Review: Do Art Coloring with Clay

If you are looking for a unique medium to ignite your child's creativity, the Do Art Coloring with Clay kit from Faber-Castell is a brilliant departure from traditional crayons and markers. Unlike standard play dough, this kit uses high-quality modeling clay that allows children to "paint" with texture. The set is impressively generous, providing four distinct projects, a wide array of vibrant clay colors, and specialized tools designed to add intricate designs to the artwork.

What makes this kit a standout is the complete lack of "rules." Your child is free to follow the reference images on the box or strike out on their own creative path. Our daughter was particularly captivated by the process of mixing the clay to create custom, marbled hues. While the creative possibilities are endless, I did find that the construction of the tools could be improved—specifically, the grey tool with the blue tip broke almost immediately under the hands of our four-year-old and required a quick fix with super glue.

One of the most thoughtful inclusions in this kit is the set of display tabs for the back of the finished projects. As a parent who loves to showcase our daughter’s hard work, having a way to immediately hang these "3D paintings" around the house is a huge plus. It’s a wonderful way to build a child's confidence and pride in their artistic growth. We sourced this through Timberdoodle, as it fits perfectly into their philosophy of engaging, hands-on learning.

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