DAP INC 18746 Alex Plus Quart Spackling, 32 oz, White

I love this clay! It was a bit off putting when I first opened it. It seems hard yet stretchy. After grabbing at it and getting a chunk. It was soft and not very stretchy, worked it for about a minute or two and it was very pliable! I could get it fairly thin, it would be perfect frosting on a clay cake!! I used some silicone molds for a different project. I tried some kids soft clay from my super store. And then this clay. Con: this clay dosent pick up tiny details. And you kind of need to stuff a lot in the silicone mold to pick up the basics. But that's just in the case of silicone molds. Don't let that discourage you. I also used a lollipop mold and this clay picked up the swirls perfectly! So I guess it depends on the detail your going for. Pro: the clay held up! In the ice cream mold I used, they both got squished a bit. The kids clay flattened. While this clay bounced back! I gently adjusted it a bit and it looks like nothing happened! Overall I recommend this clay! No strong funky smell, fairly easy to use, non toxic (amazing for me because my cat loves to try and put her mark on everything 🙄😂) and light weight when it's dry! Absolutely perfect for my making of figures and things!

I am not sure what the pros use, but this was recommended by the big box store if you don't care about other features and just want basic spackling. This was a thick paste that goes on pretty easily with a putty knife, washes off or wipes off easily before it dries, and dries hard in 24 hours. So it was easy for DIY to fix the occasional wall dents and corner scrapes. This arrives fast, and well-packaged. And you pay about the same out of your pocket as the big box store, but you get 2x the amount; so a terrific deal. I recommend minimizing the tub's exposure to air, because this will last for many jobs (for me). Just put an amount on a paper plate and work with that.

Works well for fairly large defects using a mesh screen. This,. it makes a good multi=-purpose product. Slow drying compared to lightweight.

This spackling was priced well for the quantity. It maintained moisture level well throughout my project, and was easily workable. It also sands nicely. Do not try to smooth it perfectly when applying in one coat, however; though it resists shrinkage, it is not immune, and will dimple if you smooth it flat on the first application.

I like using this stuff because you can sand it. When you’re trying to putty some holes with other stuff, it cannot be sanded. This gives it a better finish.