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# **polymer clay**

**Launch it****62/100 **

polymer clay clears our launch bar: a $2.8M/yr market growing +226.5% with returns at 1.0%.

**Market/yr**

**$2.8M**

**Growth (1y)**

**+226.5%**

**Products**

**23**

**Brands**

**13**

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**65**

**Price range**

**$4.14–$47.29**

**Returns**

**1.0%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Launch it**

Scored 62/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**53**

 ×0.30

Growth

**80**

 ×0.30

Competition

**46**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**40**

 ×0.10

Returns

**92**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +226.5% year over year.

103K52KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0×

## **Competition**

- Sculpey27% - Aestd-ST25% - CiaraQ14% - STAEDTLER11% - ReArt5% - Ixiaoyoo4% - Other (7 brands)14%

The top 5 products take 59% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 65 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **▲rising

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**65**

**Top 5 brand share**

**82%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Aestd-ST Polymer Clay 50 Colors Modeling Clay for Kids DIY Starter Kits Oven Baked Model Clay Non-Sticky Molding Clay with Sculpting Tools Gift for Children and Artists](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zjX4hictL.jpg) [**Aestd-ST Polymer Clay 50 Colors Modeling Clay for Kids DIY Starter Kits Oven Baked Model Clay Non-Sticky Molding Clay with Sculpting Tools Gift for Children and Artists**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QZ69GJM)

Aestd-ST$19.394.6★5,33421%—flat

2
![Sculpey: Original Sculpey Clay: White - 1 lb - Polymer Oven Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpting Bake-Sand-Drill-Paint Art & Craft Supplies Adults-Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MGPchtLhL.jpg) [**Sculpey: Original Sculpey Clay: White - 1 lb - Polymer Oven Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpting Bake-Sand-Drill-Paint Art & Craft Supplies Adults-Kids**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008R86AOW)

Sculpey$8.744.8★2,56619%▲rising

3
![CiaraQ 50-Color Polymer Clay Oven Bake Modeling Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z1uyC-EcL.jpg) [**CiaraQ 50-Color Polymer Clay Oven Bake Modeling Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1686VFN)

CiaraQ$19.284.5★11,9908%▼falling

4
![CiaraQ Polymer Clay Kit Mini Modeling Clay Set for Kids/Beginners/Artist 24 Colors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dM3SOLJZL.jpg) [**CiaraQ Polymer Clay Kit Mini Modeling Clay Set for Kids/Beginners/Artist 24 Colors**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089Y7GB97)

CiaraQ$5.714.2★5,5027%▼falling

5
![STAEDTLER FIMO Soft Polymer Clay 1 lb White Block: Oven Bake Modeling Clay for Jewelry Making Sculpting DIY Crafts & School Art Projects Soft Easy-to-Blend Craft Clay for Beginners & Artists](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gVUr-HBWL.jpg) [**STAEDTLER FIMO Soft Polymer Clay 1 lb White Block: Oven Bake Modeling Clay for Jewelry Making Sculpting DIY Crafts & School Art Projects Soft Easy-to-Blend Craft Clay for Beginners & Artists**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NLQQBCP)

STAEDTLER$17.184.5★4,1455%▲rising

6
![Sculpey III: Polymer Clay: Sampler Pack - (30) 1oz - Oven Bake Clay 30 Colors Non-Toxic Sculpting Create Jewelry & Crafts Projects Art Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fFhpbVNBL.jpg) [**Sculpey III: Polymer Clay: Sampler Pack - (30) 1oz - Oven Bake Clay 30 Colors Non-Toxic Sculpting Create Jewelry & Crafts Projects Art Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CGB68)

Sculpey$29.304.8★2,3874%▲rising

7
![Ixiaoyoo 60 Colors Polymer Clay DIY Modeling Clay Starter kit for Kids Oven Baked Model Clay Art & Crafts Toys with Sculpting Tools Non-Sticky Birthday & Christmas Gift for Kids & Adults Artists](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UeuOQtu0L.jpg) [**Ixiaoyoo 60 Colors Polymer Clay DIY Modeling Clay Starter kit for Kids Oven Baked Model Clay Art & Crafts Toys with Sculpting Tools Non-Sticky Birthday & Christmas Gift for Kids & Adults Artists**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD4LS1LB)

Ixiaoyoo$18.884.6★1604%▲rising

8
![ARTpar 52 Colors Polymer Clay kitModeling Clay with Sculpting Tools for Starter Oven Bake DIY Model Clay Non-Toxic Non-Sticky Gift for Kids Adults](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UL433TLuL.jpg) [**ARTpar 52 Colors Polymer Clay kitModeling Clay with Sculpting Tools for Starter Oven Bake DIY Model Clay Non-Toxic Non-Sticky Gift for Kids Adults**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHGZ34ZQ)

