2 cups baking soda 1 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 cups cold water Food coloring (gel or liquid) Old pot Whisk Bowl
This clay may take 24 to 48 hours to completely dry. When it’s dry, you can decorate the object with acrylic paint.
2 cups cornstarch 1 cup white school glue Food coloring (gel or liquid) Bowl
If it’s too crumbly, add more glue. If it’s too sticky, add more cornstarch.
If you want to make clay in several colors, separate the batch into two or more parts and color each one separately.
1 cup cornstarch 1 cup school grade white glue 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons canola oil Plastic wrap Microwave-safe bowl Extra oil so the clay won’t stick to your hands
If the clay still looks gooey, microwave it for another 15 seconds. The finished clay should still be sticky and pliable; if it seems dry, you’ve overcooked it.
There are many varieties of clay. [4] X Research source Decide whether you want to make pots or sculptures with your clay. The clay that is good for throwing on the wheel might not work for making a big sculpture. [5] X Research source Then look up a clay formula in the ceramics magazine where they give you the exact proportions to make different types of clay.
