how to make clay for a child hand print?
Its my mums 50th birthday and I want to make her a mould of my son’s (her 1st grandchild) feet and hands. Can I make it at home or do I need to buy it?
1/4 cup salt
bullet1/4 cup hot water
bullet1/8 cup cold water
bullet1/4 cup cornstarch
In a saucepan, boil salt and hot water.
Stir cornstarch and cold water together in a separate bowl. Once the cornstarch dissolves, add this mixture to the boiling water. Whisk constantly
Reduce heat to low and cook until mixture is a stiff dough. Make sure to stir constantly so it doesn’t burn.
Drop dough onto table and, once cool, knead for 5 minutes until firm.
Roll out the dough to about ΒΌ inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters (just like you would cookies).
Store extra in a plastic bag for up to 3 weeks.
You can let air dry for 48 hours (in a dry, breezy location)
OR
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Bake on a foil covered cookie sheet for about 1 hour
Paint with acrylic or tempra paints. (acrylic cover better, but don’t wash out of clothes)
that should help =D
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