Play Clay Christmas Ornaments - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. baking soda
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. cold water

Preparation

Mix soda and cornstarch together, blending well.
Add the cold water and mix well until mixture is smooth.
Boil for 1 minute until it has consistency of moist mashed potatoes.
Stir constantly.
Spoon out on a plate.
Cover with a damp cloth; allow to cool.
Knead dough and roll out on waxed paper.
Cut out designs with a cookie cutter or shape by hand.
Let dry until hard, 1 to 2 days.
Paint ornaments with Tempra or water colors.
Dry well and coat with clear shellac.
Hangers may be mounted on back with glue or pressed into dough before it dries.