How fast does the clay dry out?
After you open the package, the clay begins to dry very quickly. Because the piece is small, it doesn’t have much mass, and depending on the humidty, it can dry very fast. Tightly re-wrap the clay that you are not using. Use water and a moist brush to lightly hydrate the Art Clay while you shape your work. Keeping the clay covered with something moist will let you put it down momentarily. A small spray bottle of water is also very helpful.