Question 1

I am having trouble envisioning how much "two pounds" is?  I need enough for ten children to form a life-sized "hand."  How many packages should I order.

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My 2.2 pound block is much smaller than I thought it would be.  Since the other answer uses butter as an example, I will too - imagine 4 and a half maybe 5 sticks of butter.  My friend got a 5 pound box of air-hardening modeling clay (different brand) and that was about the size I was hoping for from this order.

Question 2

What is the life expectancy of something made from this clay? I've heard of other products becoming powder after a year.

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It is really hard to say how long it will last.  However, keep in mind that it is raw clay that is not being fired or changed in any way but other than letting the water evaporate out of it.  It will not last forever, but it could last anywhere from a few weeks to several years.  If you want something permanent, consider a ceramic clay that is fired in a kiln.

Question 3

Does the clay actually dry hard? As in solid and rock steady, or softer and crumbly.

Accepted Answer

Hard. Not hard as a rock; certainly breakable but not soft and not crumbly.  Good for plaque, tile, figurines, beads etc

Question 4

Will the clay dissolve in water after hardening?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does, but I have used a water safe glaze on it after painting and had no issues. I made a sponge bowl for my clay work just to see if it would work and so far after 6 months of use the water has not damaged the sculpture. 
I am not sure that I would submerge the clay form, or keep liquid in it all the time, but it seems to be resistant with the proper glazes.

ASIN	B000J445XA
Age Range Description	12 years +
Brand Name	DAS
Color	White
Country of Publication	USA
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (17,469)
Educational Objective	Creative Skill
Global Trade Identification Number	08000144074112
Included Components	17.6oz of clay or 1.1 lbs of clay
Item Dimensions	30.7 x 20.6 x 17.1 centimeters
Item Type Name	Modelling clay
Item Weight	0.5 Kilograms
Manufacturer	DAS
Manufacturer Part Number	387000
Material Type	Clay
Model Name	DAS Air-Hardening Modeling Clay
Model Number	387000
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Self-hardening
Recommended Uses For Product	Modeling
UPC	072067003102 798804440626 799198653432 798525975131
Unit Count	500 Grams

DAS CLAY DAS PRONTO WHITE 1.1 LBS

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