Plasticine is used quite often as a material for children's crafts , which is why it should be chosen carefully, paying attention not only to the bright packaging and cost of the goods, but also to its composition. Before buying, you should carefully study the information on the package and make sure that the use of the selected products will be safe for the health of the child.
It's no secret that children prefer bright, juicy shades, so lately more and more often on store shelves you can find fluorescent plasticine, which contains special coloring pigments. Thanks to them, the children's craft will have a very bright and intense color, which will delight not only the kids, but also their parents.
Which plasticine to choose for a child?
Since the main target audience of products for modeling are children of preschool and primary school age, this product must have a number of properties that allow it to be used without fear. First of all, plasticine should not contain toxic impurities and have a pungent odor. Quite often, manufacturers of goods for children mark on their products that they are safe for children. Therefore, parents should carefully familiarize themselves with the composition and properties of the selected plasticine before making a purchase.
Plasticine, which has some unusual properties, is becoming increasingly popular (it can be self-hardening, floating, ball-shaped, and even edible). The choice is so diverse that buyers have their eyes widen, and their hands are drawn to several boxes at once. Increasingly, children and their parents give preference to light floating plasticine, figures from which can be used for games in the water. It can also be fluorescent plasticine, then the child will be provided with double pleasure.
The main features of floating plasticine
Floating plasticine is very light, soft and malleable at work, it is nice to knead it with your hands, but you need to work with it fairly quickly, since it dries in the air. Therefore, for very young children this species may not be suitable, and children 5-6 years old, on the contrary, will be delighted with its properties.
If the craft made of fluorescent floating plasticine is left for several hours, it will harden and keep its shape. After complete drying (the time of which depends on humidity and air temperature in the room), the product can be lowered into the water, while it will not sink, which will allow children to enjoy playing in the bathroom or pool.
Experimenting with various materials and products for creativity, children acquire new skills, develop fine motor skills of hands, experience unusual tactile sensations and get unforgettable emotions. Therefore, parents should buy various types of plasticine for their kids and actively participate in creating bright masterpieces.