Play Clay Recipe: Fun and Creative Modeling Dough for Christmas Ornaments 🎄
Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Description:
This delightful Play Clay recipe serves not only as a creative outlet for children but also as a means to craft charming Christmas ornaments. Inspired by a newspaper find, this dough mirrors the one your daughter likely enjoyed in her school days. Once hardened, the ornaments become canvases for paint, glue, and an array of glitter, igniting festive imaginations.
Recipe Category: Household Cleaner
Keywords: Christmas, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Table salt | 1/2 cup |
| Hot water | 1/2 cup |
| Cold water | 1/2 cup |
| Cornstarch | 1/2 cup |
| Food coloring | As desired |
Instructions:
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Mix the Cornstarch Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine cold water, and food coloring for a vibrant touch, if desired. Stir in the cornstarch until achieving a smooth consistency.
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Prepare the Salt Solution:
- In a saucepan, blend table salt with hot water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, ensuring the salt dissolves completely.
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Combine the Mixtures:
- Gradually pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling salt water, stirring vigorously to prevent clumps from forming.
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Cook to Perfection:
- Over low heat, continue stirring the mixture constantly until it thickens to a stiff texture, ensuring a lump-free consistency.
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Transfer and Knead:
- Carefully transfer the mixture onto a clean breadboard or work surface. Allow it to cool slightly before kneading until smooth and pliable.
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Ready for Creativity:
- The Play Clay is now ready for immediate use or can be stored in an airtight container, preserving its freshness for future projects.
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Crafting Christmas Ornaments:
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch, and use festive cookie cutters to shape various ornaments.
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Hole for Hanging:
- Using a toothpick, create a small hole at the top of each ornament to allow for string or wire insertion.
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Hardening the Ornaments:
- To achieve desired hardness, options include air-drying at room temperature for approximately three days or baking at 200°F for two hours, ensuring careful monitoring to prevent over-browning.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 243.8
- Fat Content: 0g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 56659.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 58.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 0g
- Protein Content: 0.2g
Embark on a delightful journey of creativity with this Play Clay recipe, perfect for crafting cherished Christmas memories and beyond! 🌟
