Description
A fun and engaging DIY clay recipe perfect for making colorful clay monsters with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Mixing bowl
- Cookie sheet
- Wax paper or plastic wrap
- Non-stick spray (optional)
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Baking utensils (optional for decorating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Pour in the water and vegetable oil. Add food coloring if desired. Mix until a dough forms.
- Dust a clean surface with flour, and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and pliable.
- Divide the dough into smaller portions for different colors. Roll, pinch, and shape the dough into monster designs.
- Add details using small beads or buttons for eyes and mouths. Get creative with textures!
- Optional: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Place the monsters on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and bake for 30 minutes to an hour depending on thickness. Allow to cool before handling.
Notes
Keep unused dough in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out. Get creative with colors and decorations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 monster
- Calories: 20 (dough only)
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg