Pearly Soda Clay

This stuff is gorgeous. It's smooth and silky in your hands, it has a porcelain like finish and a soft, eye-catching shimmer when dry.

Materials: 1 Cup baking soda
1/2 Cup cornstarch
3/4 Cup water
food coloring (optional)

Step 1: In a sauce pan, stir together the baking soda and cornstarch. Add the water, mixing well.

Step 2: Cook the mixture over low heat (adults should supervise), stirring occasionally, until it resembles mashed potatoes, about 7 to 10 minutes. You will need to stir almost constantly the last few minutes as it thickens.

Step 3: Remove the pan from the heat and set aside. When the dough has cooled, turn it out onto a floured board. Knead the dough with your hands, adding more cornstarch as needed, to create a workable clay.

Tips:For tinted clay, knead in a few drops of food coloring. Allow creations to air dry over-night. Refrigerate any leftover dough in a ziplock bad for up to three days.