Cookie Clay

Posted on August 30, 2009 by CCAS

2 cups salt 2/3 cups water 1 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup cold water Mix the salt and water together in a saucepan and bring to a boil. In a seperate bowl, mix the cornstarch and remaining cold water. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling water solutions and stir until thick. Roll out the clay dough on a lightly cornstarched…

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Cornstarch Clay

Posted on July 30, 2009 by CCAS

1 cup cornstarch 2 cups salt 1 1/3 cups cold water (divided 2/3C and 2/3C) Mix salt together with 2/3C water and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch together with 2/3C water and mix well until smooth. Blend the two mixtures together over low heat. Roll the clay mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and cut out using cookie…

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Cornstarch Finger Paint

Posted on June 30, 2009 by CCAS

3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 cups cold water food colouring liquid dishwashing soap Mix the sugar and the cornstarch together in a saucepan. Over low heat, add the cold water in slowly and stir until smooth and thick. Remove the mixture from the heat. Divide the mixture into small containers and add a drop or two of food…

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Cornstarch Playdough

Posted on May 30, 2009 by CCAS

Another great use for cornstarch … this playdough is a definite hit with the kids! 1 cup of salt 1 cup of hot water 1 cup of cold water 1 cup of cornstarch. Mix together the salt and hot water in a medium sized pot and heat until boiling. In a seperate bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water. Pour…

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Dr.Seuss’s Oobleck

Posted on April 30, 2009 by CCAS

Dr.Seuss spoke of green precipitation called Oobleck falling from the sky in Bartholomew and the Oobleck. While you may never have called it Oobleck, you have probably played with this mixture before. 1.5-2 cups cornstarch 1 cup water food colouring (optional) This mixture involves the mixing of cornstarch and water. As you mix it and play with it between your…

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Easter Egg Dye

Posted on March 30, 2009 by CCAS

1/4 teaspoon food colouring 3/4 cup hot water 1 tablespoon vinegar Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl. Divide the mixture into smaller bowls and add food colouring to each bowl. To decorate the Easter Eggs, hold the hard boiled egg or blown-egg under the dye. The longer the egg shell stays in the dye, the darker the colour…

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Face Paint

Posted on January 30, 2009 by CCAS

There are many times of the year that it would be great to have face paint available. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to locate. Why not make your own? 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon cold cream 1/2 teaspoon water food colouring Stir together the corn starch and cold cream until smooth. Add the water and continue to stir until smooth…

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