Polymer clays are great for beads and jewelry.
Working with clay is a great way for kids to express their creativity while crafting fun items such as beads and jewelry. Here Crafty Kids guest Linda Watson gives a crash course on working with different types of clay and explains which types work best for various projects. Of the many types of clay on the market, modeling clay, air-dry clay and polymer clay are the three types most commonly used in crafting. The various types are defined by how long the clay takes to dry, how hard it sets and how easy it is to work with. Modeling clay, such as Play Dough, is the easiest to use and doesn't harden.