Stuck trying to make clay in Little Alchemy 2? Read on for tips.

By Joshua Lamb

Published: Wednesday, 06 March 2024 at 11:56 AM


In the real world, most of us would not know where to start when making clay.

But in Little Alchemy 2, crafting clay is somewhat easier — the game allows the player to get creative using an array of elements like water and stone on a colourful screen, so put the lab apron and goggles back in the cupboard for now.

It is a simple and relaxing yet addictive little puzzle game that was initially released in 2017. The aim of it is to try and unlock 720 different elements, which get as far-fetched as making volcanoes and humans, through a raft of recipes. 

Although not always scientifically accurate, it is a good way to experiment with ideas in an environment where mixing lava and earth is not going to cause actual chaos.

Available on iOS, Android and even your internet browser, Little Alchemy 2 has had players hooked but also scratching their heads on how to make certain elements. Read on to find out how to make clay in Little Alchemy 2.

How to make clay in Little Alchemy 2 explained

There are multiple ways to make clay in Little Alchemy 2. Below are the various recipes you can use:

Any of those combinations will grant you clay, so get creative! You may also need to learn how to make certain elements on that list.

If you opt for the mud and sand method, for example, you’ll first need to make mud (that’s water + earth OR water + soil) and sand (which is air + stone/wind + stone/air + rock/wind + rock/air + pebble/wind + pebble).