Van Aken - Protolina Clay

Protolina Clay

Sculpt detailed prototypes and molds without sulfur contamination

Model makers and sculptors need clay that performs reliably without chemical interference. Protolina eliminates the sulfur compounds found in traditional plastilina, making it fully compatible with silicone mold materials that would otherwise cure improperly or fail entirely. This matters when you're investing time and materials into mold construction, sulfur contamination ruins expensive silicone.

The clay itself maintains plasticity indefinitely without hardening, allowing continuous refinement and adjustment throughout extended projects. Self-adhering properties mean additions bond securely to existing work without mechanical scoring or surface preparation. Ultra-smooth consistency takes fine detail cleanly, from automotive prototypes to jewelry masters requiring precision surface quality.

Van Aken offers three firmness grades to match different applications: softer formulations for quick sketching and form studies, medium for general modeling, firmer for architectural details and structures requiring dimensional stability. Natural white reads clearly under studio lighting for evaluating form and proportion; gray green provides neutral value for photography and presentation. Individual bars, 1 lb. white or 2 lb. gray green, let you stock the specific firmness and color your work demands without purchasing unnecessary variations.

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1 in. x 3 in. x 5 5/8 in.
natural soft
1 lb.
$5.16
19%
$4.13
1 in. x 3 in. x 5 5/8 in.
natural medium
1 lb.
$5.16
19%
$4.13
1 in. x 3 in. x 5 5/8 in.
natural firm
1 lb.
$5.16
19%
$4.13
2 in. x 3 in. x 6 in.
gray green soft
2 lb.
$10.33
20%
$8.26
2 in. x 3 in. x 6 in.
gray green medium
2 lb.
$10.33
20%
$8.26
2 in. x 3 in. x 6 in.
gray green firm
2 lb.
$10.33
20%
$8.26
SKU: 01361
size: 1 in. x 3 in. x 5 5/8 in.
description: Natural soft
weight: 1 lb.
$4.13each
SKU: 01362
size: 1 in. x 3 in. x 5 5/8 in.
description: Natural medium
weight: 1 lb.
$4.13each
SKU: 01363
size: 1 in. x 3 in. x 5 5/8 in.
description: Natural firm
weight: 1 lb.
$4.13each
SKU: 04635
size: 2 in. x 3 in. x 6 in.
description: Gray green soft
weight: 2 lb.
$8.26each
SKU: 04636
size: 2 in. x 3 in. x 6 in.
description: Gray green medium
weight: 2 lb.
$8.26each
SKU: 04637
size: 2 in. x 3 in. x 6 in.
description: Gray green firm
weight: 2 lb.
$8.26each
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Ceramic Materials

Earthenware - Low-fire ceramic fired at 1800-2100°F (cone 06-04). Porous and suitable for decorative pieces. Requires glazing for water resistance.

Stoneware - Mid-fire ceramic fired at 2200-2400°F (cone 6-10). Dense and durable, perfect for functional pottery and dinnerware.

Porcelain - High-fire ceramic fired at 2300-2600°F (cone 8-12). Translucent and extremely strong, ideal for fine art and delicate pieces.

Clay Bodies - Different formulations for specific applications including throwing, hand-building, and sculptural work.

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