I love how classic products I used as a child are still available today, especially when they have such great developmental properties such as Plasticine (a registered Trademark of Flair Leisure Products plc). Recommended from ages 3 and over, at pocket-money prices, encouraging the creative side whilst helping to hone in fine motor skills. I was sent a variety of different sets of Plasticine to share my honest opinions of them.
My Thoughts on Plasticine
Plasticine does not shrink or harden, and can be used again and again. Plasticine is easily manipulate into shape with a bit of pressure, or by using the tools to perfect the required shape. Models can easily be created, changed and adapted – perfect if a mistake is made, or just something new wants to be added or taken away from the masterpiece. Then they can be taken them apart and something new can be built – providing hours of fun. Colours can be kept separate or mixed together to create new shades. They are a great way of designing without the mess, although it did leave hands feeling like they could do with a wash. I liked the packaging and how there was not much waste, but apart from the Funtubulous, there was no way of storing the Plasticine until the next time it is used. I found the shapes hard to get out without breaking (particularly the plane) and disappointing that my Leonardo had a purple mask. Other than that I thought it was super fun and good for self-esteem as it was relatively easy to follow make some impressive looking models.
Plasticine Prices and Sets
Plasticine prices starting from only 99p (80g) for the BaSix packet. As the name suggests this starter pack comes complete with 6 colours (white, purple, orange, green, black and red) perfect for first creations. The Fluro (130g) pack (£1.99) comes complete with a sculpting tool, perfect for those who desire a little more precision in their models. The set also had some very fluorescent looking colours. The Funtubulous (£6.99) tub of Plasticine is perfect for young and old with brightly coloured Plasticine and four shaping tools. With Colour Max (400g – £2.99) being perfect for those who want to add more colour to their creations with 24 to choose from – and if they wish to learn about colour mixing gives a bigger range of colours to pick from. Each set also came with a leaflet for inspiration on what to make.
Plasticine does not just have to be used with itself though and I have seen some fantastic creations using all manner of objects like spaghetti, gems, googly eyes – the possibilities are endless. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Squidgems (£1.49) have a sheet of card to add to the 4 Plasticine sticks and simple step by step instructions on how to make your own Leonardo, Donatello, Michel Angelo or Raphael (each Turtle sold separately)
Why not see how TiredMummyofTwo got on with her Plasticine sets.
I was sent free Plasticine goods from Flair for purposes of an honest review. All words and opinions are my own.
I remember loving Plasticine when I was little but we’ve not got into it in my house yet, we are still at the play dough stage as I thought that it was really aimed at older children, but having had a look at these sets I’m thinking that actually mine probably are ready for it. It looks as though it would be easier to keep the colours separate, especially when dismantling models to make new ones. I love the things that you’ve made!
My two used to love plasticine but I always hated it because it seems to get everywhere – this looks amazing though x x
Amy is obsessed with plasticine. They use it a lot at nursery too and I think it’s such a versatile material that has so many benefits for children – both for their motor development and their creativity x
Those are so cute. I love plasticine, we had a load to make little films a couple of years ago and the kids really enjoyed making models with it. I will have to get some more and let A loose as she would love it.
Ah, my floor is covered with plasticine at the moment, big blobs of it – our two year old can’t resist lobbing it everywhere! Can’t wait till she is a little older and can make awesome dragons like these 😀 x x
So much creativity! I wish i was as creative! My girls love plasticine! A lot!
ooh this looks such fun!
LOVE plasticine! I bought a rainbow pack for our last big family flight and it worked a TREAT! Kept everyone amused for a long time! x
I love plasticine too and it seems a lot cheaper than play doh. x
great for fine motor skills as well
My daughter is TMNT mad, I clearly need those Squidgems!