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Baker's Clay: Play Clay

• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups cold water

In medium saucepan stir together cornstarch and baking soda. Add water all at once and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches the consistency of slightly dry mashed potatoes. (Mixture will come to a boil, then start to thicken first in lumps and then in a thick mass; it should hold its shape.) Turn out onto plate and cover with a damp cloth; cool. When cool enough to handle, knead thoroughly on cornstarch dusted surface until smooth and pliable. If not to be used immediately, store completely cooled clay in tightly closed plastic bag or container with tight fitting cover; clay may be kept in a cool place up to two weeks. Knead stored clay thoroughly before using. Makes about 2 pounds clay. (Note: recipe may be cut in half.)

For large quantity: Follow method for Play Clay using 3 and a half cups cornstarch, 6 cups baking soda, and one quart of cold water. Makes about 6 pounds.

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