melissa
Silver Post Medal for All Time! 293 Posts 
This clay is really cool. It is way cheaper than the stuff at the hobby shops! If you add alum, it will eventually harden on its own. If not, you can bake it and you are ready to paint your project and display it. Have fun!
Total Time: a few minutes
Yield: 1 large ball
Source: Little Hands art book
Supplies:
- 1 1/2 cup salt
- 4 cups white flour
- 1 1/2 cup warm water, more if needed
- 1 tsp alum, for self hardening, optional
Steps:
- Put your salt and flour in a large bowl.
- Mix well.
- Add your water, mix well.
- Turn out onto the table and this is what you should have. I added about 6 tablespoons more water. Whatever you do, add it gradually. Too much water will ruin your clay.
- Knead till smooth, smiley face optional.
- If you have added alum, simply leave your project out in the open air and it will eventually harden. If not, bake small shapes in a 300 degree F oven for 30-40 minutes, or until hard. Store unused clay in an airtight container.
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Becky Miles
Bronze Feedback Medal for All Time! 158 Feedbacks September 28, 20150 found this helpful
Great project! I'm sure the kiddos would love it.
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