Play Clay - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) box Arm & Hammer baking soda (2 c.)
1 c. Argo cornstarch
1 1/4 c. cold water (add food coloring for colored only)

Preparation

Stir together baking soda and cornstarch in a saucepan.
Add water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches consistency of moist mashed potatoes (approximately 10 to 15 minutes).
If cooked too long, finished ornaments may crack.
Remove and put on a plate.
Cover with a damp cloth.
When cool, pat until smooth.