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How to Make Clay in Little Alchemy 2: An Easy Guide for New Alchemists

Hello friend! Are you trying to figure out how to make clay within the delightful puzzle game Little Alchemy 2? As a fellow fan of worldbuilding games, let me provide you some helpful guidance.

Introduction to Little Alchemy 2

In Little Alchemy 2, your goal is to start with the four basic elements of air, earth, fire and water. By combining these building blocks and other unlocked elements, over 700 new "elements" can be discovered! What starts as simple drag and drop puzzles gradually transforms into an expansive digital universe.

Now you may be wondering – with so many crafting combinations, where do I even begin? Well, one of the most versatile early elements to find is clay. Molding clay opens up new creation opportunities – but first you need to unlock it!

Crafting Clay in 4 Steps

After testing many formula paths, I‘ve found a reliable 4 step clay recipe by combining:

  1. Water + Earth = Mud
  2. Air + Air = Pressure
  3. Pressure + Earth = Stone
  4. Mud + Stone = Clay!

Want to skip straight to clay? Alternative combinations include:

Element 1 Element 2
Mud Sand
Mineral Sand
Mineral Rock
Mineral Stone
Liquid Rock
Liquid Stone

I hope this table gives you a helpful reference as you build your alchemy lexicon!

Clay Creations Come to Life!

Image: Clay creations from Little Alchemy 2

Now that you‘ve whipped up some clay, many new crafting possibilities open up! By adding other elements, you can create:

  • Brick: Clay + Fire/Sun/Stone
  • Golem: Clay + Life/Story/Legend
  • Pottery: Clay + Wheel/Tool
  • Soap: Clay + Oil/Wax

I always enjoy scrolling through the handing clay combinations. Before you know it, entire civilizations emerge from simple earthen bricks!

History of Humanity‘s Clay Fascination

What makes clay such an iconic element within Little Alchemy? Well, victories over nature‘s forces enabled huge civilizational leaps for humanity.

Early pottery fostered food storage and trade growth. Sun-dried then kiln-fired bricks allowed structures resisting erosion. Fast forward to today where clay claims usages across medicine, paper, cosmetics and more!

Hopefully learning this history gives you inspiration in crafting your own virtual societies!

Little Alchemy Stands the Test of Time

Can you believe the original Little Alchemy first released 10 years ago in 2012? And the charming sequel that won over fans arrived in 2017. Available online or mobile apps, this free game charges no premium.

Reviewers praise Little Alchemy 2‘s Zen-like appeal. By intermixing fantasy with real science, over 30 million players keep discovering surprises. That special formula earns Little Alchemy my vote as one of the best mobile puzzlers out there!

I hope all these tips guide your journey. Now get out there and keep inventing new elements my friend! Please share any other clay formulas you discover. Happy alchemizing!