ARTPAR$19.734.6★1414%▲rising

9
![ReArt Oven Bake Polymer Clay White Non Toxic 4.4Lbs Great for Modeling Sculpting Holiday DIY Jewelry Making Projects. Great for All Skill Levels (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311nzjSMgIL.jpg) [**ReArt Oven Bake Polymer Clay White Non Toxic 4.4Lbs Great for Modeling Sculpting Holiday DIY Jewelry Making Projects. Great for All Skill Levels (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJX75FTQ)

ReArt$27.254.3★1944%▲rising

10

![Aestd-ST Polymer Clay 52 Colors Modeling Clay for Kids Non-Sticky Oven Bake Clay with Sculpting Tools and Accessories Halloween Christmas Gift for Children and Artists](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fgGDJBO9L.jpg) [**Aestd-ST Polymer Clay 52 Colors Modeling Clay for Kids Non-Sticky Oven Bake Clay with Sculpting Tools and Accessories Halloween Christmas Gift for Children and Artists**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6HNP7VN)

Aestd-ST$20.014.6★8174%—flat

11

![STAEDTLER FIMO Soft Oven-Bake Polymer Clay - Assorted Colors Sampler: 30 x 25g Half Blocks - Starter Kit for Modelling Jewelry Making Sculpting Non-Toxic Adult Arts and Crafts Supplies & Hobbies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Jq6G1Ew+L.jpg) [**STAEDTLER FIMO Soft Oven-Bake Polymer Clay - Assorted Colors Sampler: 30 x 25g Half Blocks - Starter Kit for Modelling Jewelry Making Sculpting Non-Toxic Adult Arts and Crafts Supplies & Hobbies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HVVHGTY)

STAEDTLER$26.174.6★6323%▼falling

12

![Non-Toxic Polymer Clay 50 Colors Oven Bake Modeling Clay Kit DIY Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515o3oj5gkL.jpg) [**Non-Toxic Polymer Clay 50 Colors Oven Bake Modeling Clay Kit DIY Crafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0922Y2DCK)

CyAJM$19.374.5★2,8013%▼falling

13

![Amrules Clay Tools Kit 27 PCS Pottery Tools Practical Polymer Clay Sculpting Tools Kit Air Dry Clay Tools Set for Adults Pottery Craft Dotting Carving Drawing Molding Modeling Shaping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UXxKa3ATL.jpg) [**Amrules Clay Tools Kit 27 PCS Pottery Tools Practical Polymer Clay Sculpting Tools Kit Air Dry Clay Tools Set for Adults Pottery Craft Dotting Carving Drawing Molding Modeling Shaping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXDJBPG6)

Amrules$9.314.7★1,7422%—flat

14

![STAEDTLER FIMO Soft Oven Bake Polymer Clay: Set of 12 Assorted Colors (25g Each) - Non-Toxic Clay for Modeling Jewelry Sculpting - Adult Arts and Crafts & Hobbies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+3nNbhv8L.jpg) [**STAEDTLER FIMO Soft Oven Bake Polymer Clay: Set of 12 Assorted Colors (25g Each) - Non-Toxic Clay for Modeling Jewelry Sculpting - Adult Arts and Crafts & Hobbies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N7H98HX)

STAEDTLER$14.064.5★3,6572%—flat

15

![Shuttle Art 82 Colors Polymer Clay Kit Oven Bake Clay for Kids 19 Sculpting Tools 16 Accessories Non-Toxic Non-Sticky DIY Crafts for Kids Adults](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515WIuoTTAL.jpg) [**Shuttle Art 82 Colors Polymer Clay Kit Oven Bake Clay for Kids 19 Sculpting Tools 16 Accessories Non-Toxic Non-Sticky DIY Crafts for Kids Adults**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HN2HG58)

