After noticing the land around us, we branched out and began learning about other types of land too... mountains, valleys, prairies, wetlands (and the list goes on). We decided that we need to share some of our knowledge about land with our school, so we have begun a grand project.. shhh ; ) Yesterday, we began sculpting landforms! We still have more to make and some painting to do before they are ready for display, but I can tell you, it is going to be a must-see! I’ll be giving you a little sneak peak on Friday, but until then, I’ll leave you with your anticipation... and the recipe I used to make our modeling clay - just in case you’d like to do a project of your own!
No-Bake Clay
1 cup cornstarch
2 cups baking soda
1 cup cold water
Combine the cornstarch and baking soda in a sauce pan - mix thoroughly before adding water. Once blended (it will be about the consistency of melted ice cream), turn stovetop to medium heat and stir continuously until it thickens to the consistency of mashed potatoes (about 5 minutes). Place the clay on a cookie sheet and cover with damp towel until it is cool. Once cooled, kneed the clay and create something amazing! Or save it for a rainy day... It will remain moldable as long as it is kept in an airtight container.
Happy Sculpting!
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