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Homemade Clay

by Andrew
(Winchelsea, Austalia)

Are you an artist looking for a new outlet? Perhaps you’re a kid looking for something fun to do. Or an adult with time on their hands (an interesting expression - does time have weight too?).

Whatever your reason, here’s a great homemade clay idea to get you started. Maybe you could even try building the Taj Mahal out of clay! Give it a try!

Recipe:

* 2 Cups Flour
* 1 Cup Salt
* 1 Cup Water
* 1 1/2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
* Wax Paper
* Paint
* 1 Mixing Bowl
* Cookie Sheet

  1. Mix the salt and flour together in the mixing bowl.

  2. Slowly add the water and oil to the bowl and mix together until you get a smooth consistency.

  3. Tear off a large piece of wax paper and pull off a chunk of the dough.

  4. Shape the dough into any design that you want…use your imagination. Just try not to make the shapes too thick.

  5. Place your creations on a cookie sheet and cook in an oven at 250 degrees for about 45 minutes-1 hour.

  6. When they are done, remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

  7. You can then paint the objects if desired.



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Jan 02, 2010
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Good baking clay recipe
by: Julie

Thanks Andrew. We are going to give this one a try!

The children want to make clay letters to spell their names on their bedroom doors - this recipe looks perfect for that.

best wishes, Julie.

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