1 c Fine sawdust
Food coloring
Old newspaper Shellac or Varnish
1 c Thin Paste or Paper Paste
1. If desired, dye sawdust with
food coloring. Drain and spread on newspaper to dry
before using.
2. Mix sawdust and paste to a thick doughlike
consistency. Knead until thoroughly mixed. The
amounts of paste may vary according to the kind of
sawdust used. If the sawdust is coarse, more paste
may be needed to obtain the proper consistency.
QUANTITY: Makes about 1 cup.
USES: Model as with clay. Articles
molded with this compound have a lovely woodgrain
appearance.
TO USE: Pieces of dough may be
added to the basic piece by moistening and sticking
them down. Within two to three days, the finished
article will harden. To speed up drying bake in a
200-degree-F. oven for 1 to 2 hours, depending on
the size of the article. To give the article a
permanent finish, spray with shellac or varnish.
They can also be sanded to give a smoother finish.
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