This polymer clay is the best. We had a "crafternoon" recently, and granddaughters from 11 to 5--and their moms--had a blast making pendants, beads, Christmas ornaments, nature displays--everything you could possibly think of--and more. Sculpey is our modeling compound of choice because it never dries out, you can bake it in an ordinary oven for permanence, you can paint it, and it's non-toxic.