Stir the ingredients until all of the dry ingredients are moist from the wet ingredients.
Be careful with the clay and the pot, as they are both hot. Don’t burn yourself!
The clay will be hot when you first take it out of the pot. Don’t touch it because it will likely burn your hand.
You can also pick up your clay and throw it down on the counter to work out any air bubbles that might be present. This will help your clay stay moist longer.
If you want your clay to smell good, you can add a few drops of vanilla to it.
You can also store your clay in an airtight food storage container.
It should get harder to stir each time you add more water.
You can also pick up your clay and throw it down on the counter to work out any air bubbles that might be present. This will help your clay stay moist longer.
This kind of clay can make great keepsakes. For example, press your child’s foot or hand into the dough until there is an imprint, then let the mold harden to make a gift.
For instance, you can use a plastic bag with a zipper or a Tupperware container. For extra longevity, place the clay in the refrigerator.
Use potholders or a towel to handle the pot so you don’t accidentally get burned.
It should feel difficult to stir the clay, as it’s going to have a thick consistency.
If you like, you can also add glitter to your clay to make it sparkly.
You can skip this step if you’re already happy with your clay.
Make sure you leave the clay untouched for at least 2 days so your sculpture doesn’t get messed up.
The best storage containers for this type of clay are plastic bags with a zipper or Tupperware.
It’s likely that some debris will also get into the bucket. That’s okay because you’ll remove it later.
It’s okay if you miss some of the debris because you’re going to rinse the clay with water.
The water will start to dissolve the clay, which will help remove any trapped debris.
It’s okay if there’s a thin layer of water on top of the muddy clay water.
Use a strainer to make it easier to collect the debris. It’s okay if a small amount of clay remains in the first bucket. Similarly, it’s normal for there to still be debris in the clay after one rinse.
Don’t worry about soaping up the bucket. You’re just going to use it to rinse the clay again.
You’ll likely need to rinse the clay at least 2-3 times to get it clean.
Your clay will still be really runny after it sits out overnight.
Your clay still needs to dry out a lot before you can use it.
Some of the clay will be quite runny, so be careful as you pour.
It’s okay to start using your clay for pottery as soon as you’re happy with the consistency.
