Every size and shade we carry, with prices re-checked against the live listing
A true flat black for eyes, hooves, wheels and the outlines that make a shape readable.
| Shelf | Clay by the color |
|---|---|
| Shade | Black |
| Format | Sealed bag, one shade |
| Weight | About 1.1 lb |
| Drying | Air dry, 24 to 48 hours, no oven |
| Finish | Light and slightly yielding when dry |
| Rating | 4.1 out of 5 from 599 ratings |
| Price we last confirmed | $14.99 |
Black is the color families consume in the smallest amounts and run out of fastest. A set of eyes takes a piece the size of a pea; a zebra's stripes take a little more; a whole black object is rare. What makes a pound of it worth having is that every other project quietly needs some, and the alternative is cannibalising a multi-color kit until it has a hole in it.
It is also the shade that does the most work as an ingredient. A pinch kneaded into brown gives bark, into green gives the deep shadow under leaves, into red gives something much closer to a real apple. Keep the amounts small, because black takes over fast.
Rolled between a finger and thumb this clay makes a clean sphere small enough for an eye, and it sticks to a dry surface with light pressure alone. For anything finer, a blunt point does more than a fingernail; the kits in our tubs and kits shelf arrive with the right shapes if there are none in the house.
One honest warning that applies to black more than to pale shades: it marks pale clay and it marks hands. Work the black last in a session, or wash between colors, and nothing goes gray.
Small black details dry within a few hours because they are small, which is convenient when they are the last thing added to an otherwise finished piece. The dry surface is matt rather than glossy; a brush-on gloss sealer makes an eye look wet and alive, which is a disproportionately good trick for the effort.
From buyers
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★★★★★
I needed this for a winter conversion on a dollhouse kit. It's a bit gooey at first but when it dries out just a little it's very easy to work with; stays nice and bright white. You can use a wet finger to smooth it out, Attaching a photo of my project! Was exactly what I needed.
Ian S. Horst · September 12, 2026
★★★★★
I enjoy working with this clay. would highly recommend. I use it for making doll heads and hands.
Rubysunshineditmore · August 6, 2026
★★★★☆
Clay is soft and moist to the touch, starts drying quickly within 5 minutes of working with it, starts cracking, is excellent clay but must work quickly , do not take out more than what you need at a given time
DMS · March 30, 2026
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