Here are some great recipes to get your hands into. They will provide hours of fun for you and your kids.

Cornstarch Clay

1 cup cornstarch

1 1/3 cup cold water

2 cups salt

Put salt and 2/3 cup water in pan and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with 2/3 cup water and mix well. Blend 2 mixtures together and knead into clay. Makes about 3 cups. This clay can be air dried and then painted. Store unused clay in airtight container in the fridge.

Homemade Silly Putty

1 cup liquid starch

1 cup white glue

Put glue in a plastic container. Gradually add starch while stirring constantly. If it is too sticky, add starch in small amounts until it feels like putty. Store in a plastic bag or airtight container.