Simple Recipes

Use these simple recipes to make some of your own craft supplies
 

PLAY DOUGH

Materials:
1/2 cup salt
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup water
Food coloring

What You Will Do:
Combine ingredients in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring all the time. When the dough has a good consistency,
take it off the heat and allow to cool. 
 

PAPIER-MÂCHÉ

Materials:
1 cup flour
2 cups water
2 tablespoons salt

What You Will Do:
Combine ingredients and mix into a thick paste. Use strips of newsprint dipped in the mixture to create a shell. 
 

WHITE GLUE

Materials:
1 cup flour
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon viinegar

What You Will Do:
Put flour, sugar, and 1 cup of water into a small pan. Mix until you have a thick paste. Then, add the rest of the
water and vinegar and mix thouroughly. Heat mixture over low heat until it begins to thicken. Let it cool and pour
glue into an airtight jar until ready to use.