Soft clay

Clay soft enough to mould. Soft clay is a free-to-play skilling resource traded on the Grand Exchange, used across multiple production skills. Browse all Skilling Resources prices for live GE data.

Soft clay sells for a mere 128 gp on the Grand Exchange, so profit here comes from flipping in bulk rather than large per-item margins. The buy-sell spread is 4 gp (3.1%), which indicates a tight spread common in actively traded items.

Soft clay sees extraordinary trading activity at 182,761 trades, reflecting massive player demand across the game. With a buy limit of 13,000 every 4 hours, you can trade in large quantities per session.

Soft clay currently has a negative margin of -6 gp after tax, meaning instant flips would result in a loss at these prices. Margins fluctuate throughout the day — check back later or set a price alert to be notified when the margin turns positive. The price has risen 2.4% in the last hour, indicating upward buying pressure.

Soft clay has a high alchemy value of 1 gp, but at the current buy price it is not profitable to alch.

With a 3.1% spread, Soft clay trades in a competitive range where quick flips are viable but margins leave little room for error. Prices are rising sharply — up 2.4% in the last hour. This can indicate a buy spike or supply squeeze; margins may be temporarily elevated and could normalize soon.

At the current prices, Soft clay is not profitable to instant flip. If you hold this item, consider selling gradually via limit orders above the instant sell price rather than accepting the current spread loss.

Soft clay is a skilling resource. The Gem Cutting Calculator and Tan Leather Calculator cover common resource processing methods. For broader skilling profit, see the High Alch Calculator as an alternative exit for surplus stock.

Browse all items in the Skilling Resources category for more trading opportunities. Track the Skilling Resources market sector on Market Watch for broader price trends. Set a price alert to get notified when the margin changes, or add this item to your watchlist for quick access.