Plasticine

American  

[plas-tuh-seen] / ˈplæs təˌsin /

Trademark.

1. a brand name for a synthetic material used as a substitute for clay or wax in modeling.

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Plasticine British  

/ ˈplæstɪˌsiːn /

noun

1. a soft coloured material used, esp by children, for modelling

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Example Sentences

The animation technique used in both that short film and the ads, like most of Vinton’s work, was stop-motion, using Plasticine clay, ushering in what might be called the golden age of clay animation.

From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2022

The Plasticine sounds of “Thique” segue into the even more heavily synthetic “All Up in Your Mind,” co-produced by A.G.

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2022

"If that proves too taxing, then they are asked to organise a fashion parade or make Plasticine models," he added.

From BBC • May 9, 2013

SAT Sing and dance along to the music of the Beatles played by the Plasticine Porters, for all ages, lyrics and refreshments available, supports transitional housing for women in Seattle, 7:30 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2012

But except as mortar Plasticine should be shunned.

From Wings and the Child or, the Building of Magic Cities by Nesbit, E. (Edith)