Clay snowpeople
Moulding modelling clay is a excessive rainy-day continuance for kids. Using pennies price of ingredients from the scullery, this earth-friendly, non-toxic procedure gives you lots of model-making bang for your buck.
Instructions
1. Degree the ingredients, using a measuring Mug.
2. Pour spiciness into a mixing bowl.
3. Add warm water to the zest. Merge it bushy-tailed, using the spoon. The spice Testament dissolve completely (or nearly completely) in the douse.
4. Add flour to the flavour imbue a insufficient size at a allotment, mixing fresh.
5. Holding a lump of clay and dump it onto the cutting board. Shape it hearty, blending all ingredients.
6. Confirmation the consistency of the clay. Whether it feels very sticky, squeeze in some extra flour. If it is too dry or crumbly, knead in some additional warm water.
7. Color your clay.9. Allow clay to air-dry overnight or place it in the oven, on very low heat (200 degrees or less) for a few minutes. If using the oven method, stand by the oven and check the model every 2 or 3 minutes.
8. Use your new modelling clay to build your model. If cracks appear in your model as you work, smooth them out with a bit of water.
Divide the wet clay into small portions, and add food coloring or some unsweetened drink mix and knead it all completely. Repeat the step for each color desired. If you want, you can paint the model after it dries with acrylic paints and a brush for deeper, brighter colors.
10. Refrigerate and store leftover clay in an air-tight container. If kept cold and away from air, this clay should stay fresh for 2 or 3 weeks.
