Yes. You mainly use water to help work the clay, you also wet tools, like a rolling pin, with water so the clay won’t stick.

is this good for baby hand/footprints to keep

It could be used for baby handprints yes, a couple of considerations to be bear in mind. You would have to kneed it for a good time to get their little hands to make an impression and the finished product may crack when it dries and shrinks. To address this add pva while you kneed the clay soft. And of course wash their little hands thoroughly afterwards.

how long do you have to wait before you can paint

I always found it best to wait until the outside was completely dry (timing seems to vary by how humid the room is - I tested it by touch, and by seeing if it leaves an indent when pressed). I found that some paints don't stay well on it though. It seems to produce moisture a long time after seeming fully dry, which makes some paints stay sticky. Might want to test whatever paints you/kids plan to use on a bit of it first.

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Crayola Air Dry Clay

Product ID: 49006911

Details

Age range (description)
Kid
Brand
CRAYOLA
Colour
White
Educational objective
Glazing
Included components
Clay
Item weight
1.1 Kilograms

⏳No kiln or oven needed, air-dries fast

🎨Paintable with tempera, acrylic & watercolors

💧Softens & cleans easily with water

Description

🎭 Sculpt your vision, skip the kiln—create like a pro, effortlessly!

CLEAN CONVENIENT - Softens easily with water and washes off hands and surfaces quickly—perfect for busy studios and classrooms.
VERSATILE ARTISTIC FREEDOM - Compatible with tempera, acrylic, and watercolor paints for endless finishing options.
CRAFTED FOR ALL AGES SPACES - Ideal for home, school, or office creative breaks—unleash your inner artist anytime, anywhere.
EFFORTLESS CREATIVITY ZERO FUSS - Air-dries naturally—no kiln or oven required, saving time and space in your creative workflow.
ULTRA SMOOTH ULTRA PROFESSIONAL - Smoother and finer texture than traditional clay for crisp details and flawless finishes.

Crayola Air Dry Clay offers a premium, kiln-free sculpting experience with a smooth, fine texture that’s less sticky than traditional clay. It softens easily with water for quick cleanup and can be painted with tempera, acrylic, or watercolors once dry. Perfect for professionals and creatives seeking a convenient, versatile medium for detailed projects at home, school, or the office.

Specifications

ASIN	B000J07LF8
Age Range Description	Kid
Best Sellers Rank	445,009 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1,101 in Kids' Art Clay & Dough
Brand Name	CRAYOLA
Colour	White
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,260)
Educational Objective	Glazing
Global Trade Identification Number	00071662550509, 00079531817876, 10071662550506
Included Components	Clay
Item Dimensions	15.2 x 15.2 x 8.3 centimetres
Item Weight	1.1 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Crayola
Manufacturer Part Number	57-5050
Material Type	Clay
Model Name	Crayola Air-Dry Clay, White 2.5lb Bucket
Model Number	575050
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Air Drying
Recommended Uses For Product	[INF] Inferred: Sculpting and crafting projects
UPC	806791938054 787799896709 014445127093 079531817876 809099098192 801593136745 823019550614 223391764560 885989659797 071662550011 885827528773 809301920013 800187873820 706082017454 071662550509 012300721875 640206432214 013512001250 642125288132 666672170788 804993399741
Unit Count	250.0 millilitre

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