ACTÍVA Products

ACTÍVA Products ✨Materials for Creativity ✨ Arts & Crafts supplies since 1959,
📍Marshall, Texas

Quality Wholesale Arts & Craft Supplies Since 1959 Established in 1959, ACTÍVA is the largest worldwide producer of instant paper mache, the largest supplier of the finest quality plaster cloth (Rigid Wrap) in retail and educational markets, and the largest producer of colored sand in the North American retail market. ACTÍVA is a privately held corporation that is owned by Frank Strauss who is the

current CEO. ACTÍVA is located In Marshall, TX, and many of our products are made in the USA. All of our products exceed industry compliance standards ~ ASTMD-4236. ACTÍVA products are also ACMI certified AP Non Toxic, CE, CA Prop 65, and LHAMA. We pride ourselves on consistency in quality and performance of our products.

08/17/2026

From wedding bouquets to keepsakes, resin art, and home decor. Turn flowers you love into something you can enjoy for a long time. 💐

08/03/2026

We’re so excited to share the first project from our collaboration with the talented Anna Haberlach Noel Inspired by nature, she created this beautiful trinket dish using ACTÍVA Air Dry Clay in terracotta.
A relaxing, beginner-friendly project that’s perfect for artists, teachers, families, and makers of all ages.

We love seeing the creativity our brand ambassadors 💚

What would you use a handmade trinket dish for? Tell us in the comments! 👇

Meet Cody Thompson Cody Thompson, dollmaker based in Portland, Oregon, where he creates fantastical, lifelike dolls that...
07/20/2026

Meet Cody Thompson Cody Thompson, dollmaker based in Portland, Oregon, where he creates fantastical, lifelike dolls that stand 29 inches tall and are incredibly detailed— like miniature mannequins.

We’re always amazed by the artistry and imagination that can come from a bucket of ACTÍVA Li-Qua-Che® Liquid Paper Mache. Thank you for sharing your incredible work with us, Cody. Your creations continue to inspire us!

✨ About Li-Qua-Che®
Li-Qua-Che is a liquid paper mache casting compound that requires no firing. It air dries to a hard, durable, and break-resistant finish and is designed for use with plaster molds. It’s perfect for doll making, traditional ceramics, sculptures, and classroom projects.

07/20/2026

Meet Cody Thompson (Cody Thompson), a dollmaker based in Portland, Oregon, where he creates fantastical, lifelike dolls that stand 29 inches tall and are incredibly detailed— like miniature mannequins!

We’re always amazed by the artistry and imagination that can come from a bucket of ACTÍVA Li-Qua-Che® Liquid Paper Mache. Thank you for sharing your incredible work with us. Your creations continue to inspire us!

✨ Li-Qua-Che® is a liquid paper mache casting compound that requires no firing. It air dries to a hard, durable, and break-resistant finish and is designed for use with plaster molds. It’s perfect for doll making, traditional ceramics, sculptures, and classroom projects.

06/29/2026

Transform everyday décor into something extraordinary with ACTÍVA® Décor Sand. Available in 20 beautiful colors, our ultra-fine decorative sand is perfect for candles, glass vases, floral arrangements, terrariums, centerpieces, and so much more. Add color, texture, and a touch of elegance to every space.

✨ Which color is your favorite?

Artist Spotlight ✨We’re proud to share this review from artist and ACTÍVA Brand Ambassador Paige Sisk, whose creative sc...
06/23/2026

Artist Spotlight ✨
We’re proud to share this review from artist and ACTÍVA Brand Ambassador Paige Sisk, whose creative sculptural work continues to inspire us:

“I discovered CelluClay a few years ago and have used it on multiple sculptural projects. I have truly enjoyed working with it and have plans to bring even more ideas to life this year. It offers so much opportunity for variety, and that appeals to me as a mixed-media artist. It’s easy to work with and delivers incredible results.

I love promoting products that do what they say they will do! I also appreciate a company that supports the artists who use their products. Sharing is what it’s all about.”

— Paige Sisk Paige R. Sisk/creative/artist

✨ Follow Paige and explore more of her inspiring artwork!

06/04/2026

Thanks the season to preserve all of your beautiful flowers using ACTÍVA Products Flower Drying Art 💐

Artist and Brand Ambassador: .art

05/12/2026

Driven by a passion for pushing the boundaries of artistic expression, Brittney is particularly drawn to the versatile medium of epoxy. Her artistic journey involves a fusion of modern experimentation with traditional roots in painting, drawing, and textured surfaces, to create multi-dimensional artworks.

✨Brittney’s favorite choice is ACTÍVA Flower Drying Art silica gel for creating her wonderful pieces.✨

Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!

05/09/2026

🌸Celebrate flower month with us and enjoy a special 20% off sitewide using the exclusive code BLOOM20. Create stunning preserved blooms and embrace the beauty of spring anytime!

Our exceptionally talented May Brand Ambassador, .art , shares her favorite tip for preserving flowers: ACTÍVA Flower Drying Art silica gel—her go-to method for lasting beauty! 🌸

04/16/2026

Don't miss out! Visit our website and use the coupon code MAKE25 at checkout for a very special discount! 🌷🌷

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Marshall, TX

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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