Equipment and Materials Needed

• Saucepan
• Mixing spoon
• Measuring cups
• Airtight containers
• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups water
• Food coloring (paste or liquid)

Instructions

1. Place the baking soda, cornstarch, and water into a large saucepan.
2. Put the pan on medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly.
3. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and forms a ball of dough.
4. Remove the pan from the heat. Let the dough cool for a few minutes.
5. Divide the dough into smaller pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
6. Make a small hole in one ball and add a few drops of food coloring.
7. Knead the dough until the color is spread evenly. Add more color if needed.
8. Repeat with each dough ball, using different colors if you wish.
9. Store the dough in airtight containers. Use within 24 hours for best results.

Notes and Variations

• For brighter colors, use paste food coloring.
• Youth can mix colors to make new shades.
• Avoid getting food coloring on clothing or carpet.
• Adult supervision is needed when cooking the mixture.
• Finished creations can be air dried for a few days to harden.

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