may need some adult guidance. A great way to encourage fine-motor skills, imagination, and hands-on play.