How Do You Make Homemade Modeling Clay?
Kids love modeling clay. Their imaginations run wild as they spend hours creating unique masterpieces. You can really pique their interest in modeling clay by helping them make their very own. Kids seem particularly interested in choosing their own colors, and are fascinated by watching the shades deepen as they add more color to the dough. You’ll only need a few basic ingredients, all of which you probably already have in your kitchen for this fun and easy project. Make several batches with different colors, and watch the real fun begin. Combine 2-1/2 cups of flour with 1 cup of salt, mixing well. Add 1 cup of water, and a few drops of food coloring. Blend thoroughly. Add more food coloring, a few drops at a time, until the shade deepens to your satisfaction. Put on disposable gloves, and have the kids do the same to keep the food coloring in the dough from staining your skin. Knead the dough mixture for about 10 to 15 minutes, until it becomes firm and flexible and feels like modelin