Preparing for next week-May 11-15

Next week all Art Zoom classes will be working with sculpture techniques.  To be prepared for these explorations students should have access to some sort of modelling materials.  Playdoh works fine to explore but making your own air dry clay is simple and easy to do.
Here is a simple air dry clay recipe:

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour*

• 1 cup salt

• 1 cup water

instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour and salt.

1. Gradually add water while stirring and mixing to form a dough with a Play-Doh like consistency.

1. Form the dough into a ball and knead for approximately 5 minutes, adding a bit more flour if the dough is too sticky or a bit more water if it’s too dry.

notes

I recommend covering your work/play area with an inexpensive plastic tablecloth to make cleanup easier!

How Long To Bake Salt Dough

If you want to bake your salt dough crafts, place them on a baking sheet in a 150-degree oven. Turn them frequently so that they dry out evenly. Baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your crafts, so just keep a close eye on them.

*Gluten-Free Salt Dough

If you or your child has a gluten sensitivity, substituting your favorite gluten-free flour one for one will work well in this recipe.

Here is also an easy playdoh recipe for the littles: