Homemade Clay Recipes

Modeling Clay

Materials

• 2 cups salt
• 2/3 cups water
• Saucepan
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water

Directions

1. Stir salt and water in a saucepan over heat 4-5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat; add cornstarch and cold water.
3. Stir until smooth; return to heat and cook until thick.
4. Allow the clay to cool, then shape as desired.
5. When dry, decorate with paint, markers, glitter, and so on.
6. If you like, finish with clear acrylic spray or clear nail polish.
7. Store unused clay in a Ziploc bag.

Bread Clay

1. Materials
   • 6 slices white bread, crusts removed
   • 6 tablespoons white glue
   • 1/2 teaspoon detergent or 2 teaspoons glycerine
   • Food coloring
   • Paintbrush
   • Equal parts white glue and water
   • Acrylic paint or spray or clear nail polish
   Directions
   1. Knead bread with glue plus detergent or glycerin until the mixture is no longer sticky.
   2. Separate into portions and tint with food coloring.
   3. Let your child shape the clay.
   4. Brush the sculpture with equal parts glue and water for a smooth appearance.
   5. Let dry overnight.
   6. Use acrylic paints or spray or clear nail polish to seal and preserve.