Kid Recipes

Okay, so these are not to eat! BUT, for those of you with kids, these recipes may become invaluable.

THANK YOU Mrs. HPK from Family Life Forums for posting these today.

Finger Paint
1/4 c cornstarch
2 c cold water
Food coloring

Mix. Boil until mixture thickens. Cool. Divide into containers. Add food coloring.

Salt Dough

1 c salt
4 c flour
1 1/2 c water
4 T oil

Mix salt and flour. Add water and oil. After making objects or shapes, bake 45 min at 350 degrees. Paint. Varnish.

Silly Putty

1 c white glue
1 1/2 c liquid starch

Mix ingredients. Cover. Let stand a few hours. Pour off any excess liquid.

Play Clay

2 c baking soda
1 c cornstarch
1 1/4 c coldwater
Food coloring(opt)

Mix soda and cornstarch together. Add cold water. Mix until mixture is smooth. Boil 1 min, stirring constantly,until the consistency of mashed potatoes. Add food coloring if desired. Pour onto plate. Cover w/ damp cloth. Let cool. Knead 7-10 min.

For ornaments or shapes...After kneading, roll out onto waxed paper. Cut out designs or shapes. Let dry until hard-approx 1-2 days. Paint w/ tempra or water color paints. Dry well. Coat w/ clear shellac. Hangars may be mounted on back w/ glue or pressed into dough while still wet.