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claypainting
 n.— «[Joan] Gratz pioneered the animation technique known as “claypainting.” Working with bits of clay as if they were oil or acrylic paint, she blends colors and etches fine lines to create a seamless flow of images.» —“Female authors and filmmakers share spotlight on local radio” Daily Astorian (Ore.) Aug. 18, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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