playdough recipe
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Broughtto you by
ARM&HAMMER
Baking Soda
The MiracleTM
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WELCOMETo The World OfARM & HAMMER
Discover Play Clay Crafts! With a few
simple ingredients AR M & HA M M ER
Baking Soda, A RG O or K INGSFORD S
Corn Starch and water creating colorful
crafts with your k ids has never been so
fun and easy!
Play Clay is the homemade
modeling clay that becomes
permanent after drying.
Wi th Play Clay, k ids use
their hands and their imagination to mak e nearly
anything they wish jewelry, gifts, holiday
decorations and more for their friends and family.
Whether they mak e fancy bracelets, ferocious
tigers, or v alentine hearts, k ids create a world of
fun with Play Clay .
With Play Clay, kids are never bor ed!Play Clay is fun to use all year with kids ofall ages. Use it whenever you need anactivity for a group of kids or for aspecial afternoon with your child.
RAINY D AYSInvite the neighborhood kids over andturn a dreary day into fun.
H OLIDAYSYou and your child can make Play Clay Christmasornaments or other gifts, creating memoriesthat last a lifetime.
B IRTHDAY PARTIESPlay Clay is an entertaining
activity for a birthday to remember.
O RGANIZED GROUPSImagine the pride Brownies,
Cub Scouts and other groups willtake in making and selling Play Clay holiday decorationsor other gifts at fundraisers.
CO M M U N I T Y FAIRSTry out your Play Clay talent! Setup tables at Town Fairs or Carnivalsfor kids to experiment with Play Clay.
SU M M E R VACATIONWhen schools out, Play Clay is afun activity to make sureyour child is never bored.
N URSERY SCHOOLTeach pre-schoolers to use their hands and imagination!Play Clay is easy to make ahead of time, economical andnon-toxic.
IM PORT A NT! If youre a
school t eacher, t roop leader,
camp counselor, or child care
professional, Play Clay is an
entertaining, economical, non-toxic,
and easy-to-use activity for
a day of fun.
When Do You Use
If you find a great new activity or eventusing Play Clay, send pictures andstory to:
ARM & HAMMER Play ClayP.O. Box 826Spring House, PA 19477
ARGO, KINGSFORDSand MAZOLA are registered trademarks of CPC International, Inc.
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Picture frames, wall wreaths and refrigerator magnets are afew of the fun and easy items kids
can make from Play Clay. Use
the basic shapes or create
new on es. Once they get started,
let kids imagination and creative
talent lead the way!
P ICTURE FRAMESImagine how proud the kids will
be making a beautiful frame for
Grandma and Grandpa! Measure
and cut a square or oval to
desired size. Using a plastic
knife, cut out square fromcenter for photograph. Do not
make sides too thin (they may
break). Use another piece of clay for the stand on back.
Decorate with finger-formed rose buds, add shells or twigs
for a natural look, or draw designs on with a sharp object.
When adding decorations, apply them while the clay is still
damp or glue them on after it is dry.
M IRROR FRAMEUse the same instructions as for
the Picture Frame. Glue mirror
to frame, then add hanger on
the back.
W ALL W REATHAdd cookie cutter shapes
or freeform shapes to a
ready-made wreath. Add
ribbon and bows as a finishing
touch. Consider spray painting the
wreath before adding decorations for a different look.
REFRIGERATOR M AGNETHang all your childrens artwork with
magnets they make themselves. Cut
shape from rolled-out clay using a
cookie cutter, pattern or free form.
Try shapes in the form of fruits,
vegetables, animals, hearts orflowers. Glue magnet to back.
H AND PRINTW ALL PLAQUE
Capture the imprint of your childs
hand (or foot) for a lifetime of memories. Simply place
hand or foot into clay while it is still damp. Write the name of
your child, and the date. When dry, paint, then finish with a clear
acrylic spray. Glue hanger to back.
N AME PLAQUEKids can personalize their rooms!Form or cut letters and attach to a
rectangular piece of Play Clay while
still wet. When dry, paint, then
finish with a clear acrylic spray.
Glue hanger on back.
H OT PLATEFor a neat gift, have kids cut out
a square of rolled-out clay and
paint or decorate. Be sure to
finish these items with a clear spray.
Display on a table or shelf or hang on
the wall. Its a good idea to glue felt on the bottom of any itemthat will sit on a table to prevent scratches.
COASTER ORPAPERWEIGHTForm a circle about 1/2
thick and 2 in diameter for
paperweight, 3 diameter for coaster.
Use a coin, metal button or wooden blocks
to make an imprint on the surface. Decorate
with dried flowers, shells, paint, glitter or anything
your kids imagine.
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Holidays are a great time for kids tomake special ornaments, table
decorations or gifts for their friends,
family and teachers. Here are some
ideas to get them started.
CHRISTMAS Kids create Christmasmemories with Play Clay!
Ornaments: Let your kids decorateyour Christmas Tree! Using cookie
cutters, make Reindeer, Snowmen,
Gingerbread Men and more. While still
wet, make a hole at top of ornament
with a toothpick. When dry, paint
ornament or glue on decorations. Addwire, ribbon or string to hang. For a
Christmas to remember, write your
childs name and the year on the back
of the ornament!
