Children'S Play Clay - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Arm & Hammer baking soda
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. cold water

Preparation

Stir together baking soda and cornstarch in saucepan.
Add water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. When mixture is consistency of moist mashed potatoes (10 to 15 minutes), turn out on a plate and cover with a damp cloth.
As soon as play clay cools enough to handle, pat until it is smooth, then it's
ready to use.
Make shapes and designs, color with food coloring or paint.
Great for Christmas ornaments.
Can protect with varnish or clear nail polish.