Funclay

smooth, white dough – good for making animals

MATERIALS

water colors, tempera paints, wax paper

1 cup (250 ml) salt

½ cup (125 ml) cornstarch

1 cup (250 ml) boiling water

pan

wet cloth

PROCESS

1. mix all ingredients in a pan
2. boil to a soft ball stage
3. knead on wax paper until dough-like
4. wrap in wet cloth to keep for a few days
5. by holding a lump of clay in hands, pull out the clay to make legs or arms and head and tail
6. let animals dry and then paint

VARIATIONS

• make free-form designs
• make ornaments for holidays or birthdays