Animal Crossing: New Horizons - How To Get Clay And What You Can Do With It

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When you're walking about town smacking rocks, one of the last things you want to see is clay. Iron is probably what you're looking for, but more often than not Animal Crossing: New Horizons will offer up clay. However, if you know what clay can be used for, you might be happy walking away with an inventory full of the crumbly soil. Here's everything you'd ever want to know about the common crafting material.

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Updated January 23, 2022 by Belle Huston: Clay is an essential resource for many crafting recipes in New Horizons, so it's important that players have a solid understanding of how to get it and what to do with it once you do! We've updated this article with headings and extra details so that you won't be left wanting for any information.

Clay is found by hitting rocks with your shovel. When you hit rocks in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, they can drop...

Once you know how to get it, your inventory will quickly fill up. Thankfully, there are a few ways to put clay to good use in New Horizons.

Clay is primarily used for crafting. It can be used to craft multiple items, including (but not limited to)...

If you don't need any of these items, we recommend stockpiling as much as possible. Then, keep an eye on the Hot Item listed at Nook's Cranny each day. These are items that sell for twice their usual amount. Eventually, an item made from clay is bound to be the Hot Item. When that happens, break out your stash of clay and get to crafting — your patience has finally paid off.

While New Horizons doesn't seem to prioritize the use of clay, it's still important to stock up on the resource. If you think you have enough in Storage you can always sell clay