Modeling Clay
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup water
food coloring
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In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine baking soda and cornstarch.
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Mix well and add water.
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Continue to heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is the consistency of mashed potatoes.
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CONTINUE TO STIR–as mixture will thicken very quickly.
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Cover a flat surface (counter, kitchen table) with additional cornstarch.
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Spread mixture over cornstarch and knead by hand until mixture turns into a workable clay.
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Divide clay into several sections.
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Make a hole in the cneter of each seciton and add a few drops of food coloring to the hole in each section.
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If desired, use a different color for each section.
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Knead the sections by hand until the color has distributed throughout.
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YOU ARE NOW FREE TO HAVE FUN!
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Place any leftover clay in a ziplock bag and refrigerate.
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Use leftover clay within 3 days.
For a permanent sculpture, let the modeled clay air dry overnight.
