Frustrated that the clay you bought is dry? Tired of buying things that are easy to make yourself? Using a few ingredients in the kitchen, you can make toy clay for children. There are various ways to make it. Regular clay can be made very quickly, but cooked clay can last much longer. The ingredients used vary, such as flour, cornstarch, white bread and Kool-Aid.
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Method 1 of 5: Clay from Flour and Water (Easy Way)
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You need:
- 1 cup salt
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Food pwearna (optional)
- 2 cups boiled water
Step 2. Mix the ingredients
Whisk the salt, flour, and cream of tartar in a large bowl until evenly combined.
Step 3. Add food coloring
Make a kind of well in the center of your dry ingredients and pour vegetable oil and food coloring into it.
Step 4. Pour boiled water
Put hot water in a bowl and stir until smooth. The water does not need to be completely poured.
Be careful when cooking and pouring hot water
Step 5. Let the dough rest for a few minutes
Let the flour absorb the water and solidify the dough.
Step 6. Knead the flour until it feels smooth
Take the clay from the bowl and make it into a ball. Knead the ball for a few minutes until the clay feels smooth.
Step 7. Store in an airtight container
If you store clay in a plastic container, be careful because the clay will contaminate the container. The dough can keep for several weeks if covered properly.
Method 2 of 5: Cooked Clay from Flour and Water
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You need:
- 5 cups of water
- 2 1/2 cups salt
- 3 tablespoons cream of tartar
- Food coloring (optional)
- 10 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 cups flour
Step 2. Combine water, salt, cream of tartar and food coloring
Place in a large saucepan and stir until evenly distributed.
Step 3. Cook the dough
Keep stirring the dough as it cooks over medium heat until hot. Then, add the vegetable oil and mix well.
Step 4. Gradually add flour
Add flour one cup at a time and mix well with each cup of flour added. The dough will appear sticky and rough. Keep stirring.
Step 5. Stir constantly until the shape resembles clay
The dough will start to pull towards the sides of the pan. Turn off the heat and transfer the dough to a dry surface.
Step 6. Let the clay cool
When the dough is cool enough, knead until it feels smooth.
Step 7. Store in an airtight container
Cooked clay can last up to several months if stored in an airtight container properly.
Method 3 of 5: Clay from Cornstarch and Baking Soda
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You need:
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Food coloring (optional)
Step 2. Mix cornstarch and baking soda
Stir in the pan.
Step 3. Add water, vegetable oil and food coloring
Stir the dough until it is evenly mixed and looks smooth.
Step 4. Cook the dough
Heat the dough over medium heat and cook until it looks slightly dry. Keep stirring so the dough doesn't stick to the pan.
When the dough looks like dry mashed potatoes, turn off the heat
Step 5. Transfer the dough to a dry plate and let it cool
When the clay has clumped together in the pot, remove it from the stove and transfer it to a plate.
Step 6. Let the clay cool
When the dough is cool enough, knead until it feels smooth.
Step 7. Store in an airtight container
Cooked clay can last several months if stored in an airtight container properly.
Method 4 of 5: Clay from Bread and Glue
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You need:
- 2 slices of white bread
- 4 tablespoons white glue
- Coloring paint (optional)
Step 2. Peel the skin of the bread
Take the crust off the white bread and throw it away (or eat it, if you prefer).
Step 3. Tear the bread into small pieces
Smaller slices of bread will be easier to knead. Put all the bread slices in a bowl.
Step 4. Add glue
Mix bread and glue until smooth using a large spoon.
Step 5. Add food coloring (optional)
Add a few drops of dye and stir until evenly distributed. Add drops of dye little by little until you get the color you want.
Step 6. Put on gloves
Gloves will keep hands clean and dry
Step 7. Transfer the clay to a bowl
When the loaf clay begins to form lumps, transfer it to a bowl. Knead the dough until it no longer feels sticky.
Step 8. Remove gloves
Squeeze the clay with two hands. When it is in the form of a ball, the dough is ready to use.
Step 9. Store in an airtight container
Clay can last several weeks if properly sealed and refrigerated.
Method 5 of 5: Clay from Kool-Aid
Step 1. Prepare the ingredients
You need:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup salt
- 2 packs of unsweetened Kool-Aid
- 2 cups boiled water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Step 2. Combine flour, salt and Kool-Aid powder
Stir the ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 3. Mix boiled water and vegetable oil
Pour the oil and water into another bowl and stir until quite combined.
Be careful when cooking and pouring hot water
Step 4. Pour the water mixture into the dry mixture and mix well
Mix liquid and dry ingredients until smooth and smooth.
Step 5. Let the clay cool
When the dough has cooled enough, remove from the bowl and knead until it feels completely smooth.
Step 6. Store in an airtight container
If stored in a plastic container, be careful because the dough will contaminate the container. Clay can be stored for several weeks if properly sealed.
Tips
- If you don't want to use food coloring, color the clay when it's formed and hardened with paint.
- Try adding glitter or perfume to the dough. Keep in mind, both materials can be dangerous for children.
The Things You Need
- Bowl
- Pot
- Gloves
- Big spoon
- Plastic wrap
- Airtight container
