Magical Modeling Clay Recipes

MAGICAL MODELING CLAY

Steps:

• Trim the crust away from the bread.
• Pinch the bread into very small pieces.
• Slowly pour the glue into the bread pieces and mix by hand until a dough has formed.
• Package the dough in a plastic bag or airtight container and refrigerate overnight to "ripen.".
• Lightly coat your hands with vegetable oil if dough is not too sticky to handle.
• Knead the ripened dough until smooth and pliable.
• Divide dough and color with food coloring or acrylic paints if desired.
• The addition of the liquid in the form of coloring will cause the dough to become a little sticky again, but just keep on working the dough - it will regain its manageable state.
• Model dough into desired shapes and insert twisted pipe cleaners into the backs of your figures for hanging or simply form a hole with a toothpick.
• Air dry on wax paper.
• It will take from 1 to 3 days, depending on the thickness of your ornament.
• Can also roll and cut this clay.
• Keep in airtight container in refrigerator.

EASY MODELLING CLAY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Mix all ingredients together until you have a soft ball of dough-if too dry add a bit of water.
• Sprinkle some flour on counter and knead it until smooth and stretchy.
• Shape the dough any way you want-use a toothpick or straw for making holes.
• When finished shaping, put on cookie sheet and bake 20 minutes or until hard-timing depends on size of your piece of art.
• Place on wire rack to cool.
• Once cool, you can paint them.
• When paint is dry a clear varnish can be added to give your creation a wonderful shine.

NON-HARDENING MODELING CLAY

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together well.
• Keep in sealed container.