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!

No complaints at all about the performance of this spackle. I've used DAP products for many years, and have always been happy with their performance and value. This is no exception.But what I really like about this is that it's in a sealable tube. I've had to toss out countless tubs of partially-used spackle since the material dries out and becomes useless regardless of how much care I take in putting the lid back on. This is in a tube which has a good cap to keep the contents from drying out.The tube makes it easy to deal with small holes/dents since you can apply it directly from the tube to the wall and smooth it out with a putty knife. Quick and mess-free.It's a bit more expensive per ounce compared with a tub, but the ease of use and the ability to keep it tightly sealed in storage more than offset the additional cost. Highly recommend, especially if you're tired of tossing out dried-out tubs of partially used spackle.

My product arrived in flawless condition. A few reviews claim that the product arrived damaged e.g., broken container, dried up product, damaged lid. In my case, the lid was taped closed ensuring it would remain intact during transportation. Air filled-bags provided shock absorption inside an appropriate sized box. The product was of proper consistency, and manufactured relatively recently (batch code indicates manufacture date of 8-August, 2020. Product received 5-November, 2020.) The box was also hand delivered despite the man having to walk up 4 flights of stairs. He also wore a mask and verbally identified himself and asked for my name before handing over the goods. Above and beyond the call of duty.The product itself is excellent. It goes on very smooth and doesn't leave an orange peel pattern. Other brands are thin or airy. This spackle is nice and dense and creamy, requiring only one application. For the price, you can't beat it. Vastly less expensive than the warehouse stores, and offering double the amount. 5-stars. This is the Heinz Ketchup of spackle.

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.

This spackle is smooth & soft. Application is very easy.

I repaired an approximately 6X6 inch hole in one of my plaster walls. I cleaned around the hole and used an 8X8 aluminum patch also purchased on Amazon. I mixed the product thoroughly with a small plastic spatula before applying it. The trick is applying thin layers then feathering outwards. I also let it dry approximately 8 hours before lightly sanding. I’ll let it dry overnight before deciding to apply another coat of spackle. Easy to work with. There are plenty of YouTube videos you can use as a reference.

Now that I've used it several times I really love this product. Wish I could give it more than 5-stars. I forgot the best part, as advertised and marked on the label, "No flashing." What a difference! Who wants to paint 4 coats of paint over caulk to get rid of the shiny "flashing" residue, especially on walls with any color other than white. Wish I would have found this sooner, instead of using those small tubs of caulk that always seem to dry out, no matter how well re-sealed (I use a hammer), long before you come close to using even a 1/4 of the product and have to throw it out. From my original review: Works well, much better than a dried up tub of spackle. Smooth, even, like toothpaste coming out of a tube. I do anticipate having to use more pressure when the tube isn't new and full (an issue for arthritic hands) but so far, I'm very pleased with this product as far as quality, coverage, and ease of use.

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.