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Which is safer, ultra light clay or plasticine

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  • Release time: 2024-10-12

Both plasticine and ultra light clay have strong plasticity, and playing with them can develop children's brains, play a role in puzzle solving, and cultivate their hands-on and creative abilities. However, I believe many parents cannot distinguish the difference between these two toys and which one is safer.

1. Hand feel light and heavy

Ultra light clay is lighter than plasticine, and works made from plasticine cannot be stored for a long time as they may dry and crack. Ultra light clay can be retained for a long time after drying and shaping, but it is also afraid of sharp objects and humid environments. Clay is light and can float on the surface of the water, while plasticine is heavy and sinks to the bottom of the water. Both have also developed rich colors and can achieve various mixed color shapes.

In terms of texture, ultra light clay will be more delicate, with greater viscosity and better plasticity than rubber clay. And high-quality ultra light clay will not fade when touched. But relatively speaking, the price of ultra light clay will be higher.

2. Molding ability

Ultra light clay also has better ductility, while rubber clay cannot be stretched very long. Clay easily sticks to each other, while rubber has almost no stickiness. Rubber clay does not have as good toughness as clay. Clay can be compressed into thin sheets and patterns can be cut with tools such as scissors. Products made from clay can air dry naturally and cannot be burned or baked. Works can be kept for a long time, and unused works can be softened and reused.

3. Safety level

Ultra light clay is safer and more reliable than rubber putty. Ultra light clay is a water-soluble pulp slurry that is non greasy, non-toxic, odorless, and safe and environmentally friendly. However, traditional rubber pads are oil soluble dough with a stimulating odor, so a large amount of flavoring agents are added during the production process to adjust them. The use of these chemicals can also cause oily hands and harm to children's bodies.

4. Color difference

Ultra light clay has bright and pure colors, and can be adjusted freely like watercolor. Putting clay of different colors together and gently kneading them can turn into a third color, making the resulting artwork more colorful and realistic. Traditional rubber pads mostly come in only a few colors, and cannot be evenly mixed between two colors. If multiple colors of rubber pads are mixed together, the color will turn brown.

5. Which one is safer

Ultra light clay is safer than plasticine, which is generally toxic, while light clay itself is safe and non-toxic. If you want to do handicrafts, I personally recommend ultra light clay. The cost-effectiveness of domestically produced clay is also quite high, but be careful to avoid dust when using it. Clay can pull for a long time, but rubber clay cannot. Clay easily sticks to each other, while rubber has almost no stickiness. Clay is light and can float on the surface of the water, while plasticine is heavy and sinks to the bottom of the water.

Clay has good toughness, while plasticine does not. Clay can be pressed into thin sheets and patterns can be cut using tools such as scissors. Products made from clay can air dry naturally and cannot be burned or baked. Works can be kept for a long time, and unused works can be softened and reused.

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