Original Sculpey has been in the hands of kids, parents and teachers for generations. Original Sculpey is soft and pliable, and it works and feels like ceramic clay but will not dry out when exposed to air. After baking, it can be sanded, drilled, carved and painted with water-based acrylic paints or Sculpey Glaze. There are endless possibilities when creating with Sculpey. In the classroom - Original Sculpey offers an inexpensive way to let children explore their creativity. Sculpey helps hold a child's focus and reinforce the lessons being taught. For the child, Sculpey motivates, encourages interaction and turns the conceptual into reality.