🧱 Basic Clay Materials

• Air-Dry Clay (soft, non-toxic, easy to mold; ideal for no-kiln environments)
  – Recommended: Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Amaco Marblex, or DAS modeling clay

• (Optional) Polymer Clay (if baking is available and smaller pieces are desired)

🛠️ Clay Tools

• Clay modeling tools (wooden or plastic): for carving, smoothing, and detailing

• Rolling pins or thick dowels: to flatten clay evenly

• Texture tools: stamps, stencils, leaves, lace, or burlap for imprinting designs

• Cookie cutters or shape molds: to assist those with limited motor strength

• Wire or plastic clay cutters (optional): for dividing clay

• Plastic knives or butter knives (for safe sculpting details)

🖐️ Accessibility & Comfort Aids

• Non-stick boards or placemats (silicone or wax paper): work surfaces

• Hand wipes or moist towels: for easy cleanup

• Aprons or smocks: to protect clothing

• Soft sponges or damp cloths: for smoothing clay and keeping it moist

• Lotion or hand cream: optional post-session self-care

🖼️ Decorating & Finishing (Optional)

• Acrylic paints or tempera paints (non-toxic)

• Paintbrushes in various sizes

• Sealer or varnish (if desired for extra durability)

• Permanent markers for drawing on dried surfaces

• Beads, gems, buttons (to press into clay before it dries)

📦 Display & Take-Home Options

• Name labels or tags for finished pieces

• Small boxes, trays, or paper plates for transporting sculptures

• Photo documentation (phone or tablet) for memory-keeping or a digital gallery

• Optional table for group showcase