Play Clay™ is homemade modeling clay that hardens after drying. Play Clay™ is great for rainy days, birthday parties, and class activities.
- The Ingredients needed are as follows:
- 2 cups ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda
- 1 cup corn starch
- 1 1⁄4 cups cold water (can add food coloring to color clay)
- Stir together ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda and corn starch in saucepan.
- Add water (and food coloring, if desired) and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches consistency of moist mashed potatoes (approximately 10 to 15 minutes).
- Remove mixture to plate and cover with a damp cloth.
- When Play Clay™ is cool to the touch, pat until smooth.
- Now you’re ready to make fun shapes! (Do not eat clay. Children should use with adult supervision.)
- Once done playing, air dry clay shapes on a wire rack (8 hours or overnight).
- Or, preheat oven to lowest setting.
- Turn off, then place finished shapes on a cookie sheet in oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Decorate with paint, markers, or glitter, or add your favorite objects (like buttons and shells) with a small amount of glue.
- Store any unused Play Clay™ in the refrigerator for up to 1 week (store in a tightly sealed plastic bag or container).
- Do not freeze.
