Materials:
- 6 cups dryer lint
- 4 cups cold or warm water
- 1 1/2 cup non-self-rising wheat flour
- 6 drops oil of cloves
- Old newspaper
- pan
HOW TO:
1 - Put lint and water in a large saucepan. Stir to dampen all of the lint.
2 - Add flour and stir to prevent lumps.
3 - Add oil of cloves.
4 - Cook over low heat while stirring constantly, until mixture holds together and forms peaks.
5 - Pour out and cool on several thickness of newspaper.
Makes about 8 cups of modeling clay. You may shape over objects or press into a mold or use the same as you would use paper-maché pulp. It takes 3 to 5 days to dry to a very hard surface.
When wet, it is easily worked. Store unused portion in an airtight container. It will keep for several days.
By Kathleen Jarman
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