Are you tired of going to the craft store for expensive clay?You can learn how to make your own substitute.Store-bought clays are not the same as homemade ones.
Step 1: The non-stick pot has glue and cornstarch in it.
If the pot is on the stove, make sure the flame is off.Place the mixture well until fully combined.The normal white children's glue will work well for this recipe.Children's glue may result in clay that is a bit weaker than wood glue.
Step 2: Add mineral oil and lemon juice to the glue and cornstarch mixture.
Stir well until it is completely blended.If you cannot find pure mineral oil, then you can use baby oil or petroleum oil.You can add food coloring or paint to the mixture at this point to color it.Don't add too much paint or you could change the texture.You should paint your creation once it's made if you want vibrant colors.
Step 3: The pot should be moved to the stove.
Bring it to a boil over low heat.Keep the liquid ingredients moving as you heat up the stove.The integrity of the clay's texture will be compromised if the mixture sits still.
Step 4: Continue stirring until it resembles mashed potatoes.
Once it turns to mashed potato consistency, it's time to remove from the heat and place on a cool/flat surface.If you want to protect your countertops, place a hot pad or towel on the counter.
Step 5: Add some mineral oil to the clay.
As you knead it, the oil will coat your hands so that it doesn't stick to them.
Step 6: The clay can be transferred to the countertop to be kneaded.
It's important to wait at least a few minutes for it to drop to a temperature that is safe enough to handle, even though it is still quite warm.Both rubber and work gloves can be used to protect your hands.
Step 7: The dough needs to beKneaded until it's smooth.
The consistency should look like pizza dough.Roll into the ball.
Step 8: The clay can be kept in a freezer bag in the refrigerator.
To keep clay fresh, remove as much air as possible before you seal the bag and store it.Leave a small amount of the bag open if the clay is still warm.You can seal and store it once it has cooled completely.
Step 9: You can use your dough to make something.
You can use the dough to make anything you want.It's a good idea to put a small amount of hand cream on your hands when working with dough.If it is not yet dry, allow it to dry for at least 24 hours.You can use your choice of paint.Other types of paint will work as well as tempera paint.If you don't paint the areas that you want to remain white, it will start to look translucent.
Step 10: You can make a homemade version of clay using this recipe.
The clay behaves like commercial clay, but it might shrink slightly.The effect should be minimal, but be aware of this when working on projects, and consider making a test piece first to gauge how much shrinkage you can expect on your final piece.If you build a bigger project, it will be the correct size when it shrinks.
Step 11: If you want a homemade version that doesn't crack, use this recipe.
The recipe has a higher ratio of glue which makes it stickier but also prevents cracks.The cracking in the final product is reduced by the addition of glycerin.The recipe dries in 30 minutes.You have to wait at least one night and a week before you can use the dough after making the recipe.It is less sticky because of this.
Step 12: An apron or old clothes are appropriate.
During the process, this will keep your clothes clean.
Step 13: The water and glue should be boiled for two minutes.
In a non-stick pot, mix 12 cup water with 2 cups pva.They should be boiled for two minutes and then removed from the heat.Wood glue is the best for this recipe because it is stronger than white children's glue.
Step 14: Put 14 cup of water in a mixing bowl and mix the cornflour with it.
Put the boiling glue and water in a pot and pour it into a bowl.Make sure the ingredients are mixed well.The dough should be covered with plastic while it is cooling.Add one to two drops if you are using food coloring.After drying, you can paint the clay.
Step 15: It's a good idea to sprinkle cornflour on a work surface.
The dough should be removed andKneaded well.When the dough becomes less sticky, continue kneading and adding more cornstarch.
Step 16: When the clay is smooth, stop kneading.
You want to make the dough with theGluten in it.It is ready to be used.
Step 17: Store in a bag.
You can prevent the dough from drying out by putting it in a bag.
Step 18: This recipe can be used to make very strong clay.
This recipe results in very strong clay that can be dropped from one meter high and not break.
Step 19: In a non-stick pan, combine all the ingredients.
In a non-stick pot over low heat, mix 1 cup of PVA glue, 12 amount of stearin (stearic acid), 1 ounce of glycerin, and a little bit of Vaseline.Don't mix it at all.The lowest heat possible is used to heat the pot.
Step 20: Continue to add the cornstarch little by little.
The whole time, add the 12 cup cornstarch little by little into the mixture.Adding a small amount of cornstarch prevents the lumps from forming.You can lift the clay from the pan by mixing it.You have to keep going until you can lift it out of the pan.
Step 21: The clay should beKneaded for 20 minutes.
Place the clay on the table.It should be hot and sticky.The clay becomes smooth and no longer sticky after being kneaded for 20 minutes.If it is still hot when you finish kneading, you should allow the clay to cool down.
Step 22: The clay should be kept in a sealed bag.
The clay should be kept in sealed plastic bags.Before you seal the bag, make sure you press the air out.You can use the clay to make whatever you want.
Step 23: This method can be used to make a traditional recipe from Latin America.
This recipe is very popular in Latin America.Many recipes call for 10% formaldehyde or formalin, but this has been replaced with white vinegar in this recipe for a safer, non-toxic version.
Step 24: The water and glue should be put into a pot.
First mix 1 cup cornstarch with 12 cup water in a Teflon-coated pot over low heat until it is completely dissolved.Add and mix in the glue when the cornstarch has dissolved.
Step 25: Add the ingredients to the pot and mix.
To make the pot bigger, add 22.2 liters of glycerin, 1.5 liters cold cream with lanolin, and 2 liters white vinegar.Continue cooking on low heat while stirring constantly until a dough forms and comes away from the sides of the potDon't overcook the dough or it will be hard.You should be able to find it in the baking section of the supermarket.There is cold cream in the cosmetics section.
Step 26: The dough should be put on your hands.
The dough should be cooled with a damp cloth.If you can handle the dough, knead it into a smooth clay consistency.It is ready to be molded.Allow your creation to dry for three days.Once you have allowed it to dry, oil paints and acrylics can be used to paint your creation.