HUE Clay is a professional grade modelling clay for detailed sculpting and stop motion animation, and it’s one of the hardest modelling materials of its type on the market. That why it is favoured by many animators. The hardness or softness required by individual users is a matter of personal preference. Storage conditions also have a large influence on the hardness of the clay.

The clay can sometimes feel harder than usual when it is first opened or cold. To soften the clay, gently warm it and knead it for a few minutes in your hands. Alternatively, wrap a piece in foil or cling-film and carry it in a pocket for 15 minutes until it is pliable again.

HUE Clay does not contain water and therefore it is non-drying and non-setting. It should remain pliable and workable for several years. However, nothing lasts forever and the modelling clay might become a little harder and more brittle or crumbly with age, particularly if it has been exposed to cold conditions during storage. It can often be re-softened with gentle heat, e.g. with the fingers or in a container in warm water. Working a little linseed oil or petroleum jelly into the HUE Clay can also be effective. If these measures fail, the clay is past salvage and should be replaced by purchasing fresh material.