Things You'll Need
· 3 cups water
· 2 cups cornstarch
· 4 cups baking soda
· Varnish (acrylic)
· This can be halved if it's too much for you to use.
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Instructions
1.
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Put cornstarch and baking soda into a large saucepan. Stir to mix it up.
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Stir constantly while adding a little water at a time. It will be very smooth and thin to start.
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When it thickens to the point where you can't stir it, it's done. Put the dough on a cookie sheet. Cover it with a paper towel so that it doesn't dry out. You can also use a dish towel that's been wet and wrung out.
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Put the whole pan full of dough on a good sized cookie sheet. After it cools down, knead the clay until it feels nice and smooth to the touch.
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Roll the dough out and you can cut it with an Exacto knife or cookie cutters. You can also shape things with your hands or squeeze it through a cookie cutter bag. This clay makes lots of neat things - including great Christmas ornaments.
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After you design your objects, let them air dry. The drying time will vary depending on the thickness of the item. Most things will be dry in about one day. You can put it into the oven at 350 degrees if you want to hasten the process with thick pieces, but it will air dry fully if you are patient.
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Clay will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Seal it in a zipper type plastic bag, pressing most of the air out of it before you seal it.
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Tips & Warnings
· Clay can be tinted with food coloring or with natural food coloring dyes (see articles on making dyes from vegetables here on eHow).
· The clay will harden too much to use if you leave it in the fridge or on the counter top too long before you use it.
you buy air dry clay and it drys in 10 secs by air
Air dry or kiln depending on the clay type
To make air dry clay stronger, you can try adding a small amount of white glue or acrylic medium to the clay before shaping and letting it dry. This can help increase its durability and reduce the chances of it cracking or breaking.
Air dry clay can crack due to a few reasons, such as insufficient moisture in the clay, uneven drying, or not properly kneading the clay before shaping it. To prevent cracking, make sure the clay is moist, dry it slowly, and knead it well before using.
No, it is not safe to put air dry clay in the microwave as it can cause the clay to overheat and potentially catch fire. It is recommended to let air dry clay dry naturally at room temperature.
The ingredients in Crayola Air Dry Clay typically include natural clay, water, and preservatives.
you make it out of clay and put it in a kiln or let it air dry. good luck :)
You don't bake air dry clay...so, no problem!
Air dry clay can crack easily if it is not handled or dried properly.
To rehydrate air dry clay, you can add a small amount of water to the clay and knead it thoroughly until it reaches the desired consistency. Be careful not to add too much water at once, as it can make the clay too wet and difficult to work with.
you make it out of clay and put it in a kiln or let it air dry. good luck :)
To rehydrate air dry clay, you can add a small amount of water to the clay and knead it thoroughly until it reaches the desired consistency. Be careful not to add too much water at once, as it can make the clay too wet and difficult to work with.