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# **translucent polymer clay**

**Skip it****47/100 **

a small market ($75K/yr) — translucent polymer clay doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$75K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+223.1%**

**Products**

**15**

**Brands**

**6**

was 8 a year ago

**Sellers**

**93**

**Price range**

**$5.77–$24.13**

**Returns**

**1.0%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 47/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**79**

 ×0.30

Competition

**35**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**56**

 ×0.10

Returns

**92**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +223.1% year over year.

5K3KHoliday '24Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Competition**

- Sculpey70% - STAEDTLER10% - Cernit10% - CAMUTKRY4% - DINGSEN4% - パジコ2% - Other0%

The top 5 products take 66% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 6 brands and 93 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**6 **▼falling

was 8 a year ago

**Sellers**

**93**

**Top 5 brand share**

**98%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Polyform Sculpey Premo Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Translucent 8 oz bar](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31y3QMyzlOL.jpg) [**Polyform Sculpey Premo Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Translucent 8 oz bar**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QNEE8I)

Sculpey$12.424.2★2,06325%▲rising

2
![Sculpey III Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Translucent Non Toxic 8 oz. bar great for modeling sculpting holiday DIY mixed media and school projects. Great for kids and beginners!](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZsWPO3wVL.jpg) [**Sculpey III Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Translucent Non Toxic 8 oz. bar great for modeling sculpting holiday DIY mixed media and school projects. Great for kids and beginners!**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003O2VCOO)

Sculpey$11.274.7★57322%▲rising

3
![STAEDTLER FIMO Effect Translucent (014) FIMO Effect Polymer Modelling Moulding Clay Block Oven Bake Colour 56g (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TOIrD2uUL.jpg) [**STAEDTLER FIMO Effect Translucent (014) FIMO Effect Polymer Modelling Moulding Clay Block Oven Bake Colour 56g (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NENIGWY)

STAEDTLER$7.324.4★3988%▼falling

4
![Sculpey Premo: Translucent - 1lb Bar Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpt-Model Jewelry-Figurines-Home Dcor Projects Adult Art-Crafts Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Az3QCDNVL.jpg) [**Sculpey Premo: Translucent - 1lb Bar Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpt-Model Jewelry-Figurines-Home Dcor Projects Adult Art-Crafts Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XMD3GO)

Sculpey$21.224.2★1,0766%▼falling

5
![Sculpey III: Polymer Clay:Translucent - 8oz Pack - Oven Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpting Create Jewelry-Decor-Craft Projects Art Supplies Adult-Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mfR46wIxL.jpg) [**Sculpey III: Polymer Clay:Translucent - 8oz Pack - Oven Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpting Create Jewelry-Decor-Craft Projects Art Supplies Adult-Kids**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H6UON0)

Sculpey$6.934.6★7435%▲rising

6
![Sculpey Premo Sculpey Polymer Clay 2 Ounces-White Translucent (PE02 5527)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31GvPRPWsOL.jpg) [**Sculpey Premo Sculpey Polymer Clay 2 Ounces-White Translucent (PE02 5527)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004KQOMJ0)

Sculpey$7.074.5★1,1905%▲rising

7
![CERNIT Transparant Clay 56g Translucent White 7 x 5.5 x 1.5 cm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ieiLezD+L.jpg) [**CERNIT Transparant Clay 56g Translucent White 7 x 5.5 x 1.5 cm**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TSPYYS)

Cernit$7.033.8★1,0885%▼falling

8
![Cernit Transparant Clay White 0.55 Lb 250g - Polymer Clay Dough - Ovenable - Leaves No Trace](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zHYfRHXUL.jpg) [**Cernit Transparant Clay White 0.55 Lb 250g - Polymer Clay Dough - Ovenable - Leaves No Trace**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B837NWMM)

Cernit$24.133.9★245%▲rising

9
![CAMUTKRY 3.5 oz UV Clay Clear Polymer Resin for 3D Crafts DIY Jewelry Making Silicone Molds UV Curing Crystal Clear Casting Miniature Art and Handmade Resin Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dISOoWncL.jpg) [**CAMUTKRY 3.5 oz UV Clay Clear Polymer Resin for 3D Crafts DIY Jewelry Making Silicone Molds UV Curing Crystal Clear Casting Miniature Art and Handmade Resin Projects**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9W8DW7Z)

CAMUTKRY$16.613.9★134%▲rising

10

![DINGSEN Liquid Polymer Clay Translucent 120 ml Liquid Clay for Polymer Clay Oven-Bake for DIY Enthusiasts Education and Crafting Easy to Shape & Multi-Mold Compatible](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3161-epSgqL.jpg) [**DINGSEN Liquid Polymer Clay Translucent 120 ml Liquid Clay for Polymer Clay Oven-Bake for DIY Enthusiasts Education and Crafting Easy to Shape & Multi-Mold Compatible**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRC53M5D)

DINGSEN$13.834.5★554%—flat

11

![Sculpey Premo: Opal - 8oz Bar Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpt-Model Jewelry-Figurines-Home Dcor Projects Adult Art-Crafts Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31sIKQhhQqS.jpg) [**Sculpey Premo: Opal - 8oz Bar Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpt-Model Jewelry-Figurines-Home Dcor Projects Adult Art-Crafts Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092P8GNS5)

