A World of Clay
In 1963, the poet and artist Dario Sala revolutionised sculpture by inventing DAS, the Italian air-drying modelling clay that’s been making this art fun for everyone for 60 years. DAS is the most well-known and popular modelling clay for professionals, enthusiasts and children.
DAS Wood
DAS Ikebana Set
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DAS White Air Dry Modelling Clay is a fine-textured, mineral-based clay that air-dries in 12–24 hours without baking, allowing the creation of solid, strong objects or for covering other surfaces such as wood, cardboard, glass, and metal. Its smooth, even texture is easy to model and refine, and once dry, it can be decorated with poster paint, multi-surface fibre pens, or varnish. Dermatologically tested, gluten-free, and washable at 40 °C, it comes with a convenient open-close label for storage and is available in white, terracotta, and stone.
Fine, smooth clay for solid and strong objects
Air-dries in 12–24 hours; no baking needed
Suitable for decorating with paints, pens, or varnish
Dermatologically tested, gluten-free, and made in Italy
Available sizes: 150g, 250g, 500g, 1 kg, and 5 kg (Schoolpack: 5 × 1 kg blocks)
Product codes: F387200, F348400, F387000, F387500, F386000
The DAS “Art of Happiness - IKEBANA” Modelling Set is a mindful, creative kit designed to engage all five senses while making your own Ikebana flower arrangement, a symbol of Eastern culture. Using DAS White and DAS Wood modelling clays alongside Canson coloured paper, the set encourages focus, relaxation, and immersion in the creative process. It includes everything needed to model, assemble, and decorate your arrangement, with guidance provided in a booklet on philosophy and technique.
Zen-inspired set for mindful modelling
Includes DAS White and DAS Wood clays for versatile textures
Comes with Canson coloured papers, glue, brush, and modelling tool
Booklet guides creative process and Ikebana philosophy
Contents: 500g DAS White clay, 700g DAS Wood clay, 250g DAS Glue, 1 brush, 1 modelling tool, Canson Iris Vivaldi coloured paper (2 x green, 2 x bright green, 3 x fuchsia, 5 x pink), 1 booklet
Product code: F346900
DAS Smart Oven-Bake Polymer Clay is a professional-quality polymer clay designed for precise, detailed creations such as jewellery, fashion accessories, and small artefacts. Made in Italy, it comes in a palette of 45 vivid, mixable colours, including basic, metallic, glitter, and special shades, that remain brilliant after baking. Its compact, soft, and versatile texture makes it easy to model, shape, and retain details. The clay is supplied in a double special pack of 2 × 28.5 g individually sealed blocks for practical, zero-waste use. DAS Smart is baked at 130 °C for up to 30 minutes, and can be rebaked to add details at different stages. Gluten-free and vegan, it is suitable for crafters of all levels.
45 vivid, mixable colours, including metallic, glitter, and special shades
Ideal for precise projects, jewellery, fashion details, and small artefacts
Double special pack: 2 × 28.5 g individually sealed blocks, practical and zero waste
Bakes at 130 °C for up to 30 minutes; can be rebaked to add details
Made in Italy, gluten-free, and vegan
Product codes: Please speak to a member of the team
DAS Wood Air-Dry Modelling Clay is a water-based clay infused with tender wood fibres, designed for creating durable, wooden-effect sculptures. Suitable for artists, designers, hobbyists, schools, and up-cycling projects, it is easy to model in bas-relief, cords, or sheets, and can be combined with materials like wood, glass, or cardboard. Air-hardening, it dries slowly over 24 hours to 1 week, allowing carving while drying and finishing with paints or varnishes once set. Dermatologically tested, ACMI certified with AP Seal, and compliant with European toy legislation, it offers a professional yet accessible modelling experience.
Water-based wood-effect clay with tender fibres
Air-hardens slowly (24 h–1 week) for long-lasting sculptures
Can be carved while drying and painted once set
Dermatologically tested, ACMI certified, and made in Italy
Available sizes: 350g and 700g
Product codes: F348700, F348800
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