Bring your imagination to life when you learn how to make natural and non-toxic modelling clay at home. This is the perfect opportunity to make fun shapes as a family. Try making sculptures that remind you of vacation!
Ingredients
1 cup of flour
1/2 cup of salt
2 teaspoons of baking soda or powder
1 cup of hot water
2 teaspoons of vegetable oil
Food coloring
Essential oils (optional)
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Start by mixing all of the dry ingredients together in a pot. Then add the oil and hot water. Stir it all together.
Ask an adult to help you “cook” the pot over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
When the clay begins to peel away from the bottom of the pot, take it off the heat and let it cool down.
Set the clay on a flat surface and start kneading it. If you want to give it a nice scent, you can add a few drops of vanilla or almond essential oil.
Divide your ball of clay into as many colors as you want to make. Put a few drops of the food coloring of your choice into each ball. Knead the clay again until you achieve the desired color.
Your clay is ready! You can create any shape that you wish. The clay will keep for several months in an air tight container.
