Description
A fun, eco-friendly craft project using cornstarch to create durable and light decorations, perfect for kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 ¼ cups water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Spoon or spatula
- Baking sheet
- Wax paper (for cooling)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Cover your work surface with wax paper to catch any spills and gather all your materials.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch and baking soda thoroughly.
- Cook the Mixture: Pour the water into a saucepan over medium heat, gradually add the cornstarch and baking soda mixture while stirring continuously.
- Stir until the mixture gets thick and forms a dough-like consistency.
- Cool the Dough: Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the dough onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper, allowing it to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
- Shape and Create: Once cool enough to handle, knead the dough until smooth and shape your creations or use cookie cutters.
- Let Your Creations Dry: Let them air dry for 24-48 hours to harden, placing them in a warm, dry area to expedite the drying process.
Notes
Consider adding food coloring for vibrant designs or mixing in glitter for extra flair. Store any unused dough in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A