Handwork that can be done with clay:

1. Making small animals: Using clay can make various small animals, such as rabbits, bears and cats. When making, you can first pinch out the animal's body with clay, and then add details, such as eyes, nose, mouth and so on.

2. Making cartoon characters: Using clay can make various cartoon characters, such as Disney Princess and superhero. When making, you can first squeeze out the body of the character with clay, and then add details, such as hairstyle and clothing.

3. Making jewelry: Using clay can make all kinds of jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets and earrings. When making, you can first squeeze out the main body of jewelry with clay, and then add details, such as gems and pearls.

4. Making home decorations: Using clay can make various home decorations, such as vases, photo frames, wall decorations, etc. When making, you can first squeeze out the main body of the decoration with clay, and then add details, such as patterns and colors.

5. Cooking food: Using clay can make all kinds of delicious food, such as cakes, pizzas, hamburgers and so on. When making, you can first squeeze out the main body of the food with clay, and then add details, such as sauces and vegetables.

Characteristics of clay:

1. Clay is a natural silicate mineral material, usually showing white or light color. It has two forms: plasticity and non-plasticity, and can be formed in different environments.

2. Clay has a wide range of sources and can be one of the most widely distributed minerals on the surface. It can be formed in various geological environments, such as sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks and igneous rocks. The formation of clay requires specific geological conditions and chemical composition, and usually contains a lot of silicon and aluminum elements.

3. In nature, clay is usually formed by weathering of minerals. Weathering can decompose minerals into smaller particles and gradually form clay. Some diagenesis can also form clay, such as volcanic eruption and sedimentation.

4. In addition to naturally occurring clay, some artificial products can also be classified as clay. For example, some ceramic products and concrete products can also be regarded as the category of clay.

5. Clay is a very common natural mineral material, which has a wide range of sources and many uses.