CALPALMY 3.3 lbs Moldable Cosplay Foam Clay (White) – High Density and Hiqh Quality for Intricate Designs | Air Dries to Perfection for Cutting with a Knife or Rotary Tool, Sanding or Shaping

I got this clay as a first time animal suit maker--I'm making a Wendigo outfit for Halloween--and I needed to make adjustments to the skull I got commissioned, as well as the claws I ordered. Neither have come in yet, so I decided to test the clay out by making the paw pads for the claw hands. Easy to work with, stayed moist and malleable even after being left alone for a little while as I ate, and continued to be workable throughout the entire process. I left it overnight to dry, and to my pleasant surprise, it not only DIDN'T shrink, but puffed up just a bit! Which is excellent for what I need, considering they're going to be buried in faux fur. But the best part? It didn't lose shape or details when it puffed up. Those all remained the same. And I wasn't even aiming for details myself, considering I'll be sanding these down to smooth them out. I'll also be painting them! Anyways, I'm buying more for future projects. This stuff is honestly great, and for the price, it's an absolute steal. If you're thinking about getting this, I recommend you absolutely do.

Awesome cosplay foam clay!! taking it out of the package, it feels a bit like silly putty. i recommend kneading it very well (stretching it out and folding it on itself several times, until it's warmed up) I didn't do too good a job of flattening it, but it can do so very well - I was just in a hurry. It sands VERY well! I used a dremel, though regular sandpaper works as well - just takes a while to sand. It's important to note that it doesn't stay up on its own, this stuff works best when putting it on a base. I used upholstery foam. It doesn't stick too well before it dries, so I used a tiny bit of hot glue here and there to keep it in place. Once it dries it sticks perfect! Spray paint also works very well on it! I didn't even get through the entire package, i still have about 1/3 of it left for this giant cosplay skull i did. HIGHLY recommend this stuff. Important to note; this stuff takes a while to dry fully! I'd give it 3 full days before working on sanding or painting it. The thinner it is, the quicker it dries, though.

Overall, it's a great foam clay; the only issue is that it shrinks while drying. I recommend doing a test in advance to determine the shrinkage amount, especially if you are making a helmet, body armour, or something where the fit matters. It is easy to use, somewhat flexible when dry, and a lightweight but strong finished product. I recommend using a primer before painting.

I bought this foam for my girlfriend to use in making clay models of animals and masks, and it’s been absolutely amazing. The quality is top-notch and it's really easy to work with. She loves how versatile it is, allowing her to create detailed and intricate designs. It holds its shape well and provides a smooth surface for painting and finishing touches. While it is a bit on the expensive side, there's nothing else quite like it in terms of quality and usability. If you’re into crafting or model making, I highly recommend this foam. It’s perfect for a variety of projects and delivers great results every time!

I regularly cosplay and generally am always crafting. I've used a few types of foam clay and I've found this foam clay to be great for some type of projects over others. This particular brand has very wet, heavy clay and is very easy to shape and work with but due to its heaviness when wet it tends to droop and occasionally lose shape as it dries. Generally for small fine shapes I would rather use an oven bake clay like cosclay and even sculpey or other polymer clay. (or even a paper clay which imo hold smooth shapes better) Some other brands of foam clay have a bit more structure and dry a bit denser and shares the same traits most foam clay does. It can be difficult to blend, is very sticky so can only use burnished wood or metal tools without the clay sticking to tools. It doesn't hold detail super well - you have to overexaggerate details for them to remain sharp after drying. I really love this clay for organic shapes, as the stickiness, blending difficulty generally makes it good at giving a natural and organic look. I generally wouldn't recommend this clay over something like paper air dry clay over small crafts, or kids crafts but I will says it stickiness and softness make this a great option for a wide variety of crafts, especially cosplay. I've used it as a filler for cracks in foam work, used as a glue and various other applications. It dries very light, and will see how it holds up to heat manipulation and heat sealing.