Bread Sculpting Dough
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Parental supervision is recommended
Play with clay--bread clay, that is. This quick and easy dough recipe leads to hours of sculpting fun for your kids any time of year.
What you'll need:
- 2 parts bread - approximately 2 pieces or slices
- 2 parts glue - approximately 1/4 bottle (normal bottle of Elmer's Glue-net 4 fl. oz/118ml )
- 1 part food coloring (optional ) - approximately 2 drops
How to make it:
- Crumble bread into small chunks.
- Add glue. Mix immediately. If too dry or sticky add a little water.
- Add food coloring if desired.
- How to mold:
This is just like clay, but you need to be careful not to crumble it or hold it in your hand for too long. (It may get sticky and stick to your hand!) When you want colored figures, color the dough before working with it. - How long will it dry?
It typically takes one hour to dry, depending on the amount and weight. Leave it in a cool room (for instance, the garage, if clean enough) on a flat cookie sheet, with a nonstick spray, or waxed paper on it. - How do I finish my items?
Once dry, spray with either ceramic spray or hair spray - both do the trick. Also, clear nail polish or high gloss varnish work. Make sure the items have dried before putting any on them.
Notes:
As in all recipes, results can vary depending on humidity, conditions, etc. Please try any recipe out before attempting in a group setting.
