Play Clay Recipes

Steps:

• Heat water and salt to boiling.
• Remove from heat.
• Add remaining items in order.
• Stir until cool enough to handle.
• Knead well.
• Play!
• Store in airtight container when not in use.

Steps:

• Mix the cold water, food coloring (if desired) and the cornstarch until smooth Mix the salt and the hot water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Add the cornstarch mixture to the boiling salt water and stir vigorously to prevent it from lumping up.
• Cook over low heat stirring constantly until mixture is stiff.
• Turn the mixture out onto a bread board.
• When cool knead until smooth.
• Use immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.
• To make Christmas tree ornaments, roll out dough 1/4" thick and use cookie cutters to make a variety of shapes.
• Using a toothpick, make a hole at the top of each one so that a string or wire can be inserted.
• To harden models or ornaments either air dry them at room temperature for 3 days or bake at 200F for 2 hours.

Steps:

• Stir the soda and cornstarch together in a saucepan then add water and mix well.
• Cook over low heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes then cook another 2-5 minutes while stirring constantly until it looks like mashed potatoes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, set aside and let cool.
• When cool, put on your floured breadboard and knead it, adding more cornstarch as needed until it's a smooth workable clay.
• For tinted clay, knead in a few drop of food coloring.
• Create clay masterpieces!
• Let creations dry overnight.
• Store leftover clay airtight in the fridge, it'll stay good for a couple of days.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the flour, cream of tarter and salt. Gradually add the water and oil. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until a ball forms., Cool. Divide dough and knead in colors as desired. Store in airtight containers or resealable plastic bags.