Kids Craft Recipes

Play Dough

2 C Flour
1 C Salt
1 Tbsp Oil
¾ C Water
Assorted Food Coloring

Combine flour and salt. Gradually add water and oil. Add more water if dough is too dry; more flour if dough is too sticky. Add desired amounts of food coloring. Store in plastic bags in the refrigerator.


Craft Clay

1 C Corn Starch
1 ¼ C Salt
2 C Baking Soda
1 Tbsp Oil

Combine ingredients and cook over medium heat until dough-like consistency. Knead mixture. Store in plastic bag. Mostly used for making


Modeling Clay

2 C Salt
2/3 C Water
1 C Cornstarch
½ C Cold Water

Combine salt and 2/3 C water over medium heat 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cornstarch and cold water and stir until smooth. Cook again until mixture thickens. Store in plastic bag. This clay can be painted when dry and will not crumble.


Baked Clay

4 C Flour
¾ C Water
1 C Salt


Combine ingredients. Press out dough and make imprint as desired. Bake at 325 degrees for one hour. Will be light brown in color.



Flour and Salt Finger Paint-Cooked

2 C Flour
2 tsp Salt
3 C Cold Water
2 C Hot Water
Assorted Food Coloring

Whisk together flour, salt, and cold water. Add hot water and boil until mixture becomes glossy. Continue whisking until smooth. Divide and add food coloring.


Soap Finger Paint

Soap Flakes
Powder Paints (water soluble)
Water

Beat soap flakes in small amount of water until stiff peaks form. Add color and continue mixing. Can be used on many surfaces, including paper, balloons, bathtubs, etc.