Shuttle Art$28.134.5★9,9522%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 23 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Aestd-ST Polymer Clay 50 Colors Modeling Clay for Kids DIY Starter Kits Oven Baked Model Clay Non-Sticky Molding Clay with Sculpting Tools Gift for Children and Artists](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zjX4hictL.jpg)**Aestd-ST Polymer Clay 50 Colors Modeling Clay for Kids DIY Starter Kits Oven Baked Model Clay Non-Sticky Molding Clay with Sculpting Tools Gift for Children and Artists** Aestd-ST**$19.39**4.6★5,334 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QZ69GJM) [![Sculpey: Original Sculpey Clay: White - 1 lb - Polymer Oven Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpting Bake-Sand-Drill-Paint Art & Craft Supplies Adults-Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MGPchtLhL.jpg)**Sculpey: Original Sculpey Clay: White - 1 lb - Polymer Oven Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpting Bake-Sand-Drill-Paint Art & Craft Supplies Adults-Kids** Sculpey**$8.74**4.8★2,566 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008R86AOW) [![CiaraQ 50-Color Polymer Clay Oven Bake Modeling Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z1uyC-EcL.jpg)**CiaraQ 50-Color Polymer Clay Oven Bake Modeling Kit** CiaraQ**$19.28**4.5★11,990 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1686VFN) [![CiaraQ Polymer Clay Kit Mini Modeling Clay Set for Kids/Beginners/Artist 24 Colors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dM3SOLJZL.jpg)**CiaraQ Polymer Clay Kit Mini Modeling Clay Set for Kids/Beginners/Artist 24 Colors** CiaraQ**$5.71**4.2★5,502 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089Y7GB97) [![STAEDTLER FIMO Soft Polymer Clay 1 lb White Block: Oven Bake Modeling Clay for Jewelry Making Sculpting DIY Crafts & School Art Projects Soft Easy-to-Blend Craft Clay for Beginners & Artists](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gVUr-HBWL.jpg)**STAEDTLER FIMO Soft Polymer Clay 1 lb White Block: Oven Bake Modeling Clay for Jewelry Making Sculpting DIY Crafts & School Art Projects Soft Easy-to-Blend Craft Clay for Beginners & Artists** STAEDTLER**$17.18**4.5★4,145 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NLQQBCP) [![Sculpey III: Polymer Clay: Sampler Pack - (30) 1oz - Oven Bake Clay 30 Colors Non-Toxic Sculpting Create Jewelry & Crafts Projects Art Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fFhpbVNBL.jpg)**Sculpey III: Polymer Clay: Sampler Pack - (30) 1oz - Oven Bake Clay 30 Colors Non-Toxic Sculpting Create Jewelry & Crafts Projects Art Supplies** Sculpey**$29.30**4.8★2,387 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CGB68) [![Ixiaoyoo 60 Colors Polymer Clay DIY Modeling Clay Starter kit for Kids Oven Baked Model Clay Art & Crafts Toys with Sculpting Tools Non-Sticky Birthday & Christmas Gift for Kids & Adults Artists](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UeuOQtu0L.jpg)**Ixiaoyoo 60 Colors Polymer Clay DIY Modeling Clay Starter kit for Kids Oven Baked Model Clay Art & Crafts Toys with Sculpting Tools Non-Sticky Birthday & Christmas Gift for Kids & Adults Artists** Ixiaoyoo**$18.88**4.6★160 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD4LS1LB) [![ARTpar 52 Colors Polymer Clay kitModeling Clay with Sculpting Tools for Starter Oven Bake DIY Model Clay Non-Toxic Non-Sticky Gift for Kids Adults](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UL433TLuL.jpg)**ARTpar 52 Colors Polymer Clay kitModeling Clay with Sculpting Tools for Starter Oven Bake DIY Model Clay Non-Toxic Non-Sticky Gift for Kids Adults** ARTPAR**$19.73**4.6★141 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHGZ34ZQ)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Color**16%

*“Great assortment of colors”*

**Quality-Overall**15%

*“Great assortment of good quality tools”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Great value”*

**Ease Of Use**10%

*“Easy to use”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**8%

*“Lots of fun”*

**Material Quality**6%

*“what I loved most is it even comes with some materials to make little charms”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“As advertised”*

**Creativity**3%

*“A fun and creative product”*

**Soft Feel**3%

*“Soft and easy to work with”*

**Gifting Purpose**2%

*“Very cute gift”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Hard Feel**15%

*“Hard as Rock”*

**Color**8%

*“Im very confused as to why i got a package with 5 of the colors picked off”*

**Size-Overall**8%

*“The packets were smaller than I expected”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Hard to work with”*

**Material Quality**6%

*“Odd clay”*

**Moist/Dry**5%

*“WILL NOT EVEN DRY”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**5%

*“Sticky”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“theyre super expensive”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“The clay is fairly poor quality”*

**Durability**3%

*“it breaks the first time you pick it up”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall17% - Material Quality17% - Hard Feel12% - Value For Money10% - Moist/Dry6% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Color5% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Functionality-Overall4% - Adhesion/Stickiness3%