Weight for modeling

Mass for modeling is a great educational game. She will save her parents in rainy weather or when the baby is tired of all his toys. The creative process carries the child for a long time, carrying a lot of useful skills and abilities.

Plastic, soft mass for sculpting perfectly "obeys" in the hands of the crumbs. It is similar to plasticine, although it is softer and does not harden from low temperatures.

But there is one weak side - drying, so after the game you must put it in a special container or bag to save all the properties, but this feature is the guarantee of the strength of the finished toy.

Also, multi-colored elements and pieces are not glued together, so when sculpting you need to create a holistic figure. It is presented by a big variety of flowers, additional molds and tools.

Mass for modeling has many positive moments.

• Training and development of fine motor skills and, as a result, improvement of the speech apparatus;
• The development of artistic taste and self-expression;
• Activates spatial imagination;
• Soothes the nervous system;
• Strengthens the brain and mental abilities.

Mass for modeling is represented by several options, differing from each other in some properties.

This type of paste dries quickly, just half an hour. You can notice it by lightening color. The toy becomes strong and not subject to temperature conditions. It can be painted and painted. Weak side - a fragile product can crack and crumble.

It dries out in layers: the upper layer is enough for two hours, and inside the product dries from 12 to 24 hours, it all depends on the performance (thickness, size and temperature and humidity in the room).

It has a special composition that allows for a long time not to harden in the air, so do not be afraid to forget to close it, because it will not lose its properties. However, if you forget about it for a week, then its quality will decrease. You can “revive” by adding warm water and “conjuring” with your hands.

The mass is original in its color performance and pleasant appearance, similar to caramel. An interesting feature: if the mass is well kneaded and crumpled strongly, then bubbles can be blown out of it.

Differ in the presence of different forms, additional stacks and stamps. Diversify the activities of the child. You can cut interesting shapes (geometric, stars, hearts, houses) or create drawings from the mass with the help of stacks and stamps.

Mass for modeling consists of natural components, so it is suitable even for babies. The main components in all brands are the same - soda, flour and salt, but the dyes and flavors each add their own.

The “fellows” of the mass are somewhat different in composition - polymer clay, plasticine mass, plastic clay, plastic. Unnatural composition of these species is recommended for adults. They all consist of PVC and plasticizer, which gives elasticity. To obtain the final product, polymer clay must be heated to 100-130 degrees.There are also quick-drying types - plasticine, plastic clay. The composition may differ in some components and their quantity.

The color range is extensive and bright, because children love when the color of the toy catches the eye. This includes all the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, blue, purple and all outgoing shades. Transparent mass for modeling original and interesting. It can be colorless and with the same wide variety of colors as usual. Looks like colored glass or caramel. If you want to get an unusual color, then you can knead together two different pieces and get the effect of fantasy or marble design.

The main thing in choosing the mass for children's creativity is safety and naturalness.

Look at the appearance of the mass - it should be homogeneous, without any extra grains and blotches.

Well, if the mass is in the bag - you can touch it and look at its properties. Most often, the packaging is not allowed to open, so you need to try to determine everything by eye. An additional plus, if the package allows you to catch the smell. Sharpness and plastic shade in the aroma should be alerted when choosing. Select a set with additional forms, stacks. So, the process of modeling will be fun and informative for the baby.

Instructions for modeling of the mass is somewhat different from the usual clay.

• Make your kid a comfortable place for sculpting - dry and lighted. Cover the surface with an oilcloth or modeling board. Place the jars in an accessible place, explain to the child that you need to take a small amount of mass and close the jar after each portion taken.

• To get started, let your baby “meet” a new texture. Let him remember her, try to tear off a piece, mix two colors, knead. Then you can learn to do crafts - from the most simple to complex. The easiest way to do solid monochrome crafts - balls, houses, cut molds. For complex products, follow the steps.
  • Create all the elements of crafts individually, but do not let them dry, otherwise it will be difficult to combine them. If this happens, water or PVA glue will help.
  • Gather the "parts" together, firmly but gently pressing and fastening them together.
  • Let dry the resulting toy.
  • Rejoice and enjoy.

• Teach your child to clean up after themselves - close the mass in jars, clean up behind a workplace. If suddenly the mass is loosely closed, then it can be reanimated by spraying with water.

Sculpt from the masses - a pleasure. It is pleasant to the touch and happy in color, so you can create and implement any ideas - toys, decorations, animals, flowers. For different purposes and gaming moments, you can create the appropriate accessories and elements. To play in a kitchen or a cafe, you can make sweets — muffins, cookies, cakes, or, if it’s a pizzeria, pizza of different colors used to make a filling, you can also choose different colors to make sushi.

For plot games fit tropical animals, figurines, forest animals, letters. As a gift, you can make your favorite cartoon characters, interesting figures, different colors, decorations.

Weight for modeling recommended for children from 1 year. The most popular manufacturers include the following brands.

• Play Doh. Brand number one in its popularity and diversity in choice.Many forms, stacks, flowers are sure to attract attention. They are safe and environmentally friendly, have plot game lines - ice cream, cake, pizzeria. Sold separately and in color sets from 6 to 10 jars. Recommended for children from two years.

• Jovi. Cold plastic for children from three years. Available in 15 colorful colors that can be mixed. Mass or paste freeze for a day and allow you to create bright and interesting toys.

• Bubber. Safe, hypoallergenic, pleasant to the touch paste deserves praise and many positive reviews. The composition of the ceramic sphere, giving a special softness and lightness of the material, this is what affects its high price.

• "Kalyaka-Malyaka". Russian brand, deserves high marks. Focused on the smallest users. Maximum safe and neutral, does not contain excess dyes and does not bear harm. Developed under the supervision of teachers and psychologists. The most popular in the reviews and choices among parents.

Mass for modeling is not only game material, but also an educational, developing process. Many interesting interpretations, colors, forms - all this will surely attract the attention of the child and the adult, because playing together is much more interesting.

How to make a safe mass for sculpting at home, see the following video.