PLAY CLAY
1 cup cornstarch
2 cups baking soda
1 ¼ cups water
Food coloring or tempera paint
Mix ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in
the microwave for about 4 minutes, or until the consistency
of mashed potatoes, making sure to stir the mixture every
30 seconds. (Or place ingredients in a sauce pan and stir
over low heat until thickened, about 15 minutes.) Spread out
the mixture in a baking pan until cool enough to handle. Tint
the clay with food coloring or tempera paint. Let your child
use the Play Clay to make shapes, sculptures, or whatever
they wish. Allow the Play Clay creations to dry on a baking
rack for 24 hours or until dry.
Variation: Instead of tinting the Play Clay, let your
child paint her dried creations with tempera paint.
Hint: If you would like to make the Play Clay ahead
of time, put the cooled dough in a zipper-top bag, seal out
all the air, and store in the refrigerator.
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