Activa air-dry clay and sculpting supplies

What does Activa make?

Activa makes air-dry clay and hand-building supplies for artists and classrooms. Three Activa products are currently in our catalogue: one clay and two tools.

Which Activa product lines are in our catalogue?

• Activa Supreme air-dry clay: terracotta, 3.3 lb (1.5 kg), a self-hardening natural earth clay. The listing says ¼ in dries in 24 hours, meets ASTM D4236, is ACMI and AP Certified, and is made in Spain.
• Clay Roller Kit: a 10.5 in rolling board with roller and thickness rails for even slabs.
• Sculpting wheel: plastic, 10¾ in diameter, 1½ in deep, 30 lb capacity, with stainless ball bearings per the listing.

How does Activa compare with other brands?

Activa Supreme competes with Crayola (classroom buckets), DAS, FIMOair and Sculpey air-dry clay. Its listing stands out for stating ASTM D4236 and the AP seal. The roller kit is a compact alternative to separate rolling guides, and the plastic sculpting wheel is lighter than cast iron banding wheels from U.S. Art Supply and others, with a lower listed load.

Who should choose Activa?

Activa suits hand-builders and teachers who want a fine-grained air-dry clay with stated art-material labels, plus simple tools for even slabs and turning work. If you plan to fire in a kiln later, start with a kiln clay instead: air-dry clay cannot be fired.

Next steps: how to seal air-dry clay and pottery without a wheel.

Where does Activa appear on Clay at Home?

• Best air-dry clay and best clay for kids
• Best banding wheels and best slab rollers
• Air-dry vs polymer clay
• Hubs: no kiln needed and hand-building