Content

• Compound
• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Clay from flour and water
• Method 2 of 4: Bread Clay
• Method 3 of 4: Cornstarch and Baking Soda Playdough
• Method 4 of 4: Kool-Aid Instant Clay
• Tips
• What do you need

Making clay for children is easy, fun and safe. With simple household ingredients, you can save money and keep your child entertained with modeling and play clay.

Compound

Method 1:

• 2 cups salt
• 2.5 cups flour
• 1 glass of water
• You may need an extra glass of water, but try adding one glass first. If the mixture is still not mixed enough, add half a glass of water, stir. If it works, it's great, but if not, then just add another half glass of water, and so on.
• Food coloring (any color)

Method 2:

• White bread
• Elmer's glue
• Paints (or food coloring)

Method 3:

• 2 cups flour (regular or all-purpose)
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• Water

Method 4:

• 1 pack of instant Kool-Aid
• Some water
• 1 cup flour (the amount depends on how much Kool-Aid you dilute)
• A little vegetable oil

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Clay from flour and water

1. 1 stir the ingredients.
2. 2 Add water.
3. 3 Knead the flour until smooth.
4. 4 Add food coloring (whatever color your kids choose).
5. 5 Store in the refrigerator in a tightly resealable plastic bag or bowl covered with plastic wrap.
6. 6 Good luck.
7. 7 Ready.

Method 2 of 4: Bread Clay

1. 1 Find unnecessary, preferably white bread. Stale bread is ideal.
2. 2 Separate the crust from the bread. Break the bread into small pieces to make kneading easier.
3. 3 Place the bread slices in a small bowl. Add Elmer's glue (white stationery glue).
4. 4 Mix the bread and glue it thoroughly. Stir with a large spoon.
5. 5 Add dye. Add a few drops of paint of the chosen color. Always add a small amount of paint gradually until you get the desired color. Mix everything well.
6. 6 Put a glove on one hand. This will help keep your hand clean. When the clay from the bread begins to turn into mass, remove it from the bowl. Knead the clay with your gloved hand until it is no longer sticky.
7. 7 Remove the glove. Knead a clay ball with both hands. When the clay is ball-shaped, it is ready to use.
   • Store clay in an airtight container in a cool place.

Method 3 of 4: Cornstarch and Baking Soda Playdough

1. 1 Pour 2 cups flour into a bowl.
2. 2 Add 1 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup baking soda.
   • If using paint or food coloring, add it now.
3. 3 Add the required amount of water to form a dough. Knead the dough until soft.
4. 4 Transfer the dough to an airtight container.

Method 4 of 4: Kool-Aid Instant Clay

1. 1 Mix water with Kool-Aid drink. Kool-Aid will color the clay to its color and give it a pleasant scent.
2. 2 Pour flour into a bowl. The exact amount will depend on how much Kool-Aid you have done. Add flour gradually.
3. 3Pour the Kool-Aid mixture into a bowl of flour.
4. 4 Knead the flour with the drink mixture. Add some vegetable oil to make the dough smooth and not sticky.
5. 5Place the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
6. 6 Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Let it warm up. The clay is now ready to use.

Tips

• Place the clay in the refrigerator the day before playing. The clay will be too soft if not cooled.
• Add food coloring to make colored clay, or just leave it colorless to paint later.

What do you need

• Mixing bowl
• Gloves
• Big spoon
• Plastic lid / packaging
• Sealed container for long-term storage