Monday, September 28, 2009

Bread and Glue Clay

Easy Recipe

8 slices of day-old white bread
(Less expensive fluffy type)
1 /2 C. White Glue
Food color
Flour for work space
Wax paper

To Make:
Remove Crusts. Break bread into small pieces and put in mixing bowl. Pour glue over bread. Mix with one hand until
it becomes a sticky mass. Take the out of the bowl and
form into a ball .With both hands keep patting into a smaller ball until it becomes just slightly tacky. Dust work surface
with a small amount of flour and knead gently until it
becomes smoother and more pliable. Knead firmly at this
time. Knead until texture is satiny, about 5 mins.

Wrap tightly with plastic to store. Remember to seal the unused portion while working.

To color dough tear of portion needed , flatten and add
color directly onto dough. Blend until satiny again.
Add flour, if needed to achieve the proper texture.

Air dry. Drying times vary depending on thickness.
To speed up drying place on cookie sheet and leave
overnight in an unlit oven. Paint with acrylic paints
(optional) and seal with spray on finish.

Easy Tip - Clean Up Time
Keep sticky, paint covered hands away from walls and furniture, with a wet soapy washcloth next to the project area.

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