Abstract: Floating clay modeling compositions which are light weight and a have increased resistance to cracking, flaking, and crumbling, which also are relative soft and easily molded at room temperature are provided. In one embodiment, the modeling composition consists of Microcrystalline wax (20-50 wt %), Synthetic wax (5-30 wt %), Ozokerite wax or Bee wax (1-20 wt %) or Elasto/Icing-wax (15-40 wt %), Polymer modified wax and/or polymer resin (0-30 wt %), oil (5-35 wt %), filler such as Talc powders (0-30 wt %) and Encapsulated copolymers (1-10 wt %). The modeling compositions can be used as clay for children.