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Hello crafty people. I need to make clay, it's for my sister's birthday present. Actually, in more details, I need a homemade clay recipe; I'm going to make my niece's hand prints, for her mom's birthday present. Anyone have a good recipe? That would be much appreciated, thanks in advance.

2007-07-02 07:03:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation Hobbies & Crafts

3 answers

This site will give you several clay recipes. I wonder if this is such a good idea. I don't think her hand prints done in any of these types of clay would hold up over a period of time. I think if you did them in Plaster of Paris, they would stand the period of time. You can actually get a kit for doing this project in the craft store. Everything is included.
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/claytyperecipes

2007-07-02 09:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by Pat C 7 · 1 0

This one is easy and non-toxic. You can experiment until you get the consistency you want.


4 cups flour
1 cup salt
1-1/2 cups hot water (from tap)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional)

Mix the salt and flour together, then gradually add the water until the dough becomes elastic. (Some recipes call for 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil at this point.) If your mixture turns out too sticky, simply add more flour. If it turns out too crumbly, simply add more water. Knead the dough until it’s a good consistency.

If you want colored dough, mix food coloring, powdered drink mix, or paint into the water before adding it to the dry ingredients. Or you can paint your creations after baking them at 200 degrees. Baking times will vary depending on the size and thickness of the object, but make sure that all of it is hard. If the dough starts to darken before cooking is complete, cover with aluminum foil. Painted keepsakes will need to be sealed on all sides with clear varnish or polyurethane spray.

You can store your salt dough in a sealed container in the refrigerator, but usually not more than a couple of days.

2007-07-02 07:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by mischiefinthemoonlight 6 · 0 0

1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup very warm water

Mix flour and salt.
Pour in water, slowly, and stir well.
Knead for 5 minutes.
Add in colour as desired.
Store in a sealed container for up to a week.

so easy!

2007-07-02 07:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by PrettySeaShell 4 · 0 0

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