Monday, March 1, 2010

Play Clay

This popular recipe produces a soft and cooperative clay that can be used over and over again and will remain pliant for weeks!

Ingredients:
1 Cup flour
1 Cup water
1/2 Cup salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter
food coloring, optional

Method:
1. Mix all ingredients together in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture holds together (keep mixing or it will stick to the bottom of the pan).
2. When the clay is cool en0ough to touch, your child can knead it on a floured board.

*If stored in an airtight container, this dough will last, refrigerated or unrefrigerated, for 2-4 weeks.

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