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Kids craft project for Homemade Modeling Clay

What you need: 2 cups of salt; 1 cup of boiling water; 1 cup of cornstarch.

What to do:

1. Bring salt and water to a boil.

2. Pour cornstarch in a separate container and gradually pour in cold water until it becomes easy to pour or of a liquid texture.

2. Add liquid cornstarch to the boiled mixture and stir until mixture is very thick and transparent.

3. Pour mixture onto waxed paper and allow to cool.

4. Divide the clay mixture and color sections with food coloring. Keep one section white.

5. With a rolling pin or side of a bottle, roll clay out flat.

6. Create your designs and allow clay to dry into shape desired. Press out any cracks that may appear while clay is drying.

Note: Leftover clay may be stored wrapped in waxed paper and refrigerated.

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