Do you know a good mixture ( dough) to make figures ,small sculptures,like animals, etc.?

Question

I make crafts at home, and already tried the saltdough, but it's too soft because of the hot weather over here. I would like to find a better one so I can make people figures and animals, etc. I don't want to buy any clay because I air dry them and these clays you have to put them in an oven. Thanks for the help you may give me.

Answer 1

Cooked Playdough (flour and salt)

3 cups flour
1.5 cups salt
6 tsp cream of tarter
3 tbsp oil
3 cups water

Pour all ingredients into a large pot. Stir constantly over medium heat until a ball forms by pulling away from the sides. Knead the playdough until the texture matches playdough (1-2 minutes).

Store in plastic container. Should last for at least 3 months.

NOTE: This recipe is made from edible ingredients and not toxic in small amounts for children. However, a dog got sick after eating a batch of playdough. It is not intended as a food item. Please be sure to put it away after your children have finished playing.

Cooked Playdough (baking soda and corn starch)

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup corn starch
3/4 cup water

Have your child mix the baking soda and corn starch in a pot. Use hands to make sure all the lumps are broken up. Add water. The adult should put the pan on the stove over medium heat and stir constantly. As soon as the mixture gathers together, remove from the heat. When it cools, have your child knead it into a smooth playdough.

Note: Don't over cook this playdough or it will crumble when the children use it.
Alternative Recipe for childrens playdough

2 cup cornstarch
2 cup baking soda
1 1/4 cup cold water

Gradually add water till smooth. Heat, stirring constantly until mashed potato consistency. Turn onto plate, cover with damp cloth, let cool. Knead dough.
Uncooked Playdough (salt and flour)

1/4 cup salt
1 cup flour
1/4 cup water

Have your child mix the flour and salt in a bowl then add water. Knead and squeeze the dough to make a clay consistency. You may need to add more water.

Note: Your child will find that this playdough doesn't last as long as the cooked recipes.
Kool-Aid Play Dough

The children will love the smell of this playdough!

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups boiling water
2 packages unsweetened Kool-Aid

Mix dry ingredients. Add oil and water. Wearing gloves, knead for 10 minutes. Store in zip lock bag in refrigerator.

Note: Your hands may smell of the Kool-Aid flavor even with gloves.


Cornstarch Clay 1 (Porcelain type)

Ideal for items under 3/4" thick

2 cups (500 ml or .5 liter) cornstarch
2 cups (500 ml or .5 liter) baking soda
11/4 cups (310 ml) cold water

In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and baking soda. Gradually add water until the mixture is smooth. Heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches a moist mashed-potato consistency.

Turn onto a plate, cover with a damp towel. Knead clay when cool enough to handle. Clay is now ready to shape into craft projects.

* children can add food coloring to make different colors.
* roll out the dough into 1cm thick (under 1/2 inch) and have children make hand prints.
* takes a long time to air dry or dry in a warm oven (200F) but it may brown a bit.
* clay may crack if items too thick or bulky



Cooked Playdough (baking soda and corn starch)

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup corn starch
3/4 cup water

Have your child mix the baking soda and corn starch in a pot. Use hands to make sure all the lumps are broken up. Add water. The adult should put the pan on the stove over medium heat and stir constantly. As soon as the mixture gathers together, remove from the heat. When it cools, have your child knead it into a smooth playdough.

Note: Don't over cook this playdough or it will crumble when the children use it.


Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

I ALLWAYS WONDERED IF YOU TOOK POTTING CLAY & DID YOUR SCULPTURE & THEN FIRED IT IN YOUR OVEN ON THE SELF CLEAN CYCLE???...???...???
+/- 1700 DEGREES, YOU MIGHT NOT WANT TO DO IT EVERY DAY , BUT ONCE A MONTH??? WHY NOT?????

Answer 3

Hey, just add 2 tblspns plaster of paris to your mix when you are readdy to sculpt, when it dries it wont crack as badly. if you want these things to be permanent add more plaster.