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Hey Clay solves the biggest problem with clay kits: kids often don't know how to turn a lump into something recognizable. The app's 3D, step-by-step guides break each dog into simple shapes, so even beginners end up with sculptures they're proud of.
The clay itself is soft, light and allergy-friendly, and it air-dries so the dogs can go on a shelf.
Two things to weigh: you'll need a phone or tablet for instructions, and once the clay dries it can't be reused. For a budget-friendly art gift, it's a lovely choice.
Description
SKU:
FA546
Hey Clay Dog Story is an air-dry clay kit with an interactive app that walks kids through sculpting six dogs, a Spitz, Yorkie, Bull Terrier, Shiba Inu, Pug and Shepherd, one simple shape at a time.
What's inside
- 15 cans of air-dry clay in assorted colors
- 2 sculpting tools
- A code for exclusive content in the Hey Clay app
How it works
Open the app, choose a dog and follow the 3D step-by-step instructions, rotating the model on screen to see every angle. Leave the finished dogs out for 24 hours and the clay hardens for display.
What kids learn
- Fine motor skills: rolling, pinching and shaping small pieces
- Spatial reasoning: turning 3D instructions into a real model
- Following steps: breaking a big project into simple shapes
- Patience and pride: a finished sculpture to keep
Good to know before you buy
- Age: Fat Brain Toys says it's safe for 3 and up but ideal for 6 and up, so we've listed 6+.
- You need a device: the instructions are in a free app for phones or tablets.
- Clay: nontoxic, wheat- and gluten-free, nut-free and latex-free, and it doesn't stick to hands.
- Reviews: 4.9 stars on Fat Brain Toys at the time of writing.
- Value: $22.95.
Who it's for
Dog lovers, crafty kids, and families looking for an affordable art kit with a clear finished result.
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About
Fat Brain Toys
Fat Brain Toys was founded in 2002 by husband-and-wife team Mark and Karen Carson in Elkhorn, Nebraska. The idea grew out of a search for more toys to complement a magnetic construction set their son Adam received for his tenth birthday. Finding the selection online limited, the family saw an opportunity to help parents discover a wider variety of interesting, thoughtfully designed toys.
What began as a small home-based business grew into an established toy company with its own range of products, alongside toys selected from other innovative makers. Fat Brain Toys developed a reputation for offering alternatives to conventional mass-market toys, with an emphasis on products that encourage children to explore, experiment, build, and solve problems.
The company's philosophy centers on the idea that play can be both enjoyable and enriching. Its collection spans everything from early-learning toys and sensory playthings to construction sets, puzzles, and challenging games. Family involvement has remained part of its story, with the next generation contributing to product design and innovation.
Fat Brain Toys aims to make discovering great toys easier for families while encouraging children to develop curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play.