Sculpey$12.114.5★973%▲rising

12

![Sculpey PE02 5310 ASSD Liquid Clay Softener 1 Fluid Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fzrXTJZWL.jpg) [**Sculpey PE02 5310 ASSD Liquid Clay Softener 1 Fluid Ounce**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00114PWWU)

Sculpey$5.774.4★2,1293%▼falling

13

![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★4,1452%▲rising

14

![Activa Modena Air-Dry Translucent Polymer Clay 5.3 Ounces White - Professional Light Permeable Modeling Clay](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SO5F5rYmL.jpg) [**Activa Modena Air-Dry Translucent Polymer Clay 5.3 Ounces White - Professional Light Permeable Modeling Clay**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002G1Y4IA)

パジコ$15.524.2★1582%▲rising

15

![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★2,5661%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 15 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Polyform Sculpey Premo Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Translucent 8 oz bar](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31y3QMyzlOL.jpg)**Polyform Sculpey Premo Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Translucent 8 oz bar** Sculpey**$12.42**4.2★2,063 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QNEE8I) [![Sculpey III Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Translucent Non Toxic 8 oz. bar great for modeling sculpting holiday DIY mixed media and school projects. Great for kids and beginners!](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZsWPO3wVL.jpg)**Sculpey III Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Translucent Non Toxic 8 oz. bar great for modeling sculpting holiday DIY mixed media and school projects. Great for kids and beginners!** Sculpey**$11.27**4.7★573 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003O2VCOO) [![STAEDTLER FIMO Effect Translucent (014) FIMO Effect Polymer Modelling Moulding Clay Block Oven Bake Colour 56g (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TOIrD2uUL.jpg)**STAEDTLER FIMO Effect Translucent (014) FIMO Effect Polymer Modelling Moulding Clay Block Oven Bake Colour 56g (Pack of 1)** STAEDTLER**$7.32**4.4★398 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NENIGWY) [![Sculpey Premo: Translucent - 1lb Bar Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpt-Model Jewelry-Figurines-Home Dcor Projects Adult Art-Crafts Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Az3QCDNVL.jpg)**Sculpey Premo: Translucent - 1lb Bar Polymer Oven-Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpt-Model Jewelry-Figurines-Home Dcor Projects Adult Art-Crafts Supplies** Sculpey**$21.22**4.2★1,076 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XMD3GO) [![Sculpey III: Polymer Clay:Translucent - 8oz Pack - Oven Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpting Create Jewelry-Decor-Craft Projects Art Supplies Adult-Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mfR46wIxL.jpg)**Sculpey III: Polymer Clay:Translucent - 8oz Pack - Oven Bake Clay Non-Toxic Sculpting Create Jewelry-Decor-Craft Projects Art Supplies Adult-Kids** Sculpey**$6.93**4.6★743 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H6UON0) [![Sculpey Premo Sculpey Polymer Clay 2 Ounces-White Translucent (PE02 5527)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31GvPRPWsOL.jpg)**Sculpey Premo Sculpey Polymer Clay 2 Ounces-White Translucent (PE02 5527)** Sculpey**$7.07**4.5★1,190 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004KQOMJ0) [![CERNIT Transparant Clay 56g Translucent White 7 x 5.5 x 1.5 cm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ieiLezD+L.jpg)**CERNIT Transparant Clay 56g Translucent White 7 x 5.5 x 1.5 cm** Cernit**$7.03**3.8★1,088 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TSPYYS) [![Cernit Transparant Clay White 0.55 Lb 250g - Polymer Clay Dough - Ovenable - Leaves No Trace](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zHYfRHXUL.jpg)**Cernit Transparant Clay White 0.55 Lb 250g - Polymer Clay Dough - Ovenable - Leaves No Trace** Cernit**$24.13**3.9★24 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B837NWMM)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**18%

*“Overall a great product with a wide range of uses”*

**Ease Of Use**17%

*“Super easy to use”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Good for price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“Exactly as advertised”*

**Soft Feel**7%

*“Soft straight out of the package”*

**Material Quality**7%

*“Great polymer clay for professional results”*

**Color**4%

*“I love this color”*

**Engraving/Paint/Sublimation**3%

*“Its easy to paint”*

**Moist/Dry**3%

*“I really enjoy this clay it's easy to manipulate it dries fast you can still even work with it when it's dry if you have the right tools”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**2%

*“I like the cheaper ones for fun”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Hard Feel**21%

*“It arrived harder than I rock”*

**Ease Of Use**10%

*“Difficult to use”*

**Moist/Dry**10%

*“Too dry and crumbly”*

**Color**8%

*“Translucent color, not fun to try to use”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“They are TINY”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Wish there was more for the price”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“It may just be a bad batch of clay”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Clay was not good”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**4%

*“Dont use gloves it wont stick to your skin”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“the directions were not very straightforward”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Material Quality16% - Hard Feel16% - Value For Money15% - Size-Overall10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product9% - Moist/Dry9% - Color6% - Product Condition3% - Ease Of Use3% - Defective Material/Parts2%