{"schemaVersion":"1.0","guide":{"id":"clay-pinching-no-kiln","title":"A small air-dry clay gathering","published":true,"publishedOn":"2026-10-10","collection":"creative","label":"Creative things to do together","setting":"anywhere","description":"Use a craft material labeled for air drying and make decorative objects suited to its instructions. Keep the project small and avoid promising functional mugs or food-safe dishes.","tags":["creative","creative","clay","pinching","no","kiln"],"answer":"Use a craft material labeled for air drying and make decorative objects suited to its instructions. Keep the project small and avoid promising functional mugs or food-safe dishes. People can shape, sketch ideas or simply keep the makers company.","duration":"Suggested: 60–90 minutes","budget":"Split one appropriate supply purchase and use existing tools.","budgetDetail":"Split one appropriate supply purchase and use existing tools. Agree the total before purchases or bookings. 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