What pigment should i use to make it black? i thinking making mugs, bowls, etc, so need to be non toxic. also, it needs to be sealed once hard?

There is no way to seal this that will be food-safe and suitable for functional ware. Dishes MUST be made using kiln-fired clay and dinnerware safe glazes.

Using this for a class -- would this be enough for 15 smallish projects?

Think of a pound a clay in terms of sticks of butter. One pound of clay would be equal to four sticks of butter. Do you think that the students would need more or less than one stick of butter for their project? It could be done with the two pound container, but the 5 pound option would give your students a little more clay to work with.

Wanting to use this as a base for a wire tree....is it heavy enough to support a heavy wire tree?!

My opinion is: it would depend on how many pounds of wet clay you use as a base would depend on how much weight it will hold and how spread out you were to make the base. I would say yes if you were to put the same wire in the base and make the base wide enough to support the weight of the tree as the wire you are using to make the tree.

would this be suitable for making basic clay marbles?

This one of the best clay available.. totally worth.. Yes it take - water, oil and ceramic paint.

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Stonex™ Self-Hardening Clay, 5 lbs.

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Age Range (Description)
Adult
Brand
AMACO
Color
Pale White
Educational Objective
Creative Skill
Included Components
5 lbs. of Clay
Item Weight
3 Pounds

🎨Paint-ready for versatile decoration

💧Water-reactive for smooth sculpting

🧱5 lbs premium self-hardening clay

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Description

🧩 Sculpt your vision, no kiln required—create, dry, and dazzle!

READY TO USE MOIST CLAY - Skip the prep—jump straight into creativity with perfectly moist, pliable clay.
SELF HARDENING DURABILITY - Air dries to a rock-solid finish—no kiln needed, no fuss.
WATER ACTIVATED WORKABILITY - Easily soften your piece mid-sculpt for flawless detail and smooth edges.
CUSTOMIZABLE ARTISTIC FINISH - Compatible with Rub n Buff, acrylics, temperas, and more for personalized masterpieces.
MADE IN THE USA WITH TRUSTED QUALITY - Crafted domestically to ensure consistent, premium-grade clay every time.

AMACO Stonex™ Self-Hardening Clay is a 5-pound, moist, white modeling clay that air-dries to a durable finish without firing. Water can be applied during sculpting to maintain workability, and once dry, pieces can be decorated with a variety of paints and finishes. Made in the USA and ASTM D4236 compliant, it’s perfect for professional and hobbyist artists seeking a versatile, ready-to-use sculpting medium.

Specifications

ASIN	B000FA1JZU
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#115,861 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #491 in Pottery & Modeling Clays
Brand Name	AMACO
Color	Pale White
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (984)
Educational Objective	Creative Skill
Global Trade Identification Number	00039672473386
Included Components	5 lbs. of Clay
Item Dimensions	3.7 x 4.25 x 6 inches
Item Type Name	Clay - Modeling
Item Weight	3 Pounds
Manufacturer	AMACO
Manufacturer Part Number	AMA47338C
Material Type	Clay
Model Name	Amaco
Model Number	AMA47338C
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Air Drying
Recommended Uses For Product	Modeling
UPC	077348941548 720880399185 396724733868 046944798986 039672473386
Unit Count	80.0 Ounce
Warranty Description	No

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