Stains on clothes, dirty hands, sticky table – these are the first associations parents have when they hear the phrase "modeling with plasticine." Enough! Leave those struggles in the past – it's time to buy lightweight Kite plasticine. With it, you'll enjoy the process and forget about all the troubles. Today we'll talk about the features of this amazing material, how to engage your child, and we'll also give you a few modeling ideas.
What makes air plasticine special
Let's find out what features air plasticine hides.
- Pliability. Air plasticine is easy to knead. It doesn't need additional heating. Just open the package and start modeling. Lightweight Kite plasticine is excellent for a first introduction to plasticine. Even a small child can handle it without problems. It's important not to leave the child unsupervised, so they don't get the urge to taste the plasticine.
- Texture. The plasticine has a porous, silky texture that is pleasant to knead in the hands.
- Safety. Kite air plasticine is completely safe for children, does not contain harmful substances, and is odorless. This is confirmed by the results of a hygienic study. Kite air plasticine consists of polyvinyl alcohol, drinking water, glycerin, and food dyes. All components are safe!
- Cleanliness 10 out of 10! This plasticine does not get dirty, does not stick to hands, hair, clothes, or surfaces. Therefore, you don't need to buy a special board for it or worry about a piece falling on the carpet or clothes.
- Hidden features. Lightweight plasticine hardens in the open air within 12 hours. After drying, it does not crack, retains its shape, brightness, and color saturation.
- Pleasant bonus. You can make original and interesting figures from air plasticine that do not fall apart or break after hardening. If desired, they can be painted with paints or markers.
- Wide color palette. The variety of colors allows you to bring any ideas and fantasies to life. In addition, pieces of lightweight plasticine can be mixed to create new colors.
How to inspire a child to model with lightweight plasticine
Many children enjoy modeling various figures with air plasticine. Some like to sculpt animals, some prefer vegetables and fruits, and others can only manage simple geometric shapes for now. As practice shows, there are children who are not interested in modeling. If your son or daughter is among such children, don't be discouraged! In such situations, there's no need to force the child. Remember, modeling with plasticine is a creative process that is impossible without inspiration. Your main task is to interest the child in working with this unusual material. It's easy to do!
- Show the child the properties of the material. Take a piece of Kite air plasticine and show the child how to knead it, how it tears, and stretches.
- Start by sculpting something simple. This could be a carrot, a caterpillar, a flower. It's important for the child to recognize the figure, then they will want to create something similar. Be sure to show them how to work with the material – make a ball, a sausage between your palms.
- Don't criticize or make remarks. This can discourage interest. Let the child get acquainted with the lightweight plasticine and sculpt something of their own. And if it doesn't work out, suggest how to make the craft more beautiful, sculpt a similar figure.
- Be a friend to the child, not a strict teacher – enjoy the modeling process together.
What to sculpt with air plasticine
Lightweight Kite plasticine is an excellent material with which your child will feel like a real sculptor. Many crafts can be created from it. In addition to traditional figures, you can sculpt from air plasticine:
- Bright refrigerator magnets. To do this, place a small magnet inside the figure and let it harden. Thanks to its light weight, the craft will not slide down and will be a beautiful decoration for the kitchen.
- Vegetables, fruits, interior elements for furnishing a dollhouse.
- Original jewelry, for example, a bracelet, pendant, earrings.
- An unusual keychain for keys or a pencil case.
- A fantastic mobile for a lamp.
- A cool pencil or pen topper.
- Volumetric decorative elements for a vase, flower pot, photo frame.
There are many options. On our channel you will find several interesting and simple ideas for crafts from air plasticine. Watch, try – you will succeed! Kite – Be Original. Be Cool!