Candy Canes: Play Clay candycanes are great gifts for teachers. Make
two batches of Play Clay, using food dye
to color one batch red. Roll each batch
of clay out into long, snake-like lengths.
Twist one red and one white piece of equal
length together while still damp. Bend into
candy cane shape. Make a hole at the top
to use it as an ornament.
THANKSGIVING Kids canmake place holders for the holiday table!
Use cookie cutters to create turkeys, Pilgrims, pumpkins and
leaf shapes, or use a pattern of your own. While still wet,
write each guests name
into clay (or cut a large
hole in center of clay
designs and use as
napkin holders). Let
kids decorate with paints
and natural materials.
H ALLOW EEN Let imaginationsreally go! Ghosts, witches, goblins, black
cats, bats, skeletons, pumpkins ... Kids
can make shapes, then paint them for
decorations or jewelry.
EASTERDecorate Easter baskets with shapes made
from Play Clay. Use cookie cutters or patterns
to form eggs, bunnies, ducks and chicks. To
decorate, use jelly beans or hard candy.
VALENTINES DAYMake heart shapes with a cookie cutter
and use for pins, earrings or necklaces.
For a sweet gift, hang a heart shape on
a cord to make a pendant necklace.
M OTHERS D AYSprings here! Let kids make Mom a smallflower pot. Use the instructions for making a
box. Place a small plant inside. Make sure the
inside of the pot is water-proofed by using shellac
or other finish. Use a plastic bag as a liner.
FATHERS D AYFor Dad, kids can make
a frame, paperweight or plaque.
Another great gift would be bookends.
Let them be creative when thinking of
shapes and items to make. Consider
Dads hobbies or favorite sports.
JULY 4TH
Kids can celebrate the countrys
independence by creating stars
and flags. Decorate with paint,
glitter and sequins.
EARTH DAY Teach kids thevalue of caring for the environment!
Use round cookie cutters to cut out
circles. Paint them to look like
the earth. Use as decorations,
magnets, paperweights, coasters
or pins.
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With a few simple shapes, kids can formPlay Clay into a world of imaginative gifts
and decorations. For most shapes, simply place Play Clay
between two sheets of waxed paper and roll
out to 1/4 thickness using a rolling
pin. Shapes can be m ade thicker,
but remember that they will need
more drying time.
COOKIE CUTTERS Kids can use cookiecutters to shape Play Clay. Simply roll out clay
and cut shapes. If clay sticks to cutters, use
MAZOLA No StickTM cooking spray.
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P ATTERNS To construct a Play Claypattern, use cardboard to trace arounda shape or picture from a magazine
or book. Cut out cardboard tracing,
then place pattern on rolled-out Play
Clay. Using a plastic knife, with adult
supervision, carefully cut around pattern.
B OXES Design boxes from rolled-out PlayClay, making four sides and a bottom. Put together
when clay is wet. Make lid separately. For round
box, cut rolled-out clay into strip and place around
11/2 circle. Make another circle for lid.
BEADSTo make beads, form oval
or round Play Clay shapes between your
fingers. While damp, push a
toothpick through the bead,
turning slightly to make a hole for stringing. For larger holes
use a small straw.
FREE FORM Kids dont need a patternto make a design. They can mold
Play Clay by hand into any shape
they want. Let their imagination
discover all the different things to
make with Play Clay.
HowTo Make
PLAY CLAY RECIPE1 One Pound Box ARM & HAMMER Baking
Soda (2 Cups)
1 Cup ARGO or KINGSFORDS Corn Starch
11/4 Cups Cold Water (add food coloring to color clay)
STIRtogether baking soda and cornstarch in saucepan. Add water andCOOK*
over medium heat, stirring constantly,
until m ixture reaches consistency of
moist mashed potatoes (approximately
10-15 minutes). If clay is cooked too
long, finished crafts may crack.
REMOVEmixture to plate and cover with damp cloth.When Play Clay is cool enough to handle,PATuntilsmoot h. Now youre ready to make fun shapes!
* In cooking, cutting and baking Play Clay, adults should assist
young children.
AI R Place finished, decorated objects onwire rack. Dry overnight (8 hours).
OVEN Pre-heat oven to 350o F. Turn ovenoff, then place finished, decorated objects ona cookie sheet in oven until oven is cold.
MICROWAVE Place finished, decorated objects on papertowel. Bake at medium power for 30 seconds; turn craftsover and bake for 30 seconds more. Repeat until Play Clayis completely dry. Let cool before handling.
COLORED CLAY When mixing clay, substitute food colorfor some of the water to create fun and festive colors.
PAINT Paint dry pieces with water color,poster or acrylic paints. Apply glitter towet paint. Use felt-tip pen or waterproof
marker for drawing and glue to apply details.
DECORATIVE ELEMENTS Many objects found around thehouse and yard will help create unique Play Clay crafts.Use buttons or coins to imprint a pattern on a craft. Oraccent a design with beads, macaroni, leaves, shells orbark. Either place the decorations on Play Clay while itswet, or apply with glue to dried craft.
FIN ISH ING Protect finished Play Clay objects with clearacrylic spray or clear nail polish.
LEFTOVERS You can store any unused Play Clay for up toa week. Simply place in a tightly sealed plastic bag orcontainer and refrigerate. Do not freeze. Bringto room temperature before using.
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