The material for modeling - plasticine - is very fond of children, since a lot of interesting things can be created from this plastic mass. However, now it is made from synthetic substances and dyed with artificial colors, which, in turn, can cause an allergic reaction. As an alternative to plasticine, craftsmen came up with the idea of making plastic mass for modeling from natural substances at home.
Plasticine recipe with starch
To make a plastic sculpting mass, take:
- 2 cups of flour;
- 1 glass of water;
- 1 glass of salt;
- vegetable oil;
- 1 tablespoon of starch;
- food colorings;
- PVA glue.
Pour wheat flour and salt into a deep bowl. Then, gradually adding water, knead the dough. Add starch, PVA glue and vegetable oil to the mass. Knead the mass for a long time and thoroughly; in its consistency, it should resemble a steep dumplings dough.
Use food coloring to dye your homemade clay the color you want. Pour the powder into the water before adding it to the flour and salt, and then knead as described above.
It is necessary to store the plastic mass in the refrigerator. Wrap it in a bag and place it in a plastic container. However, you do not need to store homemade plasticine for a long time, a maximum of one week.
Any crafts, souvenirs, magnets and so on can be molded from such plasticine. Products dry out in the air and become durable, so it will be impossible to reuse homemade clay.
If you add in the clay few drops of essential oil, he will gain a pleasant aroma.
Flour and Salt Recipe
To make homemade plasticine according to this recipe for 1 glass of flour, you will need:
- 0.25 cups of salt;
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil;
- 0.5 cups of water.
Pour water into a saucepan, put it on fire and bring to a boil. Add salt, flour and vegetable oil. Stir the mixture thoroughly so that there are no lumps. Simmer the mixture over low heat until thickened. Then put the dough on the table, let cool slightly and while it is still warm, knead until elastic. An important condition is that the finished plasticine should not stick to your hands.
This mass can also be painted during cooking with food dyes, acrylic paints and gouache, as well as sculpted from white and painted the finished craf
If added to the mixture during preparation, a few drops of glycerin, the prepared clay will get Shine.
Microwave plasticine
Homemade clay can also be cooked in the microwave. In a deep bowl, combine 1 cup plain table salt and 2 cups flour. Add a tablespoon of vegetable oil and half a glass of water to the mixture.
Mix the mass thoroughly and pour into a special microwave oven dish. Cover the pan with a lid and place in the oven for 5 minutes at medium power.
Remove the mold from the microwave and let the mass cool slightly, then knead the clay, cover it with cling film and let stand before starting to sculpt from it.
